First AR
 

I gave myself an early birthday present this morning and drove up to Cabela's in Hamburg. I had looked online earlier and chose a DPMS Recon in 5.56/223.
http://dpmsinc.3dcartstores.com/RECON_ep_87-1.html

I know next to nothing about AR platforms, but have been researching the forums and websites. I am happy with it for now. ;)

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.p...&pictureid=455

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.p...&pictureid=454

Best wishes. :)

Gotta get at least one present you'll really like!! Good luck with it.

Congratulations, you are going to love it! The real fun begins when you start modifing the AR to suit you :) Mike

Thanks. It will be a "surprise" when I open it. :D

Thanks Mike. From what I read, I can easily exceed, or even double, the purchase price with modifications. I bought this model because of the Magpul pieces. (Stock, BUIS, handrail, stainless steel barrel.) I was looking at an entry level one, but with the add ons, this seemed a better deal. I can use the iron sights for awhile, but eventually I will want optics. :rolleyes:

Nice choice...DPMS made in my homestate of Minnesota...I have one and love it but the price will add up fast for 'extras"...they are a killer..

Very nice. I like it. I'm also getting my first AR for my birthday this month. I know this because like you the giver is also the receiver. :D

Good things come from the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Happy Birthday to us...
Happy Birthday to us...
Happy Birthday, dear Alex...
Happy Birthday to us!

Isn't it great to like your Birthday present, when you open it. It doesn't get any better. Happy Birthday! :toast::flagwave::salute::wave::party::party:

Congrats on the new AR and Happy Birthday!