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Since recoil is an issue and the budget is $1,500, I'd consider an AR ($600-700), 10 magpul 30 round mags ($150), some spare parts (~$50 -$100), and the rest ($550 +-) on ammo and if needed a relatively inexpensive optic like a Vortex Strikefire. Regarding recoil, the longer the gas system the easier the recoil, so consider at least a mid length. A compensator can also help, but effective ones usually run at least $100, so I'd shoot it plain Jane first and see if it was tolerable.
As others have said a shotgun is a great and more inexpensive solution as long as you can take the recoil.
As others have said a shotgun is a great and more inexpensive solution as long as you can take the recoil.