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Posted: 11/29/2012 11:12:56 AM EDT
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I'll be purchasing my first AR in the coming weeks and was wondering if there are any brands that should be avoided? I'll be buying from Cabela's as most of the cost will be covered by points I've earned using their credit card. Currently they have DPMS, Bushmaster, S&W, Windham, and Sig. I'm leaning towards the DPMS 5.56 Recon or S&W M&P15OR-MOE
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Of the ones you mentioned, I'd go with the Windham (which is made by the same folks who used to build Bushmaster) or the S&W.
The Sig is also probably good to go, though I've never handled or shot one. I also like CMMG and have had all good things to say about the CMMGs I have. There's always LMT and Colt, too. 
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| My PD issues Bushmasters, they are just OK. Of your choices I would go with the Dpms, S&W, or the Sig. I don't know anything about Windham though. I have a close friend who was a Special Forces Sniper in Viietnam, so he knows guns pretty good. He has a S &W MOE and loves it. |
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I'll be purchasing my first AR in the coming weeks and was wondering if there are any brands that should be avoided? I'll be buying from Cabela's as most of the cost will be covered by points I've earned using their credit card. Currently they have DPMS, Bushmaster, S&W, Windham, and Sig. I'm leaning towards the DPMS 5.56 Recon or S&W M&P15OR-MOE Any opinions? Thanks http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/591552_Companies_to_stay_away_from_.html |
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Of those Brands get the S&W.
Make sure the Sig isn't a piston gun. DPMS has a love/hate relationship. (I own a 308 with no issues) Bushmaster also has fallen from "Good" to "Ok" (My lower is Bushmaster) Rather than be super l337, either of the above 3 will be OK, but S&W is the best of the three. Stake your castle nut! Windham is new Sig quality has gone downhill over the years. Cabela's is expensive, but if you are using your points--probably ok. |
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I'll be purchasing my first AR in the coming weeks and was wondering if there are any brands that should be avoided? I'll be buying from Cabela's as most of the cost will be covered by points I've earned using their credit card. Currently they have DPMS, Bushmaster, S&W, Windham, and Sig. I'm leaning towards the DPMS 5.56 Recon or S&W M&P15OR-MOE Any opinions? Thanks http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/591552_Companies_to_stay_away_from_.html Sorrry, I searched before posting using "brands to avoid" and hat thread didn't come up. |
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The S&W is $999.99 with $100.00 rebate which appears to compare with other shops favorably. After my points, I'll have less than $400 into it and have never paid a dime of interest. I'd rather have a 60% discount on a $900 gun than no discount on an $800 one.
I never looked into it, but does anyone know if Cabela's in Michigan sells stripped lowers? |
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I never looked into it, but does anyone know if Cabela's in Michigan sells stripped lowers? I think they do, but I've never seen them there so I don't know. And I've only been to the Dundee one. Wouldn't hurt to ask while you're there. The S&W would be my choice too. |
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they are all fine Buy the one that fits you and your tastes best and never look back this is not good advice. And why? they are all from major manufacturers that stand behind their products. Ok they are not Noveski or Larue, but they are far from junk. Not everyone needs an AR suitable for the battlefield. The average buyer will be well served with these "lesser" brands JMO |
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they are all fine Buy the one that fits you and your tastes best and never look back this is not good advice. And why? they are all from major manufacturers that stand behind their products. Ok they are not Noveski or Larue, but they are far from junk. Not everyone needs an AR suitable for the battlefield. The average buyer will be well served with these "lesser" brands JMO Once again, this is not sound advice There are brands to stay away from. 
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Buy a Colt or Spikes. Use the Cabelas points in conjunction with one of those coupons they send out for $100$75 (these days) off of $500 and buy ammo or an Aimpoint (or anything else you may need since it appears you frequent Cabelas anyway).
Simple answer: Windham or S&W. My older Bushmasters were good (currently Windham). |
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they are all fine Buy the one that fits you and your tastes best and never look back this is not good advice. And why? they are all from major manufacturers that stand behind their products. Ok they are not Noveski or Larue, but they are far from junk. Not everyone needs an AR suitable for the battlefield. The average buyer will be well served with these "lesser" brands JMO Once again, this is not sound advice There are brands to stay away from. http://www.vulcanarmament.com/gfx/vulcan_logo.jpg Yes there are brands to stay away from your right . The op is buying from Cabela's and mentioned the brands available to him there. I think of those he would be fine. If you can site specific reasons for him to avoid those brands then please do so |
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