Ulyanov [any]
Handguns
$489.99 Springfield Hellcat + 5 mags (11, 13x2, 15x2) + range bag
Heard good things about the Hellcat. It is pretty small though, so mostly good if you’re planning on CC at some point.
$384.66 CZ P-10
People seem to like the CZ handguns. I have no experience with them. This isn’t optics-cut, for those that care about it. cz-usa.com has a $50 rebate going right now
https://www.kygunco.com/product/rock-river-arms-ar1222-car-a4-lar-15
$619.99 ROCK RIVER ARMS AR-15
I don’t know anything about the brand. Reddit seems to think they’re fine.
S&W M&P Sport II
Supposed to be a solid entry-level AR, usually costs around 500-600 on sale.
$499 no optics
$539 MBUS rear sight
Variety of PSA Dagger options. There’s almost always deals available, so these aren’t deep discounts. But the Dagger isn’t a bad option if you want Glock form factor and aftermarket without Glock prices.
$299.99 compact, optics ready, threaded barrel
$359 FDE or black compact with 10 loaded mags and carrying bag.
$99 Rossi RS22
https://rossiusa.com/Rebate $25 mail-in rebate brings it down to $75.
This deal is still going if anyone wants a plinker. Also may be nice to go through the background check process with a low cost gun at a big box store, for first time gun buyers. Only a good deal if you have a Sportsmans nearby, otherwise shipping + FFL probably kill it.
I grabbed one and it’s a fun gun for range time. 8 CPR .22 is a lot more palatable than 30 CPR .223 for plinking.
That’s pretty much where I stand. I don’t fault anyone for avoiding them, but 1, I don’t put much weight in consumptive ethics, and 2, most American gun manufactures are arguably just as gross.
I care a lot less about aesthetics than whether something is effective against fash and gaybashers. From what I’ve read IWI Z-15s punch above anything else in their price bracket and don’t seem to have the QC issues most stuff under $800 does nowadays. But a person could usually do perfectly fine with an MPR or M&P15 or build kit if they don’t feel comfortable with an IWI.