Donald, for the best budget option i would also recommend radical firearms. I have had two of their AR-15s, a pistol and rifle and both have been reliable, accurate and great shooters. Here's a link to one if interested................... budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/111654/rf+fr16-5.56soc-15mhr+ar+rifle .................. If you're looking for something mid priced can't beat the Ruger AR556. Here's a link to one if interested................. budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/44367/ruger+mpr+5.56+nato+18+30rd .................. And lastly here's a more expensive option around a grand the Springfield saint is fantastic, link here..................... budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/109947/springfield+armory+saint+victor+5.56+nato+black+30rd ................... Any of the 3 are great choices. If you post again with more detail like intended use, budget, pistol or rifle can give more options. Hope this helps and good luck with your choice.

Hi Donald, I can speak on Rifles I own from 3 price points. Low, medium and high. Radical Arms has been reliable, accurate and a pleasure to shoot especially for the price point : budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/134610/radical+firearms+forged+5.56x45mm+nato+16+30+1+black ------------------------------------- My Rock River Arms is top notch : budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/415006371/rra+lar15+coyote+carbine+5.56 ------------------------- And of course a 20 inch barrel is a must to add to the group as 5.56/.223 box velocity is based off of a 20 inch test barrel : budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/61067/rock+river+arms+ar1289+lar-15+nm+a4+223+wylde+20+20+1+black+adjustable+rra+operator+car+stock