ARMS SIR - worth the price?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ARMS SIR - worth the price?

Posted: 9/16/2004 9:43:53 AM EDT

I am leaning towards getting a mil-spec arms sir complete upper from bushmaster .. its kinda spendy.. so heres the question- is it worth the price? I am assembling a no-ban celebratory black rifle, no other purpose. So the question is, is it that good - compared for example to the BMAS rail system, or other rail systems that also offer multiple mounting points for extras. I guess I'm trying to justify the cost in some way. thanks..

also, anyone with pictures, please post so I can see what you've done with your ARMS equipped rifle/carbine .. thanks

-mb

Posted: 9/16/2004 9:47:43 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
mil-spec arms sir

That is an oxymoron.

Anyway, I've handled them and there are good quality rail systems, but they felt fat and clumsy to me, so I passed on getting one. I might buy one of the EE for a good price, but I wouldn't buy one at retail. Too many other rails systems out there that better fit my needs.

Posted: 9/16/2004 9:54:01 AM EDT

[#2]

I agree, they feel to big and bulky to me. I am currently in love with the LaRue rails. VERY nice. The Daniel Defense rails are nice too. I own a couple. But, the LaRue has some advantages over the DDs and for LESS money!

Posted: 9/16/2004 10:00:41 AM EDT

[#3]

I have one for sell if interested.. With rear site.. Make you a great price

it does create a somewhat larger surface area at the front of your weapon.. Kinda nice though.. it isnt really a weight issue.. just a personal preference really...

Posted: 9/16/2004 10:28:54 AM EDT

[#4]

They are tank, but it is indeed heavier than other FF systems.

The main complaints I have with SIR is;

1.Raised top rail (but this is also the factor that mounts SIR so secure)
2.Heavier.
3.3,6,9 o'clock rails are distant (relatively speaking) from the bore.

Posted: 9/16/2004 10:32:36 AM EDT

[#5]

storm, are you talking the fore-end only, or an upper?.. also which ver ARMS do you have.. I am looking for the pre-ban type.

Posted: 9/16/2004 10:37:14 AM EDT

[#6]

45M I do have it currently installed on an upper.. Something I may consider selling all together.. Email me scotty_nova"at"yahoo"dot'com and we will chat about it further
Thanks

Posted: 9/16/2004 11:04:24 AM EDT

[#7]

Get a Troy or LaRue. Cheaper and the quality is just as good. Neither raises the rail height either.

Personally, I would get the Troy since they are simpler to install and remove with 2 pieces.

Posted: 9/16/2004 11:51:43 AM EDT

[#8]

Get the SIR , dont worry about the extra bux , its personal preference and if your interested enough to ask this bunch of psychopaths for their opinion , you have the itch. I have a #50 bi-level and I could n't expect anymore out of it , the sight axsis is that much different , the barrel is still in the same place and it cools off very quickly .I guess if had a rail system from a different maker I'd be in their corner , but as it is ... you decide

Posted: 9/16/2004 11:55:38 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Get the SIR , dont worry about the extra bux , its personal preference and if your interested enough to ask this bunch of psychopaths for their opinion , you have the itch.