Seems like a decent price. Just remember that if it has the flat top not all their models come with a rear sight, so you should factor that into the price; even if you are immediately planning on putting some sort of optic on it

FYI, AR's can be money sucking black holes if you let them. Consider yourself warned.

I've seen them go a good but higher these days.
+1 in the black hole They can get pricey when you start putting things on them.

Ya'll may be right, and lord knows I would have to have everything possible to put on it. I may just see what kinda deal I can get on a model 629 .44 mag.

You don't have to put much on to watch the $ add up. I consider mine pretty bare-bones; but put a quality optic, mount, BUIS, forward grip, stock up on mags and there goes a couple grand. The only thing I'd really like to add is the Aim Point magnifier and then it will be a pretty sweet set-up for me.

ended up not buying anything during the Smith & Wesson Days, although they did have some deals I refrained. I do think I'm going to be on the lookout for some type of rifle, but I think I want it chambered in 5.45, mearly because the ammo is still cheap. $180/1000 vs 550+/1000 for .223.

I don't have anything on mine but the optics. I thought about a front grip but never got around to it. Mine is just the run of the mill AR..Not even a flattop. Pretty good shooter though Double Star made mine.

Originally Posted by cruzthepug

... but I think I want it chambered in 5.45, mearly because the ammo is still cheap. $180/1000 vs 550+/1000 for .223.

The ammo is definitely cheaper. But the reasons it's cheaper is because:

1) It is less popular and therefore less demand (at least currently - but subject to change)
2) It is steel cased, which I personally don't like to shoot in my AR's
3) It is corrosive

Don't compare the price of steel case 545 to brass 556. If you want to shoot steel case ammo in your AR, steel 556 is way cheaper than brass 556.

Another downside to AR's in 545 is I believe resale value to be less than 556.

Originally Posted by James NM

The ammo is definitely cheaper. But the reasons it's cheaper is because:

1) It is less popular and therefore less demand (at least currently - but subject to change)
2) It is steel cased, which I personally don't like to shoot in my AR's
3) It is corrosive

Don't compare the price of steel case 545 to brass 556. If you want to shoot steel case ammo in your AR, steel 556 is way cheaper than brass 556.

Another downside to AR's in 545 is I believe resale value to be less than 556.

Thanks for that info. Doubt I'll buy anything, at least anytime in the near future. You know how it is when you see something on SALE and you think you might need it

thats a good price for any model smith ar15