Hello im looking into buying a used AI AE or a brand new AT , i know the ae is the cheaper model of the aw but is there a real difference in performance and quality ? also would i be better off to spend the extra money and upgrade to the at ?
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thanks forgot to mention i was looking at a AE mk1
Depends on the price of the MK1. The AT would be worth it for easy barrel swaps and AW magazines.
The mk1 is 3200
That’s way too much imo. AT without a moments hesitation. Surf the classifieds here you can get an AT for near that much.
Thanks!
Okay cool will do, do they offer a deal to hide members
Yikes, way too high. I bought a lnib ae mk3 folder fde in 308 for 2300, shot factory ammo in the .2s. Also, the mk1 uses single stack mags, not sure availability of those in the future.
Yeah that’s way overpriced unless it includes a $1200 optic.
Market value for a MK1 is 2k or below. Few things to consider regarding the first gen AE;
Only MK1 mags are compatible, can be a pain to find. IMO you might be better off looking at a mk2 or mk3 as they use commonly available, proven, and easily modified aics mags.
Fixed stock only, a folder comes in handy for transport and pack carrying.
If your budget is $3200, go for an AT, they are right at that price range pretty often in the PX. You won’t regret it.
Great thanks for all the info I didn’t know if this mk1 was a good deal or not so thanks for clearing that up. Just sold a gun to buy an AI so My budget will allow me to purchase a brand new AT , however if i can find something used for reasonable price that would be ideal
I’m also leaning towards the at for the fact I can change barrel lengths and calibers easy. I’m thinking I want a 6.5cm
Yep, there's deals on the px, just takes some searching and be ready to jump on them. 
1700 mk2 ae
3000 mk1 ax, both were scored on the px here. To give you an idea of how high that mk1 price is, I bought my mk3 ae from euro for 3400 brand new. It is a fde folder with a tooley 6.5creed bart and had an ai brake. That mk1 is worth about 1300 to me.
Wow , I certainly won’t be purchasing that ae at that price point! Seriously appreciate all the insight guys
Run lol. $3200 for an AE MK1 is outrageous, that's a $1500 rifle at best, maybe $1800 if it's a folder and like new. For $3200 you can get a brand new AT if you call around. It will get you a current rifle with a ton of upgrades and you'd lose maybe $500 tops if you decided to sell it. If you paid the same for a AE you'd lose your ass right off the bat. Even if you could get the AE for what it's actually worth, the AT is still worth the extra $$ to get the upgrades.
Okay great thanks!
is there any real advantage to ax over the at besides the fancy rails and stock?
Not really, IMHO. Might be a little easier to run a clip on. Both have same action/trigger/qd barrel set up.
Okay that’s was my opinion too but I’ve never even handled an AI so it’s all an outsiders perspective from me
That’s a steep asking price for the AE, especially a MKI. That’s about how much I paid for my MKIII new.
I recommend paying a little extra and going for the AT based on my experience. If you don’t care about what the AT brings to the table over the MKIII and want to save some money, let me know. I’ve been planning on upgrading at some point but keeping the AE for nostalgia. I’m more likely to let it go to someone on this forum than a random person on Gunbroker.
I recommend paying a little extra and going for the AT based on my experience. If you don’t care about what the AT brings to the table over the MKIII and want to save some money, let me know. I’ve been planning on upgrading at some point but keeping the AE for nostalgia. I’m more likely to let it go to someone on this forum than a random person on Gunbroker.
I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but the AE is overpriced 
Find a small firing pin AT with a folding stock and don’t look back.
Find a small firing pin AT with a folding stock and don’t look back.
i called mile high and i think im ordering a at in 6.5
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