I got rid of my Armalite AR-15 years ago with the intention of getting an AR-10. Well, I figure now is a better time than any so I'm looking at them again. This time though I've also started to look at M1a's. I've been reading around and it does really seem split (.308 AR v M1a). Any thoughts?

I was leaning M1a but started back towards the AR (maybe a Bushmaster .308?). It would only be for going to the range once in a while but I'd still like something reliable, accurate, etc (easy to clean?).

I also said what the heck, maybe an AR-15 sooner than later too. Any thoughts on a Colt 6920? Seems like a good gun with a random "your paying for the name". I'd like to buy a complete one now and maybe try building one in the future.

I gotta try buying online. Seems that all the local gun shops are pretty high lately (at least on handguns). I like the Dam Road Gun Shop so I may have to stop out there.