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Old 05-08-2012, 01:57 PM
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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.





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Gotta get at least one present you'll really like!! Good luck with it.
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Congratulations, you are going to love it! The real fun begins when you start modifing the AR to suit you Mike
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Old 05-08-2012, 02:41 PM
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Gotta get at least one present you'll really like!! Good luck with it.
Thanks. It will be a "surprise" when I open it.
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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.
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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..
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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.
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Good things come from the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
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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.
Happy Birthday to us...
Happy Birthday to us...
Happy Birthday, dear Alex...
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Isn't it great to like your Birthday present, when you open it. It doesn't get any better. Happy Birthday!
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Congrats on the new AR and Happy Birthday!
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