Stag ok for beginner?

[Guest miller7]

I'm currently looking to buy my first AR. I have quite a bit of experience with handguns, but none with a rifle. I've been reading alot of reviews and doing some research, and I really haven't come across much negativity towards Stag rifles. I'm looking at the model 2T for a potential purchase. This firearm will be mainly as a hobby/targetshooting/zombie apocalypse gun. Does anyone have any experience with Stag, or have any other suggestions or advice?

[MattCary]

I have no complaints about my Stag Model 1.

[k9wh91984]

I had the model 2. It was a great rifle and one of my first AR's. You will not be disappointed. On the other hand, for that same money you can buy a BCM, Colt, Spikes, Daniel Defense and be just a smidge higher on the food chain.

[Guest Plainsman]

On the other hand, for that same money you can buy a BCM, Colt, Spikes, Daniel Defense and be just a smidge higher on the food chain.

This.

[quietguy]

I think the Stag's are pretty good deals. Most that I have seen are a little better fitted than the other similarly priced alternatives.

[BrasilNuts]

If you want to get a hobby/target shooting rifle you can get the Stag.

If you are planning on using that rifle to defend yourself with one day get a Colt, BCM or a Daniel Defense.

[gjohnsoniv]

Or you could go with Spike's Tactical. Little bit expensive on some of the models but good stuff. Long wait time though for the build is the only problem right now.

[Bad_Bowtie]

I really like my Stag model 2. Ive only had it a couple of months but its seems to be a well built rifle. Ive got 500 rounds thru it so far and its been 100% reliable.

[k9wh91984]

A Knights will do a beginner very well too lol

[gjohnsoniv]

A Knights will do a beginner very well too lol

Lol

[quietguy]

A Knights will do a beginner very well too lol

We need to have a little pool going to see what your next avatar image is going to be.

[k9wh91984]

We need to have a little pool going to see what your next avatar image is going to be.

You never know!!

[alwaysonjohn]

if you don't mind that ugly deer on the receiver... someone had to say it.

[quietguy]

You never know!!

Threeeighty has his paycheck bet that you will trade the arsenal for something in a Hello Kitty theme.

[k9wh91984]

Threeeighty has his paycheck bet that you will trade the arsenal for something in a Hello Kitty theme.

Lol I really like Dora the explorer for my theme.

[quietguy]

Lol I really like Dora the explorer for my theme.

That is a little more politically correct option.

[East_TN_Patriot]

I've not heard any complaints about Stag rifles. It seems that for the money they are good firearms.

[Guest miller7]

thanks everyone. I've still got a month or two before I'm ready to buy. It seems like every forum I am reading, Stag's are rarely ever mentioned. Neither, this is the best AR, or this sucks stay away kind of comment. I'm not sure if the Walmarts in Murfreesboro sell guns, but i will keep an eye on the colt as well. I'm looking to spend up to around $1000 without any mods on it, but for that price, I'd at least like some kind of a quad rail. I'll probably make the cliche mods to it, meaning Magpul furniture, and maybe an Aimpoint red dot. i still have a lot of research and deciding to do I guess.

[craglawnmanor]

thanks everyone. I've still got a month or two before I'm ready to buy.

Yes, but in a month or two, will there still be anything available for sale??

From what I've seen posted lately, along with talking to a couple dealers in the last week, the gun buying hysteria of 2008 is starting to begin all over again.

:shake:

[Fourtyfive]

Threeeighty has his paycheck bet that you will trade the arsenal for something in a Hello Kitty theme.

How did I get thrown under the bus , I've kept my mouth shut ?

[Il Duce]

A thousand dollars will land you a better rifle than Stag.

[Guest miller7]

A thousand dollars will land you a better rifle than Stag.

can you provide specific examples and locations they can be purchased?

[scoutfsu]

Colt 6920, $1074 at most WalMarts. Local shops have them in that range too.

[JeffsSig]

Oh but a Stag can be had for around 700$

[StPatrick]

JoeBoboutfitters.com has a RRA midlength that might fit your needs...listed at $989.95, but use "TGO" as the coupon code and you get 5% off, so actual cost before transfer / TICS is $940.45. The website says "on order", so there will be some sort of a wait - joebob is pretty active on here, so you could PM for more detail. Here's the link. The 2-stage NM trigger is very nice.