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Hi guys - Sorry to bother again I searched and didn't see anything here. But for a first AR I think I have it narrowed down.
They are within the realm of costs of each other. The Springfields cost a bit more but I'd have to buy sights for the S&W so they might be about even. Springfield also comes with a hard case or soft case.
Ignore the grip b/c California has stupid rules I would replace with something better. Ignore red dot vs flip up sights. I'd have to spend $100 on the Sport II to buy flip up sights. I'd add a red dot later to the Saints.
If you guys had to choose (and in the grand scheme of life the $160ish difference isn't a deal breaker), which is a better gun? Are they basically the same but personal preference?
Springfield Saint:
https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...fle-101-rounds-california-compliant/p/1616335
S&W M&P 15 Sport II optics ready version b/c the barrel is threaded:
https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...fle-101-rounds-california-compliant/p/1542172
Another addition if I really want a higher quality entry (oxymoron I know): Saint Victor
https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...fle-101-rounds-california-compliant/p/1539698
They are within the realm of costs of each other. The Springfields cost a bit more but I'd have to buy sights for the S&W so they might be about even. Springfield also comes with a hard case or soft case.
Ignore the grip b/c California has stupid rules I would replace with something better. Ignore red dot vs flip up sights. I'd have to spend $100 on the Sport II to buy flip up sights. I'd add a red dot later to the Saints.
If you guys had to choose (and in the grand scheme of life the $160ish difference isn't a deal breaker), which is a better gun? Are they basically the same but personal preference?
Springfield Saint:
https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...fle-101-rounds-california-compliant/p/1616335
S&W M&P 15 Sport II optics ready version b/c the barrel is threaded:
https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...fle-101-rounds-california-compliant/p/1542172
Another addition if I really want a higher quality entry (oxymoron I know): Saint Victor
https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...fle-101-rounds-california-compliant/p/1539698