Thread: AR15, what is the minimum $s for a decent make (ducks from slag fest) and what makes?

Most are fine for NZ use. An NEA would suit the needs of most. Has a good barrel and decent handguard design. Only thing to watch out for is to make sure the gas key is nicely staked. I didn't think the gen 1's were much chop, but the gen 3's look alot better fit and finish wise.

If buying American, I gravitate towards Colt, BCM etc . RRA make nice but poorly thought out guns. The handguards are terrible. Windham are nice guns. I would personally avoid DPMS and Bushmaster. Their reputation for quality has been patchy for years, seems to be a gamble.