CNBC - America's Gun: The Rise of the AR-15

Interesting show. Some history of the AR-15. They interviewed the original designer, many typical AR-15 owners, and then one or two gun right extremists. If you want to DVR it, it's being broadcast again Sun and Mon evening.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100606839

Thanks for the heads up. History Channel had one on a while back that showcased the evolution of the AR from Vietnam til today. It was alright.

The CNBC was was pretty good, not terribly biased but there was certain context especially toward the end that started to demonize the platform as simply dangerous.

I saw the first 15 minutes last night then had a choice, TV or something else. I picked something else! Its on again tonight, I hope she is asleep by then.

At times the interviewer's questions were a bit pressing and skewed to the anti-gun side.

This time I saw 20 minutes of the show and fell asleep with the TV on. I hope its on again soon.

I missed it.

But since were talkin' about ARs, Do you own one and if so, what brand and style (accessories)?

I don't own one yet, but I'm thinking a basic Delton with A2 features plus an adjustable butt stock.

I have a custom build with Wilson Combat upper, chrome 16" lined barrel, M16 bolt carrier group, A3 flat top, CMT mil spec lower receiver, adjustable butt stock. I added an Aimpoint COP red dot site.

Every once and a while you can find a relatively good Colt 6920 deal on Gunbroker. They're brand new in box for $1300 or so. Not too bad for today's pricing.

I heard today one of the major AR manufacturers still has a 2 million order AR production backlog. Crazy!

I've got a Frankenstein rifle and another SIG516 on order. I likely won't see the Sig for about a year as my LEO buddy just received the first of three ordered after five months after placing the order.


Though not a brand name, I'm extremely pleased with the Frankensein's performance. Here's what it consists of:

Surplus Ammo & Supply LOW15 lower receiver
Stag Arms 5.56 NATO 1/9 barrel
Leapers UTG Pro 6 position stock
UTG PRO Model 4/15 Low-profile Quad-rail Gas Block for .75" Barrel / MTU012
Leapers UTG 5th Gen 4in ITA Red/Green Dot Sight w/ 2 QD Mounts SCP-DS3840W

Initial site in at 30 yards. Needing to find a range of 100 yards to fine tune it.

Ulmus wrote:

I missed it.

But since were talkin' about ARs, Do you own one and if so, what brand and style (accessories)?

I don't own one yet, but I'm thinking a basic Delton with A2 features plus an adjustable butt stock.

I have 2, both S&W M&P Sports in 5.56. Put on new furniture, slings, one has a red dot, the other a Nikon P223 scope. For the price it was well worth the money, got both for under $675. When things loosen up I'm going to build the next one.

S&W M&P Sport for $675? I was thinking I'd have to go Delton to get that price.

I had bought both before the pre panic set in. One was $675, while the second was only $650. When I was at my LGS tonight, the owner said prices are dropping fast and the buying frenzy is slowing down.