This is the cheapest way to buy a new AR:
1)Go to
http://www.classicarms.us/ or another reputable wholesaler. The bargain bin AR from CMMG I got was quite good, but that was a limited time deal.
2) Find a local FFL holder who will do a transfer for you ($20 is a pretty common fee)
3) ask him to fax a copy of his FFL to the wholesaler or give you a photocopy to fax/email/mail
4) pay classic arms directly. You shouldn't have to pay any tax unless they are located in your state.
5) wait for the FFL to notify you that your gun arrived, do the transfer paperwork, pay the fee and pick up your gun.
A rifle that wholesales for $700 like this AR 15:
will retail for at least $850 instead of the $699 it wholesales for. In addition to that, usually the dealer will keep the extras like the hardshell case, carry handle, magazines, sling, and cleaning kit and sell them seperately, maybe offering them as a "shoooter's package" for $75-$100 extra.
On top of that, the dealer has to charge sales tax. Here's how the price for the same rifle compares:
transfer....................retail
$700----rifle...............$850
0.00---acc...............$75
$0.00---tax................$55
$20-----transfer..........N/A
$720----total---------$980
Even if you manage to talk the salesman down $50 that's still over a $200 difference.
Here's how they describe it:
THIS NEW AR-15 SEMI-AUTO, .223 CALIBER RIFLE IS MADE RIGHT HERE IN N.C. BY A NEW MANUFACTURER CALLED ROCKY POINT GUNS. WE HAVE KNOWN THESE GUYS FOR YEARS AND THEY ARE VERY METICULOUS AND DETERMINED TO PUT OUT A GOOD PRODUCT. IN MY OPINION THEY HAVE. THESE RIFLES ARE ASSEMBLED IN A STATE OF THE ART FACILITY AND PRECISION ALIGNED FOR THE TIGHTEST OF TOLERANCES. WE ARE EXTREMELY IMPRESSED WITH THIS RIFLE, AND YOU WILL BE TOO. BEST OF ALL THIS RIFLE INCORPORATES TONS OF HIGH END FEATURES AT A BARGAIN BASEMENT PRICE.
HERE IS WHAT YOU GET.
THE AR-15 RIFLE YOU SEE ABOVE IS KNOWN AS THE LE-15 CARBINE. IT INCORPORATES A 16.5 INCH M-4 BARREL WITH A BIRDCAGE FLASH HIDDER. RIFLE COMES STANDARD AS A FLAT-TOP BUT SHIPS COMPLETE WITH THE A-3 REMOVABLE CARRY HANDLE SO YOU HAVE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS FOR EITHER MOUNTING A SCOPE OR OPEN SITES. RIFLE ALSO FEATURES A 6 POSITION COLLAPSABLE STOCK AND COMES COMPLETE WITH 2 NEW 30 ROUND MAGS, A CLEANING KIT AND A BLACK NYLON SLING. RIFLE INCORPOATES A 1 IN 9 BARREL TWIST. UNIT SHIPS IN A BLACK PLANO BRAND HARDSHELL CASE AND CARRIES A LIMITED LIFETIME WARRENTY. WE HAVE TREMENDOUS CONFIDENCE IN THIS RIFLE AND WILL PUT IT UP BESIDE ANY .223 CAL AR RIFLE ON THE MARKET FOR QUALITY, RELIABILTY, AND ACCURACY. WE STAND BEHIND IT COMPLETELY, JUST DON'T ASK US TO STAND IN FRONT OF IT. WE HAVE THEM IN STOCK NOW AND READY TO SHIP. AS THESE THINGS GET POPULAR AND THE DEMAND TAKES OFF, I HAVE A FEELING THE PRICE MAY RISE, SO DON'T DELAY.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT OFFER NOW...
ITEM # RPG-LE15......................................$699.95 -
