You guys gave me some great information in response to the less than $1,400.00 thread. In fact, you got me drooling over some more expensive stuff. If we moved the cap up to $1,900.00, what would you get? I’ve looked at Noveske’s site, the LMT complete rifle, the LWRC and Wilson Combat’s rifles. Am I missing anything really good in this price range? Which do you consider best in terms of overall quality?
Thanks,
Elkhound
I think many people consider Wilson Combat’s rifles way, way overpriced.
You could still get a Colt 6920 For $1,400, or less. G. & R. Tactical has them.
If you wanted another option, consider a mid length from Noveski. My two cents.
Agreed.
I would not overlook the LMT MRP, which should be well under your price cap.
If a standard carbine will satisfy your requirements, I’d plow the extra $500 into an optic & mount, BUIS, light, sling, etc.
The laws of diminishing returns kick in at some point and the suggestions offered up at your original $1,400 price cap were all quality. The only real other areas to spend on the weapon would be a quality railed forend, a quality replacement stock, folding sights, etc.
I’ll stand firm on my Noveske N4 recommendation. The extra $ would allow you to get a rail if you want one.
Defensive Edge makes some really top notch rifles as well. I have handled their Grail and was really on the razors edge whether I was going to order the Grail or the N4. Sully uses top notch parts for his rifles and puts a lot of care into building them. The Grail is supposed to be one helluva shooter.
Add an Aimpoint and a Scout Light and you’re GTG.
I’m sending my Noveske N4 to LWRC for a conversion. Does that count?
It certainly does!
What do they charge for the conversion and what is the wait time?
New LMT Defender Lower w/SOPMOD stock $450+/-
Lightly Used Noveske Recon Midlength Barrel $250
Colt M4 Upper Receiver $150
PRI GenII Mid CF Tube $250
PRI GB/FS $180
(Just Installed Not In Pic)Vortex FH $50
Colt Bolt/Carrier $150
JP Trigger Spring Kit $15
Magpul Miad $35
Arms 40L $80
Misc Parts Etc. $100
Total $1710
Add Used USO SN3 $800+/-
Larue SPR $180
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Why buy a high dollar AR just to remove stuff you didn’t want/need in the first place? Figure out what you want, buy the stuff at the gun shows, equipment exchange, gun shops, internet, and build exactly what you want, ONCE. I am not rich and can not plop down a couple thousand on a rifle I find. I built this over six months of looking for the stuff, never added up the total cost before but I don’t have any regrets and would build the exact same thing if I had the chance to redo it. The perfect carbine for some can cost a third of this or twice as much. It really depends on what you want. Wes
It looks great! I’m just not real good with my hands. I wish I were, but I wouldn’t trust anything I put together. While I would rather save the money, I would rather rely on someone with skills I don’t have to put a rifle together for me.
$750 and a 4-6 weeks estimation… 
2 Grand sure does seem like a lot. Is it really that much better than a $1000 Bushy. For 2 grand I would expect it to clean itself.
Simple answer; yes. A search of the forum will reveal many discussions regarding the answer you posed.