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"Best" is a very subjective opinion and you will never get agreement on which AR...or any other gun for that matter...is truly the best.
However, if you're looking for a "top tier" AR, the three I usually recommend to new AR buyers are Colt, BCM, and Daniel Defense. Colt is the cheapest of the three. And you can certainly pay more for a top tier AR than these three, if you really want to drop some cash.
Daniel Defense is my favorite of the three and note that Colts only come in carbine length gas systems. So if you were looking for a mid-length gas system (a little softer shooting usually), then go with either BCM or DD. However all three of these brands are generally well regarded, are of high quality, and something you can hand down to your son if you take care of them. You also shouldn't have too many problems selling them if you ever need to.
If you're looking for a very solid AR on more of a budget, I usually suggest an M&P Sport II. It isn't top tier but it's a decent AR.
However, if you're looking for a "top tier" AR, the three I usually recommend to new AR buyers are Colt, BCM, and Daniel Defense. Colt is the cheapest of the three. And you can certainly pay more for a top tier AR than these three, if you really want to drop some cash.
Daniel Defense is my favorite of the three and note that Colts only come in carbine length gas systems. So if you were looking for a mid-length gas system (a little softer shooting usually), then go with either BCM or DD. However all three of these brands are generally well regarded, are of high quality, and something you can hand down to your son if you take care of them. You also shouldn't have too many problems selling them if you ever need to.
If you're looking for a very solid AR on more of a budget, I usually suggest an M&P Sport II. It isn't top tier but it's a decent AR.