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Posted: 2/23/2006 11:00:53 PM EDT
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I am going to buy an AR to carry at work,patrol supervisor, or have to carry a mini 14. I do not want optics on this weapon and basically want to KISS. I have thought of the following two options: 16" A-1 LW carbine w/ collapsible stock and flashlight 16" Dissipator A-2 sights(will have to add collapsile stock and flashlight) I can buy/put together the A-1 for around $650.00 and the dissipator will be 840.00 plus extras Please help me decide, I have just about drove myself nutso with this |
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I'd go halfway between your two options: Bushmaster Dissipator w/ M4-profile barrel and A1 sights = $525 shipped Lower w/ collapsible: $230ish I just bought a Dissipator as described above, and am quite pleased with it. If you're going to stay iron sights, the Dissy has a much better sight radius than an M4gery, and I prefer the A1 sights as they have fewer moving parts than the A2 sights. The M4-profile Dissy barrel makes a big difference in weight and balance. Most folks w/ HBAR Dissys say that they're nose-heavy. The upper described is not a stock product, but I just called BM and described what I wanted, and they put it all together for me and shipped it out a couple weeks later. Nothing wrong with an M16A1 upper, just you're limited to 55gr ammo, and not quite as handy a barrel length. -MV |
| I know you said you didn't want optics. But I would go with an M4/A3, Then if you want to add or change anything later, it's much easier. If you can, try various configurations before you buy/build. My .02 cents for what it's worth. I just noticed, this is post 556. |
With the above two statements in mind my I would think the A1 would be the logical choice. Of course that's not considering the tax write off stand point, if that applies. Good luck with your decision. 
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