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Posted: 10/15/2005 10:09:05 AM EDT
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I have built a number of AR's. I got a good deal on a DPMS stripped lower (from DPMS at the last gunshow), so I started putting a "budget AR" together, with some of the parts I scraped up. So far it is a complete lower, with A2 buttstock, and grip, and I have a rifle length handguard for it (all OD green). I can't decide what to do for a barrel length? I do know that I'm just looking for a kick around range gun, and I'm set on an A2 style upper, w/ non-removable carrying handle. What I can't decide on, is should I go nostalgic, with a full A2 20" barrel setup? Or go with a Dissipator style barrel setup? This is going to be a range gun, but has potential for being a loaner gun for varmit hunting (should my Dad ever actually want to go, which is unlikely). I guess I'm leaning towards the 20" barrel, but I've always liked the looks of the rifle length handguards on the 16" barrel (dissipator), and I think my OD Green furniture would look sweet on a Dissipator. Any advise/opinions welcome! Thanks. ETA: For what it's worth, I already have: - Bushmaster M4gery - DPMS 16" with A2 stock, and A2 style upper - RRA freefloated varmit And I have owned but sold (due to financial or space reasons, not due to dislike): - Olympic Arms (w/ SGW stop sign) all A2 setup (my first AR) - RRA complete A2 (my first build, built during the ban) |
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