going to buy a rifle---advice?

[t-maxxracer32]

so a few of my freinds go shooting alot so im thinking of buying myself a rifle.

ima pick up a bunch of extra shifts at work so im thinking my limit will be around 1000...

went to my local gunshop today and they have some sick guns that are right in that price range (mostly AR-15s)

want a 220 223 caliber or somewhere near that.

another thing i want is for it to look like an assault rifle because who doesnt want a sick looking gun! if ima spend 1k i know i can get a quality gun that looks awesome.

another need for me is semi auto.

thanks for any help!