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Posted: 8/15/2006 11:59:40 PM EDT
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I am a sheriff deputy in SOuth Florida. I have $2000 to spend on an AR-15 of my choice. I want a heavy barrel and top of the line weapon I can depend on. I know nothing really of rifles (my specialty is handguns) can any one point me in the right direction? Thanks |
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Colt. Go to the law enforcement section for starters. colt.com $2,000.00 buys a lot of cool stuff too. Lots of dealers and LEO here who can give you some useful input. Try the Brothers Of The Shield forum. |
I'm in patrol, and most of what I use my carbine for is clearing buildings, alleys, houses etc.. I started with a heavy barrel carbine back after I got out of the military, but switched later to a lighter barrel. This allowed for much easier extended time with the weapon, especially when holding it one handed in a shooting position (opening doors, moving items, checking under beds etc). Are you looking for a general purpose weapon, close quarters weapon, or distance weapon? The answer will change what I would make as a recommendation. Below is a picture of my pig, its shown without a light . Feel free to IM or email me if you've got any questions. Stay Safe. 
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| Thanks for the info. It will be mostly for longer range shooting - we don't train to enter / clear buildings with rifles in my agency. Also for cover when tracking with a K9 unit. My concern is the increase in hurricane activity here in West Palm and the need for extended ops once the area gets hit again by a major storm. Last year we had two hurricanes, one right after the other and we worked for a few weeks straight. I have looked at some of the "light" barrels and they seem awfully flimsy to me - maybe I am used to a shot gun barrel, but I would think a rifle barrel should be a little more solid feeling when holding it. |
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