AR 15 9mm manufacturer product differences

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AR 15 9mm manufacturer product differences

Posted: 10/6/2005 7:56:15 PM EDT

What are the important things to look for in a 9mm AR15?

So far I see Colt, RRA, and Oly Arms making 9's.

1) Are there other manufacturers?

2) More important: What are the important things to look for? For example, what's up with the magazine well controversy?

I'm going to buy a 9mm. I like Colts, really and truly, but don't like their policy towards civilians, and don't necessarily want a LEO only lower. Ive been loking at RRA but hear complaints about the way the lowers set up.

Help me out, Please.

Thanks,

Rick

edited for spelling

Posted: 10/6/2005 7:42:38 PM EDT

[#1]

IM SENT

Try here

www.jobrelatedstuff.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=15

this would be the forum if you were selling a product not asking questions.

ETA Last Edited :: 10/6/2005 11:56:15 PM EDT by Boom Boom moved it from the EE to the correct forum.

Posted: 10/6/2005 8:42:07 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for switching this.

Rick

Posted: 10/6/2005 11:33:58 PM EDT

[#3]

I just picked up a Colt LE6450 9mm Thursday and whats not to like about Colt's policy............They are still selling rifles and the LE thing is mostly internet bs

anyway here is mine fresh out of the Born-on bag

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:17:02 AM EDT

[#4]

here's my colt

im not a hardcore colt fan like some others but since i wanted the bolt hold open i decided to go with what works and got the colt.

Posted: 10/7/2005 7:46:52 AM EDT

[#5]

Gents, atleast you have the option of buying a Colt. Since I live in the state they are manufactured I can't buy a Colt marked AR-15 we still have an AWB. Only Match Targets for us. However, my OLY 9MM has proven itself by being reliable and accurate.

Posted: 10/7/2005 8:35:41 AM EDT

[#6]

Is Colt the only one that has a bolt hold open?

What are the differences in the mag block systems?

Rick

Posted: 10/7/2005 8:51:08 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Is Colt the only one that has a bolt hold open?

What are the differences in the mag block systems?

Rick

No, Hahn Precision has several options for both Oly and Colt style 9mm mag blocks. And you dont have to ruin a lower by putting holes in it. Hahn is supposed to have better blocks than RRA or the Brownells crap. I beleive they have 2 options that hold the bolt open on last round if your using colt mags.

Posted: 10/7/2005 8:53:31 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Is Colt the only one that has a bolt hold open?

What are the differences in the mag block systems?

Rick

NO . There is slight differences in blocks. I have a RRA bottom loading block in my build and it works just like the Colt guns.

U can builda gun yourself for alot cheaper then the Colt guns. I spent about $800 on my gun in the start until I added the FF rail on other goodies.

HAHN FROM BROWNELL U can find them cheaper elsewhere THe RRA is a great block I have had no problems with mine since using COLT mags and BETA.

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:28:57 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Gents, atleast you have the option of buying a Colt. Since I live in the state they are manufactured I can't buy a Colt marked AR-15 we still have an AWB. Only Match Targets for us. However, my OLY 9MM has proven itself by being reliable and accurate.

you could build one on a different lower.

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:30:29 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Is Colt the only one that has a bolt hold open?

What are the differences in the mag block systems?

Rick
NO . There is slight differences in blocks. I have a RRA bottom loading block in my build and it works just like the Colt guns. U can builda gun yourself for alot cheaper then the Colt guns. I spent about $800 on my gun in the start until I added the FF rail on other goodies. HAHN FROM BROWNELL U can find them cheaper elsewhere THe RRA is a great block I have had no problems with mine since using COLT mags and BETA.

i didnt pay that much more than what you did for my colt

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:44:52 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Is Colt the only one that has a bolt hold open?

What are the differences in the mag block systems?

Rick
NO . There is slight differences in blocks. I have a RRA bottom loading block in my build and it works just like the Colt guns. U can builda gun yourself for alot cheaper then the Colt guns. I spent about $800 on my gun in the start until I added the FF rail on other goodies. HAHN FROM BROWNELL U can find them cheaper elsewhere THe RRA is a great block I have had no problems with mine since using COLT mags and BETA.

i didnt pay that much more than what you did for my colt

I did not buy any thing from ya did I????? Or you saying you have a goverment gun???LOL

Posted: 10/8/2005 5:46:04 PM EDT

[#12]

Anybody have any personal experience with the Beretta Storm?

I have a truck load of magazines, and it is light with some nice features. The barrel isn't threaded but it could be to accept a can.

I've been focusing on the AR platform for uniformity, but think I should keep an open mind.

Rick

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