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9/4/2010 9:44:32 AM EDT
I'm looking at getting an AR here in about a month, so I've been looking around and researching my options. This is the option that I'm looking closer at right now:

Upper: Stag-16 Model 1H Pre-Ban $504 ::: http://ar15sa.fatcow.com/store/page2.html
Lower: Spikes Tactical Complete Lower w/ M4 Stock $250 ::: http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_114&products_id=86

Total (Roughly): $754

Any opinions on it? I'm open to suggestions also. I have heard good things about both. Would I be better off going with a Stag lower? This rifle will be used for home defense, and a short range (<100yds) gun for around the farm.

Edit to add:
Also looking at this setup:
Upper: Del-Ton AR15 Pre-Ban A2 Upper- Complete with Chrome Lined Barrel- $450 ::: http://www.del-ton.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DT1014
Lower: Same as Above $250

Total (Roughly): $700

Thanks
9/4/2010 10:02:51 AM EDT
[#1]
I would hardly call this a 'build' when all you have to do is push two pins in!  Otherwise you are gtg.
9/4/2010 10:05:17 AM EDT
[#2]
You know what I mean... Just lookin for opinions on the products, or if I should choose some other setup.

Thanks
9/4/2010 10:27:15 AM EDT
[#3]
This one is hard to beat. I think it's $50 less with the coupon code floating around here
http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php
9/4/2010 10:36:26 AM EDT
[#4]
I know I like the LE uppers that STAG/CMT sells now!!
They have the 1/7 twist also.


As for a Lower

All I care about if its a Forged REC  and has a Mil specc Extn/buffer tube if useing telestock
and a Quality LPK


You could Save Up a extra 200 bucks and get a  complete LMT M4 14.5 upper etc!
LMT has a long track record of quality  uppers / lowers

check out the LMT website
9/4/2010 10:41:20 AM EDT
[#5]
I personal do not like my rifles miss matched.

I wold buy all Spikes or all Stag.

I would also personaly buy BCM, but thatsnot what you asked.
9/4/2010 10:52:44 AM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
I personal do not like my rifles miss matched.

I wold buy all Spikes or all Stag.

I would also personaly buy BCM, but thatsnot what you asked.


This.. Only I would go for the Spikes middy at 809 list. Gets you the lifetime warrantee too
9/4/2010 10:54:23 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
I personal do not like my rifles miss matched.

I wold buy all Spikes or all Stag.

I would also personaly buy BCM, but thatsnot what you asked.


Well I did ask that in my second post So, thanks for the opinion! I've been looking at those too, but I can't bring myself to drop the coin for it... I know they're quality and all, but I've also heard good things about Del-Ton (My second "setup" option). I also like the Del-Ton because of the heavy barrel. Granted its an A2, but I think they have an A4 HBAR upper on their site too.

@jcrowl: Yeah, I'm leaning closer towards getting a complete rifle, especially if I went with Spikes, because you can't beat the price compared to buying spikes components separate.

Thanks Guys
9/4/2010 1:12:00 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
This one is hard to beat. I think it's $50 less with the coupon code floating around here
http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php


This is definitely the way to go. I think the only coupon code valid anymore is 5% off "ARFCOM" bringing the M4LE to $759. Can you afford the extra $5?
9/4/2010 1:23:03 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Quoted:
This one is hard to beat. I think it's $50 less with the coupon code floating around here
http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php


This is definitely the way to go. I think the only coupon code valid anymore is 5% off "ARFCOM" bringing the M4LE to $759. Can you afford the extra $5?



And as far as I know Spikes is the only manufacturer that has stepped up to the plate and posted certification documents to back up the claim that their rifles are actually built using mil-spec parts…LINK... from the barrel all the way down to the grease used on the barrel nut.

For the money the only 2 rifles that I would go with are Spikes and BCM… And since Spikes has a more competitive price and are actually willing to prove that they are up to spec I think that pretty much narrows it down.

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