The Cheapest AR-15 I Own -- Truck Gun on a Budget

[@FitnFire]

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[@OGsDangerShow]

I love the concept of this video. I bought a $500 PSA blem not long ago to make the same video. Wanted to see how a $500 rifle performed next to my Daniel rifles. Can it hold its own at distance? Survive 1000 rounds in a weekend course? I believe these low-end rifles can absolutely serve the needs we have at home. But we spend stupid money because we have it and we are men. 🤷‍♂️

[@FitnFire]

I’d love to see that video!!! I think you would do a great job articulating that point!

[@OGsDangerShow]

@@FitnFire unfortunately I let X2 Dev Group rebarrel the upper. It’s awesome now, but I lost that “basic economy”rifle.

[@FitnFire]

@@OGsDangerShowI mean, just get another cheapo rifle and continue the project 😉😏

[@albundy7459]

Marketing makes you spend more money. Knowledge saves you money.

[@DB2A7]

PSA all day

[@Echo_Six_Romeo]

When it comes to self defense I say keep it simple. The build you did is great example of keeping it KISS. 😊

[@FitnFire]

Thanks for watching!

[@Echo_Six_Romeo]

@@FitnFire no thank you all.

[@HTownWerewolf]

Nice setup amigo, if you ever have to use your truck/car gun in an altercation it will get confiscated until all legal issues have been resolved, so it makes no sense to have a super expensive setup which may be tied up for years. Carry something that you can depend on but you wont miss.

[@FitnFire]

100% correct!!! Thanks boss

[@R5RGP]

Honestly I’d rather carry something quality and used instead of new and cheap for that job. Same philosophy on cost, but say an old colt police carbine or something cause you can still find le6920’s for $600

[@HTownWerewolf]

@@R5RGP That's a great choice amigo.

[@R5RGP]

@@HTownWerewolf thanks,just thinking if its just gonna live in a truck all it's life. who cares if it has 3k rounds on it?

[@dinod682]

Glad I found this channel. I bought a psa mid length nitride upper and their most basic complete lower for a simple budget build.

[@FitnFire]

Glad it was helpful

[@richdubbya]

When it comes to a Stoner, I don't buy the hype with the difference between shooting a $500 PSA or Bear Creek to a BCM or Daniel Defense. With iron sights, any one of them, you'll be on the money withing 150yrds. Anything farther, you start to tell a difference. But PSA is great. You can get a PSA blem M4 clone and one of their drop in 3lbs triggers and still be around $600, then compete with ARs well above its weight class. Great vid

[@sushytacos96]

Now I have to buy a whole truck to justify the purchase of my $500 truck gun. Darn

[@FitnFire]

I've heard of worse things ;)

[@georgestreisel7920]

Psa upper with a bcm bcg and any old lower with a quality lpk and you should be good and under budget

[@FitnFire]

Right on

[@hidden3829]

Is that Dennis Reynolds and the boys?! demonstrate value, engage physically, nurture dependence, neglect emotionally, inspire hope, and separate entirely.

[@marzcapone9939]

That's the implication......

[@FitnFire]

You guys JUST WARMED MY HEART 🤩😍

[@Fantom_axg]

I run a spear LT .300 blackout with eotech , unity riser , SoCom sps 300

[@FitnFire]

Sweet!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

My Tacticon Armament lpvo has the reticle shifted inside.

[@FitnFire]

Interesting…I’d be curious to see if they’d fix it

[@ericcooper2174]

sp5k is my truck/backpack setup

[@dependablekit5500]

[@FitnFire]

NIIIIICE...thanks for joining the channel! I really appreciate it

[@Sheppard2030]

The CV to PA scope comparisons are very interesting. Agreed that such a system needs to be affordable for a number of reasons. Thank you, sir! 👍👍

[@FitnFire]

Thanks for watching boss!!! I am working on a best budget LPVO video. I need a couple more examples.

[@justa3v619]

I used to keep an ar15 in my trunk but I was constantly worried about it getting stolen and I really don’t have any budget ar15’s anymore so now I keep my 16” ruger American ranch 6.5 Grendel in the trunk. Light weight chest rig with 2 extra 25rd mags with a 15rd mag in the rifle. Has a cheap Harris style bipod and a 4-14x primary arms with the 308 acss reticle that actually works great for 6.5 Grendel that I caught on sale for $179 which was an awesome deal compared to the original price being double that

[@Dave-0]

I think the balance point is what you can afford to part with in the (likely) event of a vehicle break-in. Trucks are targeted by thieves due to the well publicized proliferation of ‘truck guns’. A PSA blem pistol that tucks away with a Primary Arms dot attached is in the zone for me. Can’t leave the higher end rigs lying around unattended though. Great topic, thx for the content.

[@xxxlonewolf49]

I like the "law folder" idea...but it IS another 'break' point. The modified short buffer-less bolts are REALLY cool as an idea, but I keep seeing mixed results from them as well. The AR-18 system, while heavier than a DI AR, does seem very reliable. But...DA = spare parts EVERYWHERE.

[@FitnFire]

Or an AK 😉

[@xxxlonewolf49]

@@FitnFire Hahaha, commie heretic ;-)

[@expo2000000]

I run an 11.5' Delton AR pistol upper, so far it runs pretty well.. 350 rounds in :D

[@FitnFire]

Right on! My very first AR (which was also my first build) had a Delton lower and LMT upper.

[@bigdog5880]

Ruger AR556 works just fine.

[@shmoopsIII]

Went with something similar to this for my first AR. Exact same upper but without bcg and charging handle, went with their fathers of freedom bcg and an inexpensive ambi charging handle. It’s a solid little rifle. It’s easy to shoot 2 moa groups, which I’m happy with given the budget barrel.

[@FiveSlow]

I keep a Glock 21 in my backpack which goes everywhere with me, just everyday work home stuff. If I leave the city area going to visit my brother, I keep a MAT9K PCC in my backpack and whatever I choose to carry on me

[@FitnFire]

Right on…thanks for watching

[@garyterwilliger1456]

Truck guns come in the house at night. My set-up is 16" 5.56, red dot, sling, flashlight, 6 mags, plates w/carrier, Hellcat Pro w/3 mags. $1500.00 roughly.

[@itsasickness4939]

Truck.. just a ruger EC9. I’ve found that CVLife produces some decent stuff. I have a $30 rim fire on my marlin model 60 and a 2.5x10 green and red reticle with green laser on my cheap AR range trainer. Magnification isn’t quite as advertised imo but the clarity and accuracy are more than expected for the price. Both hold zero well and I’m not gentle with them at all. I agree that within 200-250 yards you really don’t need anything more.

[@wwclay86]

Looks like a decent set up

[@FitnFire]

Thanks boss 🙌🏻

[@wwclay86]

@@FitnFire hey brother it's cheap it's simple and it's good and it's more than likely effective exactly what a person needs in a truck gun the only thing that I not really sure about is the folder thing that kind of worries me a little bit but I mean it probably works and I'm just being old school

[@FitnFire]

@@wwclay86 i think you’re 100% correct

[@goukizx2]

As a “truck gun” my main concern is that the rifle could shoot 120 rounds rapidly without a malfunction and it was A zone accurate up to 50 yards. Most gun fights are under 25 yards even for law enforcement.

[@sleigh4019]

The cvlife and cylee optics are ok .. I have few now and over 2 years on 2 of the 4 ..they just seem to work well

[@FitnFire]

Great to hear!

[@raykettel1837]

But I would recommend the new Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO for $250 or less. They have the best warranty. It has a more stable image than PA Nova when moving off the center of the optic.

[@JonathanVasquez-x3d]

It's not about affordability,it's also about what's practical.

[@FitnFire]

For some it is both

[@AbeDehili]

Bravo for the disclosure. Thank you

[@kevinarndt2011]

Cheapest I own was a old bushmaster I paid 270 for because the guy didn't know what was wrong with it, 40 dollars later and some time rebuilding the bolt it was good as new

[@jonathanhoppe6500]

Funny I found this video right now! I found an Adams Arms (RIP) short stroke piston AR15 on clearance for $440. Also threw on a CV Life Eagle Talon 1-6x $520 total into it and I am very happy!

[@settlesmachiningtools8671]

Rip to Adams arms 😔 I wish I had grabbed more left handed piston kits when they started selling them again

[@slh48]

I have the same Truck 2017 TRD Pro the Rims gave it away 👍👍👍👍

[@petesheppard1709]

Good video! It makes for a great thought exercise. I've become a fan of 'School of the American Rifle', so I understand that 'As Good As' and 'Good Enough' are NOT the same, but I lean hard in the budget direction--especially for a gun that needs to be considered disposable; if you keep in in a vehicle, theft is a very possible outcome. For a vehicle gun, it's whatever I grab first. My Kel-Tec SU16 is a top contender. My AR is currently a PSA mid-length upper on a Sport II lower with a carry handle. If I want an optic, I have a PA 3x microprism.

[@FitnFire]

Right on! I am a fan of School of the American Rifle and love his work. Very insightful. However, I also understand need for a cheap rifle too. So, now we shall see how this rifle will stand up.

[@tonydowd8566]

I've got a very similar set-up, but needing to add a white light. What light mount is this?? Thanks for the informative video. Nicely done. 😊

[@FitnFire]

I just added a MLOK pic section to my MOE handguard and mounted the light with its included with the light

[@teewhy2602]

Funny how we use the term “truck gun” to buy a budget gun and we really don’t keep it in our trucks.

[@ricklastname9427]

I mean how many people have "RECCE" rifles and NEVER go into the woods, let alone do any kind of recon lol

[@FitnFire]

Who is this we people? I always keep something with me. 😎

[@ltx383]

lol speak for yourself

[@loudorionjohnson5966]

I do keep mines in a truck and it’s not budget

[@poniccalichronic]

I only take my mags out of my truck so ammo doesn't freeze or cook. However if I go to town I might bring it in, in a backpack and if I'm in the city then it definitely comes with me in a bag. Cities = crime

[@BigBoss89189]

Good quality either way.

[@IndyPlinker]

Remote light switch looks good

[@adann3528]

It would be cool if you did a review on the radical firearms AR pistol, it’s like $500 for a complete rifle

[@LivingFreeInAWrangler]

You should host a overland gathering :)

[@FitnFire]

That’d be awesome!

[@marzcapone9939]

I choose the light, and run irons, need enough candela to see through the rear peep. OTOH, I'm eyeing that new Cybertruck Warlord edition....redefined the "truck gun" concept.

[@FitnFire]

I’ll allow it 😎

[@64samsky]

10mm Glock 20, SOCOM 16,and 1 fighting AR15

[@FitnFire]

Right on

[@michaeljones4388]

Looks like you can see the front sight through the scope

[@FitnFire]

At one power, you can see the front sight post in an LPVO.

[@e954rr2]

Cheap gun will kill just like a expensive one will

[@conceptualconcepts6.9]

Commenting for the algorithm. Cool video!

[@FitnFire]

Booyeah!!!

[@settlesmachiningtools8671]

Love the shirt dog

[@Droodog127]

built a 16" mix and match for $250.. not counting the aimpoint PRO that cost more than the gun lol good utility weapon .

[@johnneill5960]

Carry an sig 365 XL everyday & have a 12 gauge Mossberg pump & a home built AR pistol in a safe in my truck . Nothing high dollar cause if you use it you lose it lol .

[@Rayvisin]

PSA always has weird ejection pattern.

[@FitnFire]

Agreed...sometimes it seems perfectly gassed and then others its WAY over gassed.

[@Rayvisin]

@@FitnFire yes they oversize the gas port on the barrel

[@jerryfreeman5810]

S&W FPC 9mm in truck, 365xmacro in back pack

[@FitnFire]

Right on! Good setup

[@TheRange7]

Not being a YT tactifool, but I have to ask? Why is your truck gun so over gassed? Just curious. Thanks for the share

[@xxxlonewolf49]

Accuracy is not understood by most shooters...who can't out shoot their rifle (which includes me and everyone I've met in 20 years of service). Minuet Of Human = Good Enough for 99%. Not a lot of 'hostage shots' taken by the average joe. More accurate IS better...but, most of us don't shoot/train enough for that to even matter.

[@FitnFire]

This is 100% correct! 🙌🏻

[@TurkFPS]

Mark as an avid viewer of your channel, please don't go down the 704tac El cheapo/ water bottle test/ shill road. I also have a midlength psa, nothing wrong with that, but my confidence in that $100 lpvo holding up is about as high as my expectation for our current president lasting til next inauguration day.... if you needed to keep it under budget the multiple $100 red dots I've run are good to go from the sig romeo 5 to vortex sparc, to holosun 403.

[@FitnFire]

I hear ya…BUTTTTT I’d say that the el cheapo optics are now the mid-tier optics from 5/6 years ago which is going to be PLENTY for most. So, opening our minds to what is available and test what is available is valuable to those that don’t have a lot of money.

[@ccsmith2937]

Primary Arms prism optics with like 3x magnification with BDC reticle are pretty good too for optics. 👍

[@MarthaTorres-gu7vd]

Ruger ar is my setup

[@searchingforaway8494]

What grip is that?

[@FitnFire]

Just a standard A2 grip

[@searchingforaway8494]

@@FitnFire Thank you

[@kennywise237]

Micro Roni/CAA!

[@mma709]

In the eyes of a lot of people on KZbin all of my AR15’s would be considered cheap because all are about 1,000 dollars

[@Dynomitedog2]

All I heard was “here comes the high five” and my hand went up. Anyone else do that? Or just me? 😂😂

[@ecobasetech4558]

You need to mute the audio in your b roll while you are doing a voice over. Otherwise you can't be heard very well.

[@JohnnyFuller-xg5yp]

My 5.56 costs $570.00 now with all of the upgrades I had done my AR 15 costs 1000.00

[@plaiddad276]

That's the way it usually goes with me, but at least I know that about myself. On my PSA orders I avoid the completed uppers with the very cheapest barrel and also buy without the CH and BCG (buy slightly upgraded off of PSA or Optics Planet). Then a Primary Arms LPVO, light, and other basic add-ons- usually comes in around $1100 when done but at least a have a pretty solid rifle, which luckily I can afford to do when needed.

[@xxxlonewolf49]

Truck-gun grenade launcher black powder? ;-) Truck-flame thrower?

[@FitnFire]

I’ll allow it! 😎

[@donwyoming1936]

I guess I'm the only one with actual truck guns. Bolt action 308 Win or 270 Win.

[@harveymiller4455]

I won't go to cheap. My families life is worth alot more than what a firearm is worth. Cheap stuff breaks when you least expect it.

[@hawkeye5829]

I have no need to carry a rifle in my vehicle. My 400 hp V-8 will get me out of most situations. If not my handgun will.

[@The_Critical_Critic]

Basic setup at times will beat out a Gucci setup.........

[@Firstamongstslowbois]

Nope. Training will beat both

[@FitnFire]

Agreed

[@dskennels210]

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[@FitnFire]

Thanks for letting me know. Sorry for the issues. Try the new link and the discount code.

[@plaiddad276]

I was just on there checking it out and the code was OK

[@silverglove2012]

That gun looks over gassed.

[@FitnFire]

It’s a $305 rifle ssssooooo

[@ccsmith2937]

Probably better to be over gased for a real situation, more reliable. Also most shooters will not be running a suppressor.