[ARCHIVED THREAD] - First AR? Star Firearms

Posted: 2/21/2007 8:18:57 PM EDT

I am looking for my first AR 15 and was wanting some advice. I know that I want an a3 flat top upper, but I don't know if I need the collapsable stock or if I want a 16 or 20 inch barrel. I don't do alot of long range shooting, 100 yards at best. Also, I don't have alot of money to spend. I am looking at 600-700 dollARs to start out with and I can upgrade from there. A couple of brands I have looked at ARe Olympic ARms and StAR FireARms(which I have never heARd of). How ARe these rifles in terms of relieability and accuacey.

All suggestions ARe welcome
thanks Borbski

Posted: 2/21/2007 8:24:01 PM EDT

[#1]

you can get a good used bushmaster or maybe even a new DPMS for about that price.

Ive never owned an olympic or a star so i cant comment directly about them but you should REALLY REALLY think about buying something else.

Posted: 2/21/2007 9:18:54 PM EDT

[#2]

Ive asked around being a amateur and .. I have heard that Olys are not as good quality as you may want. I was told to go Bushmaster or Armalite, as these are good quality. And Im told Colt makes a great AR.

Posted: 2/21/2007 9:55:40 PM EDT

[#3]

Well, they are built on a Double Star lower. Double Star is the mfg. And J&T is their distributor. People rant and rave on this web site about how good Double Star lowers are and how good the J&T parts are. After that it's a matter of how well they are assembled. Probably just fine.

I'd buy the Doublestar over an Olympic. YMMV

Posted: 2/22/2007 8:04:45 AM EDT

[#4]

Stag will also meet your price requirement. You can get a complete upper and lower on the EE for less than $700.

As far as 16 or 20, I would personally go with 16. Still plenty of velocity and much better handling IMO.

Seydou

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