AR10 Recommendations

I’m finally going to bite the bullet and buy an AR. Upon my brother’s suggetion, I’m looking at an AR10 (though i’m open to suggestion here). My brother also suggested a Panther DPS AR10. My past experience here is with the M16A2, A3 and of course multiple handguns.

My budget is maxed at $1500. So I’m looking for other AR10 suggestions. I’m looking at a weapon with excellent stopping power. I have no issues with a strong kick as long as I can maintain control of the weapon at 500yds. I don’t need a ton of accessories, I can always add those later. I’ve always been good with fixed sights on the M16.

So my friends, what are your AR recommendations? Or what are your alternative recommendations I should be considering?

Unimportant side note. Apparently, in Colorado, I can only buy magazines that hold 7 rounds. Which is as stupid as it sounds because it’s legal to buy a modification kit to increase round capacity or I can just buy a magazine in another state.