RE: considering purchasing an AR-15 at some point in the future
Its all in how much you can afford..I own 2. 15A2S and15A3S.Both are Bushmaster.I just bought a Kel-Tec PLR16.Ive got 2,200 bucks invested in the 3..Then there is the extra cost.Red Dot scope,Differant forarm,muz brk,slings,extra mags thats another 600 bucks.....the nice thing is bulk 223 runs about 12 cents a round.
Check out DPMS......Its all in what you want to spend...
I carry the PLR16 in my veh(CCW)after all its a long range pistol.I have it dialed in at 150yrds,topped it with a Red Dot scope.