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Posted: 2/9/2005 10:52:12 AM EDT
| Hey everyone I am new to the site. The big question and I know some people may have ask this before but what brand of manufacture should I go with. The AR-15 will be my first rifle I will want to buy this summer and I am just S.O.L as to what manufacture to go with I hear mixed reviews. I am willing to drop around a grand so I want to hear your guys opinions. I keeping getting told Colt is a good brand but I read a few threads and I see some people get worked up :) over that. So any feedback would be awsome. I have shot the Colts in the military and they were fine but I just want some info. Thanks people. |
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Bushmaster or RRA .... it's hard to find a colt now.. personally I likes BM and RRA M4. the price is right and good quality. as of right now i only have 1 AR (BM) and looking forword to buy RRA next month. a trigger kit from JP, Float HG for your AR then you'r all set.. .. I think that's good enough for a begginer... (just like me) ... just my $0.02 ..... |
RRA or Bushy get my vote. Why pay more for a pony?  Okay, seriously, Colt is a good rifle. However, I've had nothing but good experience with my Bushy, RRA and Eagle Arms products. It is only my opinion that Colt is no better than my Bushy & RRA rifles. Others will share my opinion and some will STRONGLY disagree. |
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welcome aboard, Ballistics. I'd go with the Colt since it is the name synonymous with AR15's, and is in small ways- a better choice. If Colt is an issue with you, the Bushmaster is a great choice as well, and has a reputation for fit, finish, quality, and accuracy. Plus they have an A+ customer service department. The best advice of all..............spend a few days bumping around this site- with eyes, ears- and most importantly- your mind- wide open. so much you can learn............ that could save you a lot of money and potentially grief. 
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| If you do settle for a Bushmaster, order it ASAP... As of now there is a 3 to 4 month wait for M-4's. Bushmaster is hoping that they can get caught up by spring, then again they told my last week that there is only a 8 week wait. I'm now just about at 10 weeks waiting. hinking.gif |
A local gun shop in my hometown still have 6 Bushmaster in the display. My hometown kinda like Bolt Action Rifle.. type.. |
Plus 1 RRA has a great fit and finish why pay more for the pony |
+2, RRA or Bushy, bolth good rifles.  |
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Ballistics What does the closest dealer(s) have in stock? Go check them out. In my area I found: 4 Colts. I thought they were heavy, had a good finish. I did not like the fact they were $1200.00 for a standard AR. 1OLY The finish was not as good the rifle did seem to feel loose. The cheapest of the bunch at $795.00. 10 to 20 Bushmasters good finish, feel and the prices were mid range $900.00 to $1400.00 1 RRA, however I was not abel to look at it because it was allready sold and I do not recall the price. If this is your first buy do not do it blind. go look at them like I did. I chose The Bushmaster Modular Carbine. Paid $1299.00 (See my Avatar) It felt solid had the forestock I was wanting and it was in stock for me to pick up. A few pluses I also liked was that it came in a case not a box. A cheap case for shure but I did not have to buy one with the rifle. Also it came with a thirty round Mag instead of the ten rounder as advertised. (I don't know if this is the norm) I got the serial numbers off of it before I bought it and sent an e-mail to BM looking for there information. They responded the next day with everything I was wanting to know. This quick responce said a lot to me about there service. So I do not know what you are looking to gain here in this forum. I feel strongly that what ever you buy you will be happy with. Hope this helped you out. Rollyman out! |
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