AR Sponsor
Posted: 9/26/2009 6:52:28 PM EDT
|
Hello all. This is my first post here so if I placed in wrong section, sorry just say so and where it needs to go. Anyway, I am new to the AR seen and am getting ready to pick one up in a week or two. I have pretty much decided what I am looking for, but still trying to decide on what brand. I know this is a frequently asked question, but I have narrowed my choices down to 4, so if everyone would, PLEASE give your opinions as to the four. This will be a basic entry rifle that my wife and I will be shooting and once I get more familiar with it, plan on picking me up one with more of the goodies, so please keep that in mind. Anyway, the four I have narrowed it down to are: Armalite, Bushmaster, Double Star and Del-ton. What do you all have to say?? Thanks!
|
| From what you say your intended use is going to be, I think any of them would suit you fine. I have had good experiences with Armalite and Bushmaster. I have a Del-Ton kit on order due to their good reviews here and have also heard good things about Double Star. |
| Out of those 4 i only own Bushmaster, never had any problems with it at all. This was my first and only AR i bought complete. Now i build them using the parts i like/want. Most of the time it is cheaper this way to. I say buy a complete one first, learn the rifle/parts, then build one. Just my .02. Maybe someone else can comment on those other companys |
| Look HERE. Some of the info about brands is a little dated, but the general info is still relevent. Good luck. |
| depends on what you are looking to spend. double stars and deltons can be had for around $650, armalite for around $700 and bushys for aroun $750-$850. that puts you in the league of Stag and RRA, all are pretty goods guns with good reviews, its just what you want to spend. |
| Thanks everyone, one additional question. If I get one with a flat top receiver and add a red/green dot scope, will the front fixed sight interfere with it, or do I need to get one with a fold down front sight? I didn't mention this at first, but I am close to a place that I can get a Del-ton and DS basic for about 700 each, or get a bushy or armalite for 800-820. |
|
You will see the front sight in the scope. If it bothers you are not is up to you. You will want a set up that will absolute co-witness (place the dot on the front sight post)or higher. If it ends up bothering you that much you can always remove the FSB and put a folding one on it later.
+1 on building one yourself. Check it out before you buy. You may not save any money but you can get better quality parts for the same $$$$. |
| Since someone mentioned CMMG, if you haven't already, take a look at their bargain bin. $599, I think, if they still have any left. You could do a lot worse. Building a lower receiver isn't very hard, but if you want to get into shooting ASAP, buy a complete rifle for starters. |
|
Quoted: Out of those 4 i only own Bushmaster, never had any problems with it at all. This was my first and only AR i bought complete. Now i build them using the parts i like/want. Most of the time it is cheaper this way to. I say buy a complete one first, learn the rifle/parts, then build one. Just my .02. Maybe someone else can comment on those other companys I did the same thing. I bought my Bushmaster complete and have built everyone since. That is the best way to learn about the rifle. BTW, I really like my bushy. I paid TOP dollar because of you know who, but it was still worth it to me.
|
| I do believe that is what I am going to do, buy my first one to look it over and start shooting and learn about them and then build my next one. I like buildig things so shouldn't be a problem once I get use to it. I build golf clubs and have had no problems with taking down my AK/mauser/MN. Would do my own reloading if I just had more room at home which right now I don't have ANY spare room. Need a bigger house for what I want to do! |
AR Sponsor