S&W M&P Sport II - Usually priced around $500 right now for base model. Will fairly frequently see sales with extra mags or other accessories for around this price. More expensive packages include iron sights or red dots that may or may not be a good value.
PSA ARs - From what I've read these are usually fine for the cost. They may have QC issues (most manufacturers do right now) so you'll want to make sure everything is within spec or send it back for a replacement. Recently have been priced a bit under $500 for base models. Can sometimes save a bit by buying an upper + lower kit and putting them together (make sure you get one with BCG and charging handle, or buy those separately.
AR-15s
S&W M&P Sport II - Usually priced around $500 right now for base model. Will fairly frequently see sales with extra mags or other accessories for around this price. More expensive packages include iron sights or red dots that may or may not be a good value.
$499.99 Optics ready
$499.99 Optics ready with 5 hex mags This one pops in and out of stock
PSA ARs - From what I've read these are usually fine for the cost. They may have QC issues (most manufacturers do right now) so you'll want to make sure everything is within spec or send it back for a replacement. Recently have been priced a bit under $500 for base models. Can sometimes save a bit by buying an upper + lower kit and putting them together (make sure you get one with BCG and charging handle, or buy those separately.
$479.99 Blem 16" Rifle
$459.99 10.5" Pistol
https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/283060
$719.99 CMMG Banshee 12.5" Pistol
According to Reddit comments it's comparable to the IWI Z-15.