Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 - The Budget AR-15 Done Right

[@JohnsSoutheastMissouri]

I'm a old Army vet and purchased a Anderson, does what it needs to do. For the price you can't beat them. I can hit spot on with mine, very happy. I've shot many ARs and the Anderson I purchased keeps right up with them. I did purchased a few extra parts for just in case but they have yet to be taken off the shelf.

[@gsp4prez]

Thank you for this review. I’m new to the AR, what parts do you recommend to have on hand? Thanks again!

[@Chris-hs8zd]

@@gsp4prezbuy a AR cleaning mat and a cleaning kit

[@33GLOCK]

​@@Chris-hs8zdcool

[@MrLarrana]

I got an Anderson. Just as good as any Colt or S&W. I'm an old Marine man. I ran my sweet 16 for years. My Anderson? I can't complain.

[@dont3175]

Thank you for your service

[@robertjarrett8876]

Yes thank you for your service. So in your opinion sir the Anderson is the one to get correct

[@CWTGD]

I don't thank no one for their service unless they were drafted

[@allahuakbar7717]

@@CWTGDhe didn’t ask you to 💀

[@MrLarrana]

@andyd6151 whatever that's supposed to mean dude. Got nothing better to due? I put 6 years in. You? Doesn't sound like you have anything better to do but be an asshole to people you don't even know.

[@mattsowder7978]

Anderson is the only thing I will own. They have the best value in the entire market. I have only used their lowers so far but in the next few weeks I am buying a complete AR from them. I just want a dependable rifle and that's what they are.

[@smuniz9987]

So far? So Anderson isn’t the only brand you have used cuz you said “I have only used their lowers so far.” Sorry, Your comment did not make sense.

[@papimiami1938]

I have built 4 different calibers using only anderson parts ( I had to cheat on the 450 bushmaster on some parts ) . They have all been flawless , and I am proudly a poverty pony fan . I built a 556 , 7.62x39, and a gen 2 ar 10 for the price of one Gucci ar15

[@DB2A7]

I've had one of these for years. Damn solid tool.

[@TTP719]

How often do you train? Actually train not static shoot on a flat range.

[@societyreborn33]

​@@TTP719Lol we got us a Special Operator here

[@mr.t9396]

Mine has yet to ever let me down! I've switched out some of the furniture but it's still 90% stock and I love it

[@a.probie4lyfe]

Just bought one of these the other day online, picking it up tomorrow. Damn glad I stumbled across this video. I appreciate the full breakdown and review you took the time to make. Pretty excited to know I bought a quality tool as my first

[@verts1de952]

Same here brotha

[@verts1de952]

@Shell-Shocked_Sheldon. i’ve just been running some cheaper PMC ammo. But i just got some fancy ones that apparently the military uses

[@charlesh1735]

Anderson is one of the largest upper and lower forging receivers company in the U.S. They make receivers for companies like BCM and Rock Island armory. They even made upper and lower receivers for Ruger at one point back in the 1990’s.

[@victorrodriguez2806]

All ARs are budget ( throwaway) rifles. Those ARs that are not budget ARs are just overpriced, budget rifles. I know all you folks that have a Colts or Daniel Defense will be mad at me. But facts are facts. By the way, I liked this review.

[@steemerxaxon1643]

EXACTLY RIGHT.... Regardless of what anyone says.... You just pay for the NAME just like SHOES...CLOTHES ect.

[@Knightosaurus]

I’ve shot a lot of ARs in my day and I can confidently say that’s 100% not true in the slightest. Not all rifles are made equally; Andersons are perfectly usable as a starter rifle, but in terms of built quality and longevity, they’re no where near BCM, Windham, or FN. No shame in that, just let’s be honest in what we’re discussing.

[@pdxeddie1111]

what is this specifically chambered for? because you don't want to firing 556 out of something chambered for 223 the chamber compressions are too much but you can shoot 223 out of a 556 all day long without problems just don't do the reverse from what I understand just asking cause it sounds like you may actually know versus maybe people just trying to sell a rifle if it's chambered in 223 I'd rather just hold out for a mini 14

[@miker3174]

​@pdxeddie1111 the Anderson AM15 multi cal can fire both rounds.

[@johns2631]

Anderson is very good, if you build from stripped receivers best to purchase in sealed Anderson retail packaging. Most of mine begin with an Anderson open or closed lower receiver and an Aero M4E1 stripped upper receiver with a NationalMatchShim in between. Barrels are either Criterion or FN, BCG are mostly by Angstadt. For .308 builds it's Aero-Aero with a NM Shim in between.

[@jheathen2678]

Hell yeah. I agree 100%. I got a psa Sabre upper on a Anderson lower and it just works. I would trust it with my life. Great video

[@kevinmayes4934]

I bought one of these rifles back in November of last year. Amazing gun, just needed sights. As of posting this I've changed out pretty much every single part in it except the trigger, barrel, and bcg. Still saved considerably more than it would cost to buy something insanely custom like a daniel defense rifle. For reference I bought mine for $650 and got 100 rounds of 556 for no extra charge.

[@williemedina3452]

My buddy has a Daniel defense 556 but he paid 2300 for I have my AM 15 that I paid $450 for paid another 110 for a red dot site was talking to the guy at the counter before I purchased and the guy next to me said put 50 down range. Clean it. 50 more clean it and you'll never have a problem with it as long as you clean it and take care of it. I did exactly what he said. It is a very straight shooting reliable gun round after round magazine after magazine and my buddy with his Daniel defense wants to go shop for shot to see if he overpaid. I don't believe that he did because like he says in the video quality is quality, but I'd be happy if it gave him a run for its money

[@JohanSchror]

Am from Europe, have an AM15 and love it, customer service is fantastic too !

[@DesertTactical]

Hot glue a broken toilet plunger handle before using an A2 grip. Haha. 100% agree with you. The only anderson product I have is an ambi safety selector that was like 10 bucks. Love it. Good video, Matt.

[@knightcustombuilds6988]

DesertTactical wassup my friend!

[@11mchristo]

Anderson takes a beating on KZbin and I can't figure out why. I built a .450BM with a 20" barrel, a Failzero BCG, and a budget drop-in trigger to hunt whitetail in Michigan's southern lower peninsula...and it just plain shoots. Don't shy away from Anderson for your budget builds!

[@TRS7393]

Which trigger did you use?

[@Chris-hs8zd]

@@TRS7393idk what the original guy put in his but I put a CMC Triggers 2.5 lb pull shoots pretty smooth

[@JW-AR54]

I have one and no issues runs great I love it

[@KhanTrav]

First time watching. I like your philosophy. Even higher cost rifles need the end user to be their own QC. Getting an Anderson and slowly upgrading it is a cool idea.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@KhanTrav Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! And welcome to the channel!!! 👍

[@piewackete]

i just bought one of these 2 days ago and its my first ever AR style rifle, i have been wanting another glock since i still have tons of magazines for them but everytime i go to buy one i end up with a diffrent gun. last time i saw a nice gen 3 glock 17 and noticed a beautiful girsan regard MC (its basically a turkish beretta m9 clone) for 100 less and grabbed that and this week went to the same shop with a budget of 600 tops but looking to spend 300-500 and saw a nice glock 19 gen 3 i think for 529 and was about to buy it but noticed the rifles in the back and saw a black rifle by itself and asked the guy about it and said its 300 dollars because its got no sights or a magazine but they had magazines in stock so i bought it knowing absolutley nothing about it and did a quick search while waiting on my backround check and the first few things looked pretty negative so i figured id probally bought a piece of junk but i love the way it looked but glad to see its actually a good budget rifle since thats exactly what i was hoping to get into

[@liggerstuxin1]

I lean towards PSA for low end stuff. I love Sig. DD and then Geissele. Make your own and you get the best of it all

[@Nick_P_]

great video ... In my early days, i had an AM15 - also bought the M&P sport II, RUger AR556 and a PSA - was collecting all budget ones... shot a lot the M&P sport II & AM15 - not one issue. However, in the hot market 2-3 yrs back sold all of them for almost double what i bought em for - never thought ARs would make me profit but don't underestimate a hot panic market. Upgraded to some mid tier like Aero P, BCM. Also picked up some AKs. Either way, i wouldn't mind AM15 or M&P sport II or Ruger AR556 - will run just fine - if have more money go for more gucci depending on how finances are. WIth inflation, i would never doubt purchasing firearms or ammo - better than money sitting in the bank. All the ammo i have bought I coudl sell for more right now.

[@michaeldunn150]

I am new to the AR world..... I have been collecting parts the last 6 months for my first ever AR that I am building on my own...... I thought if I am going to pay that much for a new gun, it is going to be my own gun and the look I want..... I collected the last piece of puzzle this week so I will be starting building after I get the last bit of tools I need.... I can't wait..... I watched so many videos on building ARs so I think it going to be easier than I think.

[@RTTGunsGear]

It is pretty easy. Especially if you have the proper tools. Have fun and good luck to you! Thanks for watching!

[@knightcustombuilds6988]

AM15 definitely a solid budget rifle, I have a couple that I've run over the years. Good video, I subbed up. Y'all stay safe and keep shooting 🤙

[@RTTGunsGear]

Thanks for watching!

[@dudekdudek9095]

$399 AM15 Pistol from Classic Firearms,,,,Just got mine and So Far So Good!!!

[@badcain7523]

Love mine and am super happy. Alot like the m16 a4 once you slap some rails on it. Its a lil heavy but well made. I was able to add a vortex red dot, rails, olight, flip up iron sights off govx. I got 800 into the full thing and it shoots as good as my friend high end ar. Great back up or first build platform.

[@EddieThacker-c5e]

My 1st AR15 was from Anderson Manufacturing the AM15 & I love it & also getting ready to buy the AM10

[@papimiami1938]

I just built a gen 2 ar10 anderson . You will not regret it !

[@cesarhndz9376]

Awesome review! Definitely picking one up. A good starter for my first one

[@ChrisFromThe740]

Im a big fan of Anderson and a even bigger fan of their customer service. I had an issue with my front sight on my Kiger-9C Pro and they took care of it immediately

[@RTTGunsGear]

Awesome! Glad to hear!

[@davidfox1726]

In my personal build, I've used Aderson upper and lower with no issues. Great fit and quality.

[@perryparsons9960]

I just dipped my toe in the AR market for the first time, with an Anderson AM15 Stallion from CF. I had decided to go with bare bones, am adding a Primary Arms RD 25 red dot, a sling and foregrip and nothing else for the immediate future. 6 mags, all from different manufacturers to see what works or doesn't. As I've been an AK guy for quite some time know there is a certain learning curve with every new system and figured I wanted to start at the bottom. In the past, every time I'd talk myself into buying one, there would be another AK a few hundred cheaper, or 7.62x39 was a dime cheaper per round than 5.56 in bulk. As anyone following the market the past 5 years, those positions have swapped on firearms cost, a budget AK these days is 700 and paid 400 for the AR. This will essentially be my training wheels, lighter weapon and ammo, softer shooting round, if accuracy and dependability are on par with my budget AMD65 will be happy.

[@ang642]

I have two AR builds with Anderson parts both run like champs.

[@SlickPlayss]

Appreciate this. My first was the s&w 15 2, which is a little bit more than this, but. Had I known about this, I might of went with this one. Can always upgrade anything you want on it like I did with mine! Ill be telling some friends about this! Thank you

[@TheFlutecart]

Yes, I want an AR good enough to upgrade/tinker along the way. And I have no intention of making a SEAL Team with my AR-15, just want a nice shooting reliable one. Should I just get the complete Anderson Lower assembly buttstock and build it? Or just pay out twice more for a complete rifle? I'm thinking complete rifle.

[@GB-zi6qr]

Nice video! There is a glaring problem though. Should someone be the type that likes to tinker, likes fairly small projects with pretty good results. Anderson provides a gateway to... building your own. I am a hobbyist, I have enjoyed building my own rifle. These are Legos for adults. I do however recommend patience and research.

[@arongitis]

i bought an anderson lower with trigger and the trigger was shitty. so took it apart and smoothed it out. now it runs like a champ. it was my first ar. you pop you cherry somehow, sometime, somewhere.

[@Gunsandinkoutdoors2]

I have one built on an Anderson upper and lower with that same trigger, I believe the trigger is polished stainless but Mil Spec. I have the Sharps XPD bolt, a stainless barrel, Vortex Strikefire two optic, and a heavy aluminum quad rail. It’s been great, and the thing I like about Anderson is the finish is really tough. I also have another upper and lower from them waiting to be built. Nothing wrong with Anderson, not the best by any means, but it’s not a M&P Sport 1st gen, so there’s that.

[@leoguy1609]

Now sells for around $475 in my area. Well worth it.

[@markswedebarrett1960]

I picked up AM-15 and for 385.00 you can not beat the price with quality.

[@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496]

I bought a complete rf85 model mine was 1100 complete I've changed the barrel the trigger the handgaurd swapped a noveske lower parts kit and a dlc bolt carrier

[@albertmedalla3941]

Love Anderson uppers and lower recievers for my builds

[@stephenkidder8876]

I've never had an issue with my AM15. I replaced the trigger with a 3.5 lb, replaced the charging handle and added a bipod and a Sig Sauer Whiskey 3 3x9x40 scope, and the buffer. I didn't need to do those things, I just wanted to. I can make head shots at 200 yards with it. About 2k round count and zero malfunctions.

[@Tron2pointOh]

Sometimes a little heavier bullet works better in these budget guns. You may want to try 62 grain.

[@dmo7815]

My 1/8 likes Rocky Mountain Reloading 69 gn./ 15 cents bullet ,2 out of 5 , 5rd groups, 200 yard Over the hood of my truck with a 1 inch group. 1/6 lpvs Truglow

[@JoelSerrano-m4t]

I bought one today mainly because of how cheap it was. Honestly I'm not a range guy, I have concealed carry and havent visited once the range to shoot my XD9 lol. So I think this AM15 will donit for me. I just want to build it as I like it, a scooe, a foregrip, lazer, and a silencer ifffffffffdd and just iffff I can get one.

[@Mixwell1983]

Never been on an AR or AK platform. Closest was an SKS but my Rural King has this on sale for sub $400. Looks interesting. I remember about 5 years ago when I was still in CA AR prices were insane, like almost $1000 for some bare bone ass models. That's part of why I left for TN 😅

[@carlmessano]

excellent tutorial , put things in proper perspective

[@mydude_az]

Great honest review! And yes we the viewers can confirm your camera is on. Well at least the first time.

[@RTTGunsGear]

Normally I can re-shoot just about anything. Just not accuracy testing. That sucked! Thanks for watching!

[@eltenda]

Good for the price! ...great review bro!!

[@RTTGunsGear]

Thanks bro!

[@chrismoss875]

I just went this weekend and got a AM-15, it was on sale for $299.99 , so I could not pass it up , I like it alot , I'm ordering a 22 conversion for it because the .556 and .223 is expensive for me atleast, but so far I got around 300 rds thru it and no jams, no issue's, put a trueglow site on it , after getting the zeroed in , I was surprised of my grouping with it , but it's definitely getting some upgrades lol

[@harrygrimley4352]

Im thinking about getting one myself. Not quite as low price as yours. One thii noticed is you didn't mention (SIGHTS). Doesn't come with scope or iron sights. I learned on iron sights. How hard is that to do?

[@jarodstrain8905]

Just bought one. Haven't had it out yet. $400 with a red dot. Full M lok guard with rail. Looked at an ATI, but the reviews weren't good. Living in Kentucky, an Anderson just seemed like betting on the home team.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@jarodstrain8905 my like of Anderson aside. You made the WAY better choice!

[@nategoodwin3329]

It would be nice if they could get rid of some of the slop between the upper and lower.

[@jimmullenax2872]

I picked up an Anderson rifle and a half case of ammo. I could have gone up a bit in the rifle but it’s pretty useless without cartridges.

[@sakofree]

I like anderson I use the receivers for all my builds. I was wandering why you don't like the rail on the gas block?

[@RTTGunsGear]

Because the gas block is only set in with a couple of set screws and it's best to not put unneeded strain on them. People mount lights and sights to them that get bumped around.

[@sakofree]

I could see that. to bad they are not pinned @@RTTGunsGear

[@waynehajek839]

Pays to plan ahead!

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

A 22LR Rifle should be "given" to your child as their first true firearm for plinking and small game hunting, when they are competent to handle it safely. Look at the "cricket" as an example rifle for young or SMALL shooters. Followed by a 22LR pistol or revolver shortly thereafter, once they have shown respect for that rifle. An AR platform rifle should be "given" for their 16th to 18th birthday, if your child is of sound mind and living a non-criminal lifestyle. And they should have been practicing with one even before this. This rifle looks like a good candidate for this first AR platform "gift" rifle. Inexpensive and reliable are the key points to look for here, and this rifle seems to hit both. My family have had numerous firearms in almost all of our homes, for generations going back to the very beginning of America as a country and before. To my knowledge we have never had a family member, much less a child, harmed by a firearm (except by the action of others - wars, hunting accidents, felons, etc.), despite never having locked up our firearms. Nor have we had an incident with an "active shooter" nor a "suicide by firearm" in all that time. In fact there has always been a loaded firearm (usually a rifle or shotgun) within easy reach in almost every home of my family for centuries. My family begins firearms training shortly after the child can walk and talk. We usually fire our first true firearm no later than age 5 to 6, and toy firearms like BB guns before that even. Firearms are NOT the problem in America, it is the morality and teachings of the public and especially the children that make the difference. And that training starts in the home. This is my personal (and family's) opinion on firearms, going back hundreds of years, take it as you will.

[@Jerry-br4bm]

Curious as to who the 3 worded or 3 letter budget AR company he is referring to around the 12:40 mark. Anyone have any thoughts?

[@Majkmichael]

Probably ATI

[@stevekelley7835]

BCA

[@charlesjames5477]

PSA

[@johnpower8356]

Just bought one, I don't think they are for accuracy shooting down range, mine is for home defense, close up .556 deterrence, .556 close up kinetic energy soft tissue destruction, this economy or budget weapon is perfect for my application. Not to forget this newer non oiling maintenance cleaning system. I like this weapon a lot

[@johnpower8356]

Oh by the way bought this about 2 weeks ago in Florida $629.00 +tax, I mention this because I keep seeing $400-500 on older post 1-3 years so going up

[@sylwiazarnoch-orzo4236]

Mój strzela bardzo dobrze na 100 metrach 1 moa z kilimatorem . Świetna bron nic nie klekocze .pozdrawiam z polski

[@joshuaparsons8800]

@@johnpower8356I’m finding them for $400 severs spots online. After shipping and FFL fees you are looking around $460.

[@robhegstrom9996]

Always oil your guns. Your guns will thank you.

[@johnpower8356]

It's RF-85, no oil

[@truckerman9836]

I have reached the big five oh, so I now use a folding table and shooting blocks to stay steady. A bum knee, bad shoulder, and bad back has made me the weak Link shooting my rifles. I guess that's part of the reason I shoot my handguns more these day's. Then I can just blame the distance or the ammo.😂

[@LordZarek71]

mine sucks ran run mag through it and doesn't feed properly now and I've cleaned it why I'm here year later see if anyone has had issues with it cause damn bought mine first day used it broke probably got faulty honestly thinking going to have buy new upper for it sucks

[@MrNharper1990]

that fly was about to annoy me lol

[@jasonfischer1530]

@RTT: Guns & Gear great review! Can you do a review on the KE Arms KP-15 and What Would Stoner Do rifle? kE Arms is actually based in Phoenix Arizona

[@RTTGunsGear]

I'll contact them. I'm not really in a position to purchase anything right now though. Thanks for watching

[@jasonfischer1530]

@@RTTGunsGear I appreciate it! how are you doing btw hope you are doing well!!

[@RTTGunsGear]

@jasonfischer1530 Thank you! Things are going alright. Going back to the gym for the first time since my neck and shoulder injury a year ago.

[@jasonfischer1530]

@@RTTGunsGear that's great to hear! take care of yourself!

[@T.A.B.Videos]

LOL never forgot that. Hey minute of kill. Nice Matt

[@RTTGunsGear]

A 2-3in group rested sucks, but it is what it is. I was super unstable that day. But I am going to put a nice scope on this and do a dedicated accuracy test for this rifle on a sled rest just because I don't think this video did it justice. Thanks for watching!

[@BigP1967]

Can you provide the model number for that optic & mounts? Thanks.

[@jdg9359]

Anderson lower with Legacy Colt LE6920 upper. Tack driver.

[@moya45]

Would you group the M&P sport 2 and or Ruger ar556 in the same “budget” category? Thanks for your insight

[@RTTGunsGear]

Those are both $200 - $500 more than the Anderson. My experience with the M&P is not good. I've only shot the Ruger once, so I really don't have an opinion on that. But at the median price difference, I don't know that I would put them in the same bracket as the Anderson. My top 3 entry level rifles are Anderson, DPMS and Radical Firearms.

[@moya45]

@@RTTGunsGearthat makes, I’m assuming you don’t really rank PSA lol which I don’t blame you. I’ve had to upgrade several components to my PSA to make it run more reliably

[@RTTGunsGear]

@moya45 I rank PSA in the dumpster where they belong. Lol.. I've had and seen more problems and missing and loose components, and non functional rifles with complete PSA rifles than all other rifles combined. They were who I was talking about in the video about rifles shipping with loose or missing gas blocks.

[@moya45]

Lol I sort of figured when you mentioned a “three letter company” 😂

[@Ferd414]

Ain't a thing wrong with "Poverty Ponies" in my experience - I've got a small herd of 'em here on the place. None of 'em "pre-builts", though - Built 'em up off stripped lowers. Only ever bought one ready-to-shoot - a DelTon - my first AR. If I knew then what I've learned since, I'd likely have gone for the Anderson instead. Oh well - It ain't anything special, but it does the task it's designed for. I like the one's I've built on Andersons better. They do their jobs, too. Works for me.

[@papimiami1938]

Could not agree more. Have 3 of them 5 56 ,7.62x39 , and a gen 2 ar10. People thought I was crazy to buy all anderson parts . I think they Hate to admit I am right after they shout them. They perform like a midrange ar at bargain basin prices

[@Allenmar73]

What does an Anderson have over the Del-Ton?

[@Ferd414]

​@@Allenmar73 The Del-Ton has a high-shelf, not quite "blocked"- just *VERY* narrow - lower, and I don't like that it came with a BCG that's NEARLY - It misses by MAYBE an eigth of an inch - the fully neutered Colt "Ban-era" half-moon cut. These things don't kill the rifle, but they just aren't to my liking. Aside from that it's not a bad rifle, just not a perfect match to my ideal.

[@christianhuitt4480]

Question: Have You Ever Operated The Sig Sauer M400 Tread? If So What Is Your Honest Opinion Of The Rifle? Also What Would Be Your AR-15 List-Choices For A $500-$1,000 AR-15?

[@RTTGunsGear]

I've shot the Tread 11 5, but not carbine length version. I'm not impressed for the price. The one I shot didn't function any better and didn't seem put together with any higher quality than the Anderson in this video. And the Anderson is 1/2 to 1/3 the price. And I would say that if you're going above 500, closer to 1000, Aero is probably the best bang for the buck. Radical Firearms makes some nice stuff just north of 500 as well. But honestly, the mid-tier area of 700-1000, it's hard to not just build one yourself. Below 500-600, it's hard for a person to source the individual parts of reasonable quality to build your own.

[@christianhuitt4480]

@@RTTGunsGearCorrect, I Appreciate The Information & Reply Brother. Keep Up The Great Content. Stay Vigilant, Stay Hard, & God Speed. -Louisiana Sheriff/LEO DY. Huitt

[@mr.bossmanjavi1076]

Guys you have any website where I can buy accessories for a budget ?

[@Lost-Orbz]

Hey you still do 1on1 courses in Tucson? I really appreciate your tutoriaL videos.

[@RTTGunsGear]

Yes, I do.

[@tankslayer3246]

ive had the idea to buy a budget AR and just upgrade it. use all the money that would go to the high end gun and funnel it into making the rifle i bought into MY rifle

[@dianekendrick6394]

Not anything wrong with Anderson 😊

[@valc6954]

link to buy monstrum?

[@dtexan4118]

thank you good sir love your videos

[@RTTGunsGear]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@Gibsonsghost]

SOTAR looks over these and they pass with flying colors. Not many do lol

[@knowledgeisski9983]

Why weren’t you prone or sitting at least for 50yd grouping ?

[@RTTGunsGear]

Because I wasn't. I've used that shooting tripod for many many videos at 50 yards.

[@HappyNLost]

Damn Bubba you out there shaking like Michael J fox

[@RTTGunsGear]

Every once in a while I'm super unstable.

[@carlcarlton764]

Just as good?! Allow me to offer my few cents: I'd be "just as good" with a 400 dollar AR as I might be with a 2,000 dollar AR because the weak link, the limiting factor is ... me. I'm very much short on actual experience with rifles, so what's the point of me going straight to a high end AR? Might as well chisel off the rust with a 400 dollar gun. And get something better when or if I get good. That 400 dollar AR in the hands of an occasional shooter? Still better than no AR I guess.

[@mH8675309]

The bad guy never seems to notice how much the rifle that shot him costs

[@charlesjames5477]

@@mH8675309 LMAO 😂 i just imagine bad guy getting gut shot an says aww fuc not a BCA!!!!

[@jeffreyderouin8987]

As long as it serves it's purpose...against tyranny and s elf defense

[@papimiami1938]

I have built All Anderson parts flawless AR's in 556, 7 62 x39 , and a gen 2 AR10 for the price of one gucci AR15 . Poverty pony for life!

[@thatguy8771]

Anderson has always had a problem with light strikes

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@thatguy8771 Not really, but okay?

[@thatguy8771]

@@RTTGunsGear i fix guns bud I’ve had about 12 Anderson rifles come through my door with light primer strikes I think I know what I’m seeing

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@thatguy8771 Yes...12 of thousands of guns = "always." 🤣😂🤣😂 I can tell you that I've seen far more than 12 come through classes and even more online that didn't have any issues. bUt I fIx GuNz FeR a LiViN.

[@MHSMokeEater]

What about Radical?

[@RTTGunsGear]

I have another video in the works about Radical. There's a reason they didn't make it top of my list. However, they are in the top 5 entry level rifles for me.

[@MHSMokeEater]

@@RTTGunsGear thanks I like to see if you ever do a review on one of PSA’s Freedom specials kits.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@MHSMokeEater I've documented many PSA issues I've had in the past. Including the freedom rifle. My pained 11.5 is a PSA (without any PSA components left in it anymore), but it was completely non-functioning when I received it.

[@MHSMokeEater]

@@RTTGunsGear ok I got ya look forward to more reviews then.

[@chrisfisher3900]

Didn’t Anderson announce like a week or so ago they was locking the doors

[@RTTGunsGear]

There was a different Anderson Manufacturing closing. But I couldn't find anything on this Anderson closing.

[@massiah.556]

I do 700 rounds in a weekend twice a month 😂 yes pricy but hey thats why we work right 💯💪

[@mikecampell]

A stripped lower, built to your own spec. I really would have a hard time telling one from another, unless you put in a junk one.

[@phillipperkins2770]

If you have the money, spend it on a better barrel, trigger, and optics. Why waste money on a lower receiver if you don’t have to.

[@abigailsaoirsefinnegan]

I've built out 3 poverty pony lowers and they were all in spec. I built out 2 of the 3 letter lowers and mags wouldn't drop free, the trigger and hammer pin holes were out of spec and my buffer was getting chewed up. Also the buffer tube wasn't made right.

[@lifeisbutamoment]

I have one, put a red dot on it

[@nunzionapoli6325]

I have had problems with Aero. Never with Anderson.

[@deathmagic1208]

Aero Atlas fits Anderson perfectly

[@ghostedyoutuber263]

WTF happened to that Saguaro behind you? That is just criminal AF!!

[@Tactical-hg7ov]

They are out of stock. Love the price but doesnt do good if you cant get one

[@The_Critical_Critic]

Basic will at times trump Gucci, seen it many times at the range....

[@TTP719]

I bet you don't shoot any better with your "2000.00$" rifle.

[@RTTGunsGear]

Oh..I absolutely do. It's silly to think that I wouldn't. The fit, finish, tolerances, and quality of parts are all better. Just mechanically speaking, it will inherently shoot better. Cheap rifles are in no way even remotely equal to expensive ones. But that doesn't mean cheap rifles don't work and aren't generally worth the money spent on them.

[@DesertRat.45]

All of them are a gamble..quality control in the last 20 years has gone into the toilet. Most places, what makes an AR a budget gun is milspec. Also, buy to tooling to change your own barrel out. Milspec=budget. That has been my findings. But these days, name and price doesnt mean quality.

[@notlisted-cl5ls]

anderson stuff is good enough, but their QC is non existent. thats why they suck. kinda like PSA

[@IronmanDana]

What hat is that?

[@RTTGunsGear]

Notch hats.. I love these hats. alnk.to/8PDJlR1

[@MW-iv3es]

You're a bit of a price snob. It doesn't matter what gun you have, as long as it does its intended job. If you are a crap shooter, that's 3k rifle is crap in your hands. If you shoot a high point carbine better than your 3k ar. Then shit the HP.

[@RTTGunsGear]

You're a bit of a fucking moron if you think I'm a price snob.

[@fendarman]

Anderson is shit.I bought an out of spec upper.Cris V. In costomer service wouldn't swap it out.Now I'm out 40$ giving their crap a chance.Should have bought blem aero precision

[@mxer515]

You have very negative things to say about PSA but endorse poverty pony…interesting

[@RTTGunsGear]

Almost as if it's possible that my experience is that one is better than the other. Interesting indeed.

[@JMane3000]

Crazy I have 5 PSA rifles 2 Kalashnikovs, 3 ARs 556 absolutely zero problems with any of them maybe I got lucky idk? Usually it's a quick fix and for the price you can't beat it

[@mxer515]

@@JMane3000 Anderson will never be a quality AR brand unless they did a major overhaul and actually did decent QC and made something that wasn’t dirt cheap. Yeah PSA isn’t Gucci by any means but it’s far better than poverty pony.

[@nickolashogan4992]

@@JMane3000every single psa rifle I’ve shot and just held in hand checking for issues I’ve only ever found issues with 1 this dude is just a hater.

[@nunyafb1440]

One big issue for accuracy is the barrel flange face on the upper receiver is not square with the bolt bore. Bought a Tool to square it up, and it shoots great now. Went from a 3" group, close to 1 inch now. Using Same ammo. And barrel fitment in the upper should be tight.

[@RTTGunsGear]

Oh no..this rifle is way more accurate than what's in this video. I was really off an unstable that day for some reason.