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nyj wrote:Appreciate the input, but I already have access to an AK.

Right now I'm looking at Spike's tactical st-15. Thoughts?

Gotcha. Since it was a first AR, didn't know if it was a first black rifle purchase.

nyj wrote:I am looking for my first AR. Budget is a grand, max. I want something that is VERY reliable, and to serve as a general home defense and range toy.

Ideas? Right now I'm looking at Bravo Company, but there 4-6 weeks for shipment is a turn off. Otherwise, I am completely new to AR's and have no idea what to look for.

DISCLAIMER: I know ARs are reliable.

If reliability, HD and range fun are your main criteria, have you considered an AK in the '74 variety?

AKs reliability...enough said. They serve just as well as an AR for home defense, and surplus ammo (especially in the 5.45 variety) is WAY cheaper than most of the 5.56 stuff out there (and its not picky about steel cased ammo, either). Cheaper ammo=more fun time at the range.

You mentioned a $1000 dollar price range.

Here's a nice AK-74 for $600.
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct950.aspx
Here's some surplus ammo:
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx? ... groupid=33

600 for the rifle, 260 bucks for 2 spam cans for over 2,000 rounds and you still have 140 bucks left over for magazines.

Just a thought.