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Posted: 5/20/2007 10:16:31 AM EDT
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Sorta new. Don't read much on Armalites here - is that because they don't sell partials? Or are they crap - or rare in the AR world? Just got my first AR - an Armalite M-15 National Match, 20" ss, removable handle, flash hider, 2 stg trigger (sub 4# break, no creep). Magpul grip & trigger guard only mods.. And a Holosight for the rail. Mostly for long distance bench work (Leuopold VX-III 4.5x14) - or ranch. I'm no urban commando. I'm not going to a 'match'. Connected 10 rounds @ 100 w/match ammo without much effort. I did NO research - so flame me. I didn't research the scope either. It may be abundantly clear I have more money than brains..... |
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Armalite is among the best money can buy. Every AR in my safe is presently an Armalite. A lot of people buy Bushmaster or RRA because it's cheaper. IMO Armalite takes flack only from people who can't afford them, or have never owned one. EDIT: Not trying to flame anyone. I've owned Bushmaster and RRA too in the past, but the quality is not the same. Armalite is a pedigree by far. |
Thanks. Yea, it wasn't cheap - but I'm a fool for SS. The owners manual cracks me up as well - like it was written by humans (even tells you some triggers have added creep -because of lawyers, and how to fix the creep). They had a shorter barrelled Wilson with a single stg trigger that couldn't have broke over 2# - and a S&W M&P performance center ($$). But the Armalite got my attention. |
I like the flat top and Armalite scope mount (not cheap, allows further forward mount) - also no change in print @ 100 yds if reinstalling scope at same index.. Let's me use the Holosight as well - so I can be a range commando. |
Next toy you should consider is some night vision. See www.nightoptics.com/. Great people to work with, and a fine product. |
I purchased an Armalite M-15 Carbine last Fall and love the rifle's fit, finish, trigger pull and overall accuracy (don't forget the life-time warranty either). The problem is that when I got "the bug" to purhcase a 20" barrel AR recently, I purchased a Bushmaster 20" barrel A3 and it isn't nearly as nice as the Armalite. I wasn't able to get the Armalite with a fixed front site and the Bushmaster was $75 cheaper, so I brought it home instead. I should've held out and have gotten a matching 20" barrel Armalite instead because the Bushmaster's finish is uneven, the trigger is terrible and the handguards look like they came out of an armorer's parts bin! 
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| I think for your uses an Armalite would be great. They do have a front sight that is held on with set screws, not pins. I guess this is preferred by match shooters as the pinned front sight is theoretically less accurate. I have seen one Armalite (a 308) that came from the factory with a canted front sight. Not a big deal, but something to watch for. |
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I have 3 Armalite rifles. I have an M15 midlength carbine flatop, an M15A2 20" with a NM trigger. I also have an AR10A2 carbine. I like Armalite rifles, and their customer service has been good to me. ETA: They are a good company and they manufacture a good product. |
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