Been pondering the purchase of an AR-15 for quite some time now. I would like a fairly accurate, iron sighted rifle.
One of the biggest concerns to me when purchasing a firearm is the cost of ammo. I find myself shooting my guns which consume the cheapest ammo WAY more than I find myself shooting my other guns, even if I enjoy my other guns as much or more. For example, I shoot my SKS about 4 times more than I shoot my Garand, and my Glock 17 way more than I shoot my full size revolvers.
That considered, I've been thinking about an AR-15 in 7.62x39 or 9mm. Keep in mind, this is a rifle that will be used to shoot paper and other inanimate target objects only. I want something that will be fairly accurate, as this is my primary motivation in buying an AR-15. High-cap mags are not an issue to me either.
Anyone have any suggestions? If you own a 9mm or 7.62x39 AR-15 please speak up and tell me how you like it, how accurate its been, how reliable, ect. Would a 9mm or 7.62x39 be an accurate, viable alternative to a 5.56 rifle?
Thanks for the help.
PS- I live in an apartment with no workspace so reloading is not an option for me at this point.
One of the biggest concerns to me when purchasing a firearm is the cost of ammo. I find myself shooting my guns which consume the cheapest ammo WAY more than I find myself shooting my other guns, even if I enjoy my other guns as much or more. For example, I shoot my SKS about 4 times more than I shoot my Garand, and my Glock 17 way more than I shoot my full size revolvers.
That considered, I've been thinking about an AR-15 in 7.62x39 or 9mm. Keep in mind, this is a rifle that will be used to shoot paper and other inanimate target objects only. I want something that will be fairly accurate, as this is my primary motivation in buying an AR-15. High-cap mags are not an issue to me either.
Anyone have any suggestions? If you own a 9mm or 7.62x39 AR-15 please speak up and tell me how you like it, how accurate its been, how reliable, ect. Would a 9mm or 7.62x39 be an accurate, viable alternative to a 5.56 rifle?
Thanks for the help.
PS- I live in an apartment with no workspace so reloading is not an option for me at this point.