I just got a RRA Entry last week. Very nice. I also own a Colt 6920, Colt 6520, and I just got a S&W M&P today. The only other one I would like is the Bushmaster Patrolman's Carbine.
I suggest the RRA entry or the Bushy Patrolman's Carbine. Both are in the $800.00-$900.00 range. Both have their advantages, but in my opinion you can't go wrong with either. Here is my personal
opinion because I own the RRA Entry and my shooting buddy owns the Bushy Patrolman's Carbine. Again this is only my opinion.
RRA Entry vs. the Bushy Patrolman's Carbine:Pro's for the RRA Entry:Match Trigger
Heavy Profile M4 Barrel
Front side sling adapter
Awesome fit and finish
Bigger M4 syle handguards
Lifetime Warranty
Con's for the RRA Entry:A Little heavier than the Bushy
Chrome Lined Barrel is an option ($30.00 or $35.00 I can't remember)
Pro's for the Bushmaster Patrol's CarbineChrome lined barrel is standard
Comes with hard case
Lighter than RRA
Con's for Bushmaster Patrolman's CarbineNo Front side sling attachment
1 year warranty
All the pro's and cons of both are very trivial. The only thing that should impact the purchase is the lifetime warranty with the RRA Entry and the match trigger that RRA Entry has. As far as the front side sling attachment, you'll probably use a rear one point sling anyways. The weight difference is noticable but nothing substantial. I do like the larger hanguards of the RRA Entry. With that said, either one you pick would be great, you cant go wrong. As far as considering Colts or even the new S&W, youre going to spend a little more (Approx. $100.00-300.00 more.) I just bought the RRA entry last week and got the S&W M&P today but that doesnt mean I'm not going to buy the Partolman's Carbine.......I'm just waiting for some more greenbacks.
Hopefully this helped you rather than confuse you more. All of the above statements are only my opinion. I am writing this at work so I may have left out some important info.....hopefully the experts will chime in and add their thoughts to help you. Whatever you get...post some pics!!
Here are the aforementioned AR's I have.
Colt 6920, Colt 6520, RRA EntrySmith and Wesson M&P