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Posted: 11/19/2003 9:30:31 PM EDT
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I love the AR-15.
If you don't get enough input here why not go over to "M96 Recon.com" and ask them? |
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Posted: 11/19/2003 9:39:08 PM EDT
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+1 for AR-15, specially since money is tight. Leaves extra $$$ for ammo, mags, accesories, etc.
The M96 is overpriced IMO. |
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Posted: 11/19/2003 10:22:00 PM EDT
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Thanks for the input. As far as Ar15's go, what brand would you recommend? Some years ago I had a Colt preban AR but I'm looking for the best bang for my buck.
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Posted: 11/19/2003 10:26:21 PM EDT
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M96 is a nice rifle, but it's overpriced and heavier than an AR. If money's tight, find a nice AR and get mags and accessories for it that you want.
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Posted: 11/19/2003 10:57:45 PM EDT
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Get an AR. One with a chrome lined barrel. A Bushmaster or Armalite, are probably the most reliable choices.
If you want to save money buy a lower half and separate upper, that should save you about $ 100 because you will effectively avoid the excise tax on assembled rifles. Take whatever money you save over not paying for the Recon and put it towards a gun mounted surefire light if you are going to use it as a defensive carbine (check the equipment exchange for "brightflashlites" he will get you a good light) or spend the money on a tactical carbine course. |
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Posted: 11/19/2003 11:06:59 PM EDT
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What kinda shootin you gonna do?
And don't forget your CRAB's: Colt, RRA, Armalite, and Bushmaster. 
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Posted: 11/19/2003 11:24:22 PM EDT
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I want the rifle to be primarily for fun shooting but I also want something nice for defense as well. I was over at Bushmaster and this is what I was looking at.
Bushmaster 16" A3 Upper Receiver w/ ARMS S.I.R. System Assembly XM15 E2S Complete Lower Receiver with Skeleton Stock |
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Posted: 11/19/2003 11:27:17 PM EDT
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AR-15... Much more versitile...
The M-96, OTOH, is a fine example of a good idea never quite finished... It's supposedly based on the Stoner 63, a system (and it was) designed by the same guy who did the AR, with the intention of creating a 'universal' rifle that could swap between a DMR-type weapon, an assault rifle, or a beltfed LMG just by exchanging parts... Completely modular (moreso than the AR), you could even move the magwell around from top to bottom as needed... The problem is that Robinson Arms only did the parts for the assault-rfile part of the system. If they had actually made a complete Stoner-63 semiauto clone (with optional belt feed and DMR barrel modules), it would be perfect... But they didn't, and the AR is still the most modular gun available today... Get one... |
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Posted: 11/19/2003 11:42:03 PM EDT
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Just get a basic 16" Bushy. Great gun.
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Posted: 11/19/2003 11:47:36 PM EDT
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Colt, RRA, and Bushmaster all have parts made by Continental Machine in New Britain, CT. Those parts are all equivilant in quality. Of the three, if it was my money buying a stock rifle on the cheap, my first choice would be RRA. Colt has too many propritary parts to suit me.
Armalite's parts are made by Lewis machine & Tool. Olympic Arms makes most of their own parts. I like their lifetime warranty and their option list for their rifles. They also have kits on sale that make an ar15 very affordable. Oly's also tend to shoot straight. |
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Posted: 11/20/2003 12:54:24 AM EDT
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Get a Mini-14, it's the most accurate rifle on earth.
What!? |
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Posted: 11/20/2003 1:15:55 AM EDT
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Get the AR. I have no clue what the other thing is but get it later.
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Posted: 11/20/2003 1:21:18 AM EDT
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[ARF motto]
Get both [/ARF motto] |
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Posted: 11/20/2003 1:26:44 AM EDT
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You want go wrong with a good AR.
Just remember you are the shooting it so get what you want. |
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