Quoted: Now I just have to decide which manufacturer and options
1. Is Colt worth the price and where do I buy one?
Given my urban tactical requirements
2. What type of optics? 3. What barrel length? 4. Am I forgetting any thing?
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I am a newbie, therfore I don't know squat. I start all my posts that way, otherwise, someone with more posts than me will jump down my throat for sharing my opinion.
Here's what I have learned in my short time as an AR owner: (By the way, I am the proud new owner of a Colt LE6920HB and have one LE6920 for sale - not cheap)
1) When you're buying a Colt, you're paying for the name. It seems like you can get roughly the same quality from a Bushmaster, RRA, or others. Personally, I like having the designer crap, brand name, etc, and I'm willing to spend the extra money to buy a product with a long standing reputation, and the most proven combat experience. Therefore, I went with the Colt. Now that I've got a Colt, I'm ready to buy a Bushmaster that I believe will do the same thing for less money. I think you can get a Bushy equivalent to the LE6920 (without 1:7 twist) for around $800 - $900. If you're only buying one, may I suggest a flat top model. It gives you more options which, IMHO, if you only have one, why not have more options?
2) Optics: For CQB, go with the EOTech 512/552 or the Aimpoint Comp M2/ML2 (models depend on whether or not you need night vision capablities). If you want a little magnification, go with the ACOG TA31. All of the models I have mentioned (CQB and magnified) give you the ability to shoot with both eyes open, which makes target acquisition faster and easier. Also, Those 3 are the most commonly used optics in the US Military. Just look at any photos of US Marines in Iraq carrying an M4 and you will see one of those 3 mentioned. The way I see it, if it's good enough for the military, it's good enough for me. You'll also want to get a good set of BUIS. I prefer the GG&G MAD because of it's very low profile when not in use. That's what I bought. Others also like the ARMS#40L. I think you'll like either one about the same.
3) Barrel Lenght - longer gives you greater accuracy for distance shooting, so you decide what you need. You mentioned 'tactical', so I'm guessing you'd be better off with a 16" barrel. 4" is a big difference, especially if you're talking maneuvering in an urban setting. Compact and lighter. I thinkt that's your best bet. It still has an effective range of 600 meters. That's over 1/4 mile. I don't really see the need for a longer barrel unless you'll be mostly shooting at things very far away (In which case, get a magnified scope too)
4) Anything else? - This is the wrong place to ask that question. Everytime I come to this website I find something else I 'need' for my AR.
- Tactical Light
- Vertical Forward Grip
- Tactical Laser
- Rail system to mount all this crap
- New pistol grip
- Larue quick release mounts (in case you decide to have both CQB sights and a mangified scope - it lets you swap them out quickly and easily)
- Lots and lots of mags
- 1 Beta C MAG
- Tactical Case
How's that for a newbie? Can anyone tell me how I'm doing so far? I'm sure I made a few mistakes, so let's have it.