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Air .177:
I think if you look at the overall cost of ownership, and can wait till this fall when the AWB hopefully sunsets, you will find that the AR-15 can be had for $600 or so, mags for $5-$10 each, and quality US made mil-spec ammo for $175/M. A good carbine is going to run $300 or more, mags will cost more, as will ammo.
The carbine is a collectors item, and is not a serious modern rifle. Mags for it can also be expensive, the 30s for it are unreliable, and ammo is more expensive than the 5.56. The folding stocks are expensive as well.
The .30 Carbine round weighs significantly more than the 5.56, has much less effective range, and is greatly less effective terminally.
The AR will also give you the options of changing uppers from M-4 to 24" target length when you get the wherewithall.
Save your money till you can get the real deal. Or just tell your Dad that an M-4 from Rock River, Armalite, or Bushmaster would make a great birthday gift.
HTH.
TR
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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