for that kind of money you should go with trusted quality and companies who have earned their respect as US made and tested. i know the sights, WML, and magazines make it a more enticing offer, but don’t be fooled
a Bravo Company or Daniel Defense are going to be probably your 2 top notch US companies by far, and that’s been proven. both make weapons that meet or succeed mil spec standards, and they also prove it. it’s one thing for a company to call their weapons milspec, and batch test them and their parts as so. but it’s a different thing to inspect every rifle for defects before it hits the shelves.
These rifles are gonna run you anywhere from $1,500-2,000 respectively, and you can have all those attachments that were on your pawn shop gun for less than another $1,000.
when it comes to a weapon that’s sole purpose is to defend you and your family from a threat a simple 9mm or 12 pump cannot stop. you don’t want to take any shortcuts. good luck