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11/22/2004 2:18:44 PM EDT
I know that I am probably starting something but I would like you honest opinions.  I want to buy a new rifle (like I really need another one) in the M-4 type configuration and have done the gun show thing so here are my choices:

DPMS
Rock River Arms
Bushmaster
Olympic

I have an Armalite and a Colt so they are out.  I am told that the DPMS is teflon coated.  Are the others also teflon coated and does it make a big difference?  I really love the trigger on the RRA and almost did a quick buy at the last gun show based on that alone.  I know the Bushmaster hasa a good reputation.  They all seemed to have a good fit except for the Olympic which wasn't really too bad (always can use the accuwedge) but it was also the cheapest.  I am sure thay all have thier plus's and minus's.  I will never use it for combat (God willing) so which one is the best for the money?  Thanks.  

11/22/2004 9:39:44 PM EDT
[#1]
RRA and Bushmaster make good rifles.  DPMS isn't too bad either, although some people don't like them.  Olympic arms is an OK company, but stay away from cast parts.  I hear those always break.  I don't own any of the brandsm entioned above; I have a Armalite, but my buddy has a Bushmaster, and it's a sweet little gun.  Of the ones you listed, Olympic is probably the worst, but even they aren't all that bad either.

Do a search; there are a couple fairly recent subjects on this matter.

Kevin
11/22/2004 11:11:11 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
I hear those always break.



Can you tell us which parts keep breaking?  I have not heard about them...

mark
11/23/2004 8:39:47 AM EDT
[#3]
Best for the Money?  I'd put it in this order:
1) Bushmaster
2) Rock River Arms
3) Oly
4) DPMS

Though 1&2 are very close and could be switched depending on critera, same could be said for #3&4.
11/24/2004 8:34:03 PM EDT
[#4]
I decided on the RRA mainly due to the trigger.  I will get to shoot it this weekend.  All the others seemed to be very well made but the match feel of the RRA trigger sold me.  Thanks for the posts.
11/24/2004 8:45:34 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
Best for the Money?  I'd put it in this order:
1) Bushmaster
2) Rock River Arms
3) Oly
4) DPMS

Though 1&2 are very close and could be switched depending on critera, same could be said for #3&4.



Why DPMS 4th?
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