Moving to the country, gonna buy a lot of firearms.

Flux,

Congrats on the promotion / move. Warning: BRD is more contageous than INFI. Next is NFA...enjoy the journey! :D

There is a lot of advice here. I'll try to make mine short.

1) Be realistic. Go to the range, or find folks you know that are going to the range, and try out some different rifle configurations / optics. Don't just buy stuff based on opinions. Every RDS works differently for different people. I hate EoTech's, and love the Aimpoint T-1's. Great for on the run shooting, or from a fixed position. NOTE: I only shoot my AR's up to 200 yds on animals....so I have no need for a scope / drop reticle.

2) Be realistic. Most people spend too much on their rifles, and don't buy ammo to feed them. Save some money for ammo...you're gonna need it :D

3) Be realistic. Just buy a registered lower to begin with. Beats doing it later :D

4) Be realistic. Get a standard 16" upper...you'll want it for friends / family to shoot. Don't let anyone touch your SHTF / HD rifle...ever :P (kidding) Point is...get two, and keep one standard with open sights. It also acts as backup parts in case your primary has a failure.
 
Shotguns have their place but I would not take one as my only gun. The longer distance they are from you in a gun fight the better you chance of survival. A shotgun is a okay CQB weapon if you under stand how to take advantage of it but a pistol and rifle are my go to guns. If you are wanting to target practise a shotgun is not all that fun unless you are shooting clays.
 
Soulrack223 said:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AqmgMm61Ok7WdExwaG16OENzOEZ1akp2a3Y2NjMxTEE&single=true&gid=2&output=html

Those who don't answer questions have something to hide. http://tacticalyellowvisor.net/69016/index.html
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And you have substantive evidence to back that up? If you send me a survey about Busse knives, AR's or family it's going in the trash. I don't do surveys. Perhaps they have the same thoughts? Jerry does not share a lot of his specs with us and has never allowed anyone to tour his shop. Does he have something to hide about the quality of his products?

The last time I looked at a list it showed Smith and Wesson as a "no response" on their M&P AR's. My buddy has one that we have shot thousands of rounds through with no issue and there have been plenty of owners to back this up with their rifles.

OP - If you want to be an informed owner do you own research after deciding what goal and budget you have. Start simple and worry about high end accessories later. Rent everything you can get your hands on before spending a dime on your first firearm. Hang out at the ranges and tell people you are a new gun owner. When I talk with people like that they are more than welcome to shoot my ammo in my gun. The money you invest in this experience will be offset by the costs of trading or selling at a loss later after you shoot something and decide it is not for you.

Good luck with this addictive passion.
 
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