Who here doesn't own an AR and why?

[churchmouse]

Since you still owe me beer you should make me a really good deal on one

You just roll your little fuzzy bunny but up this way this summer and we will drink some beer................

 

[Bob2]

I don't own one, and none of you should either... these are just evil black guns! Please apply purple.

I really don't own one, just don't have a desire I guess. Maybe someday I will be offered a trade or fall into a deal I just decide to do, but no plans for the time being

 

[Thrown Hammer]

You are a recoil junky.....

Nah. The real reason is my AR wouldn't fit in a tennis racket bag like the AMD65.

 

[johntheplinker]

I just don't care for plastic and aluminum. I prefer my rifles to be made of wood and steel.

 

[seawolfxix]

I've just never had a need for a semi-auto rifle. That is all. I'll probably add one eventually if I get a nice annual bonus or something.

 

[DRob]

The OP obviously assumes all gun forum guys think alike. Just ain't so! I have never seen an AR as a suitable home defense gun. I do have HD guns but I harbor no fantasies about being in a "fire fight" in or around my home. I had 3 ARs, all of which had 1:12 twist barrels and were intended for shooting prairie dogs. Found that they don't do it as well as bolt guns plus I had a tendency to burn a lot more ammo with fewer hits. I recently acquired a 1:7 varmint barrel version to give it a try. If it doesn't do what I want it will be for sale here.

 

[echoagain]

For many years I had no interest in 'modern' military style rifles. When I was growing up in the 70's and early 80's, 'tactical' was not part of the normal discourse and it seemed like gun magazines (at least the main stream stuff that I looked at) were focused on bolt-action hunting rifles, revolvers and maybe some historic cowboy or WWII stuff.

 

[87iroc]

Saw a tactical gun cleaning kit today. I rolled my eyes. Anywho...I'm going to pull out my tactical TV remote and change channels now. Then I'm going to go get my tactical ice cream scoop and serve up some dessert.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Saw a tactical gun cleaning kit today. I rolled my eyes. Anywho...I'm going to pull out my tactical TV remote and change channels now. Then I'm going to go get my tactical ice cream scoop and serve up some dessert.

Aluminum or steel? Mine's chrome and black poly.

 

[Roadie]

I don't, because I am poor lol

I am building one very very very slowly with inexpensive parts, and parts donated to me. I have the stripped lower, an LPK and Battle Trigger, a 16 inch barrel, and 3 magazines...
At this rate I should be done about 2016

 

[Mackey]

I will call "Nunya" on the OPs original question, but good thread none-the-less.
This has been a good read to this point. It's given me some things to think about.

 

[TheWabbit]

I don't own an AR. I like building and maintaining my own AK rifles.

 

[Captain Bligh]

I have never had the desire. I prefer shotguns and handguns.

 

[1775usmarine]

Will never be able to own W186654.

 

[bwframe]

One day I'll own one...

 

[jfed85]

I had an AR and after it sat in my closet for a year after having fired 50 rounds the motor in my car blew and I needed extra money. I didnt shoot it and it would pay for a motor in my car so I sold it. Havent really missed it much. Every so often I toss around the idea of getting another one. Then I realize that it will sit in my closet and do nothing anyways. I just cant justify it. Especially when I think about how much it costs to shoot one in relation to the 22lr savage, or 9mm glock, or 38 spcl LCR. I mean I know everyone is caught up in the shtf and zombie apocolypse stuff, but ill deal with what I have.

EDIT TO ADD; Not to mention my uncle is loaded and has literally HUNDREDS of guns, including probably 15 ARs. When it becomes his time he has already informed me that I stand to inherit quite the arsenal. So, I guess I can wait.

And because im not mall ninja enough to carry a 74 pound rifle

 

[Miles42]

I was giving it a serious consideration before all the SHTF and gougers came out of the woodwork. I put it on the back burner and never brought it back out front.

 

[Smokeeater]

I do not own one. Guess I purchase for purpose. I do not hunt anything needing a rifle other than a .22. I have several shotguns for hunting upland birds and small game. I enjoy my handguns.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

I just never saw the value in owning one. I'm primarily a handgun guy, but when I do need a rifle, the few bolt actions and semi autos I do own work quite nicely. I just don't know where an AR would "fit in" with my shooting needs.

 

[WestSider]

I do not own one because I cannot afford to feed the thing. I have nothing against the AR platform. I used to have a Colt 6920 but sold it. IMHO one cannot FULLY enjoy shooting the AR with less than 300-400 rounds at ones disposal. Well the cost of said rounds ranges between $200-$300. My wallet just cannot handle that every time I want to shoot. Again, that is just my opinion and reason I do not own an AR.

.223 ammo isn't $1 a round...
You can get a case of Wolf Gold brass for $360.

Steel case even cheaper. Like someone else said, about the same price as handgun ammo.