Originally Posted by c502cid
I have all three you mention, all solid value shooters. Look at online deals, right now can get S&W for $449, Ruger for $479, and the Saint for $619, all with free freight and no tax.
I have seen generic AR's advertised for $400 - $500 . Plus transfer fee and maybe or maybe not , free shipping .
All of my AR's are generic . Most of them , I have assembled . They all seem to be fine , go bang when appropriate & the bullet travels in the correct direction .
If what you buy is mil-spec , can not see there being a whole lot of difference between them , as long as you are comparing " basic " weapons ( not all tricked out with every do-dad possible .
Best of luck to you ,