I want it for a bit cleaner of a gun and ease of maintenance as well as the chance I may go full auto (if I stay in Texas). I am looking to spend around 1500 for a base AR-15 and build it up over time.
If this really is a consideration are you aware of the restrictions on machine guns? Only machine guns registered prior to 1986 can be transferred. The prices of them have gone up dramatically since 1986.
For $1500 you can do a WHOLE LOT better than Stag.
Or get the parts and actually put one together. I just put one together with high quality parts for $915.83 including a Gear Sector ASP sling and QD connection.
I am contemplating the idea of building an AR15 in .308 win to use for fun as well as occasional hunting (deers, hogs, etc). I have been looking at the DPMS version but there doesn't seem to be a lot of other options available.
I love this thing. I had to "tack" it out with the quad rail forend 'cause the full length barrel on the civi model goes on for miles. I think it turned out pretty nice. I've also replaced the factory followers and springs to increase the mag capacity to 50 rounds. Adding the coupler gives me 100 rounds on-board capacity for tons of fun without reloading.
I use the 40 grain Hornady V-Max SS197 rounds.
These little things are wicked quick and super accurate. I spend a lot of time shooting @ 50yds and in but see little to no bullet drop when I move out to 100. The spent casings eject straight down from just behind the thumbhole. It's hard to see in the photos, but I've got a ballistic nylon brass catcher attached to the ejection port. There's something to be said for not having to sweep up brass.
I love all my guns, but if I had to name a favorite my Ps90 is definitely the one.