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2/11/2010 6:32:19 AM EDT
First AR will be a 16-inch middy. I'm trying to decide between two (three, really) options:

1) Go cheaper, meaning a DSA 16-inch middy upper for $300 and fit it with a BCM BCG and charging handle and maybe a Troy TRX rail, for a total of under $700. Disadvantages: 1:9 twist and probably little resale value while these uppers are at these proces.

2) Go "gooder," meaning a BCM middy upper (basic $425/hammered $525) with a BCM BCG and rail , for total upper cost of $800/$900. Advantages: 1:7 twist and good resale value.

I shoot mostly flintlocks, so it will not see thousands of rounds. This'll go on a Mega lower I already have built. What I really want is a good, reliable shooter. I'll build a boutique AR later.
2/11/2010 6:37:54 AM EDT
[#1]
Someone will be along shortly to tell you to "get both".
2/11/2010 6:38:09 AM EDT
[#2]
Awww crap, it was me.





Get both.
2/11/2010 6:40:37 AM EDT
[#3]
Beer?
2/11/2010 6:53:37 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Beer?


That's a hell of a good point. The cheaper route leaves more money for BOURBON.
2/11/2010 7:01:58 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
First AR will be a 16-inch middy. I'm trying to decide between two (three, really) options:

1) Go cheaper, meaning a DSA 16-inch middy upper for $300 and fit it with a BCM BCG and charging handle and maybe a Troy TRX rail, for a total of under $700. Disadvantages: 1:9 twist and probably little resale value while these uppers are at these proces.

2) Go "gooder," meaning a BCM middy upper (basic $425/hammered $525) with a BCM BCG and rail , for total upper cost of $800/$900. Advantages: 1:7 twist and good resale value.

I shoot mostly flintlocks, so it will not see thousands of rounds. This'll go on a Mega lower I already have built. What I really want is a good, reliable shooter. I'll build a boutique AR later.


1) Resale value for AR's is dead.
2) It just has to work, right?
2/11/2010 7:27:38 AM EDT
[#6]
Split the difference and get a 1 in 8 twist and a Wylde chamber.
2/11/2010 7:37:00 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Beer?


That's a hell of a good point. The cheaper route leaves more money for BOURBON.


The point is you were to share with the group.

Have you filled out the questionnaire yet?

2/11/2010 10:40:33 AM EDT
[#8]
What questionaire?
2/11/2010 10:48:51 AM EDT
[#9]




Quoted:



Have you filled out the questionnaire yet?








The group never asked him. 'Cause this forker decided to make his intro thread right after HG jumped everybody.




http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=15&t=394340
2/11/2010 11:26:54 AM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
What questionaire?


It appears that your nickname is quite accurate...


2/11/2010 11:51:54 AM EDT
[#11]
auto response answer: both


however i say go bcm, i have had nothing but great exp with their products
2/11/2010 4:22:55 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
First AR will be a 16-inch middy. I'm trying to decide between two (three, really) options:

1) Go cheaper, meaning a DSA 16-inch middy upper for $300 and fit it with a BCM BCG and charging handle and maybe a Troy TRX rail, for a total of under $700. Disadvantages: 1:9 twist and probably little resale value while these uppers are at these proces.

2) Go "gooder," meaning a BCM middy upper (basic $425/hammered $525) with a BCM BCG and rail , for total upper cost of $800/$900. Advantages: 1:7 twist and good resale value.

I shoot mostly flintlocks, so it will not see thousands of rounds. This'll go on a Mega lower I already have built. What I really want is a good, reliable shooter. I'll build a boutique AR later.



Well, do you want to get a rifle to re-sell or to shoot?

You already know the answer to your question.

Buy quality, cry once.  Buy cheap, cry forever.



2/11/2010 4:25:20 PM EDT
[#13]



Quoted:





Quoted:



Have you filled out the questionnaire yet?








The group never asked him. 'Cause this forker decided to make his intro thread right after HG jumped everybody.




http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=15&t=394340


Still, no beer.




 
2/11/2010 6:29:23 PM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:

Have you filled out the questionnaire yet?



The group never asked him. 'Cause this forker decided to make his intro thread right after HG jumped everybody.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=15&t=394340

Still, no beer.
 


Never will be...................they never bring it......................................................................................................................
2/11/2010 6:38:10 PM EDT
[#15]
why the hell are you thinking $700 for a cheap build? I would have no problems scrounging one together for $500 if I wanted cheap. In fact my build that I'm working on now is set to end up costing me less than 450 and will be deer legalish :-)

T
2/11/2010 8:26:10 PM EDT
[#16]
I shoulda known better than to query the clown posse for advice. I think I'll go cheap, against all my instincts.

Beer? What kinda 'tards drink rotten barley juice anyway?
2/11/2010 8:33:02 PM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
Quoted:
First AR will be a 16-inch middy. I'm trying to decide between two (three, really) options:

1) Go cheaper, meaning a DSA 16-inch middy upper for $300 and fit it with a BCM BCG and charging handle and maybe a Troy TRX rail, for a total of under $700. Disadvantages: 1:9 twist and probably little resale value while these uppers are at these proces.

2) Go "gooder," meaning a BCM middy upper (basic $425/hammered $525) with a BCM BCG and rail , for total upper cost of $800/$900. Advantages: 1:7 twist and good resale value.

I shoot mostly flintlocks, so it will not see thousands of rounds. This'll go on a Mega lower I already have built. What I really want is a good, reliable shooter. I'll build a boutique AR later.



Well, do you want to get a rifle to re-sell or to shoot?

You already know the answer to your question.

Buy quality, cry once.  Buy cheap, cry forever.





This

Dude, get the complete BCM package.  Get the BFH bbl.  You'll have built a solid rifle that you'll never have to second guess yourself on (at least for the upper).  Paul makes good shit.

In hind sight, I wish I would have gone top shelf with my first rifle, then I would have two badass rifles instead of one badass and one midgrade one.

2/11/2010 8:36:53 PM EDT
[#18]



Quoted:


I shoulda known better than to query the clown posse for advice. I think I'll go cheap, against all my instincts.



Beer? What kinda 'tards drink rotten barley juice anyway?







 
2/11/2010 8:39:08 PM EDT
[#19]
Quoted:
'tards


Trolling the trolls.

You should take a correspondence course or something.
2/11/2010 8:45:14 PM EDT
[#20]
Quoted:
I shoulda known better than to query the clown posse for advice. I think I'll go cheap, against all my instincts.

Beer? What kinda 'tards drink rotten barley juice anyway?


Then why the fuck did you come in here asking for advice?

Yet another one will bite the dust................................................................................................
2/11/2010 8:46:45 PM EDT
[#21]



Quoted:

Buy quality, cry once.  Buy cheap, cry forever.



Quality doesn't cost, it pays..now where did I just see that?


 
2/11/2010 11:55:34 PM EDT
[#22]
gewgle found this

2/12/2010 12:44:32 AM EDT
[#23]
Quoted:
I shoulda known better than to query the clown posse for advice. I think I'll go cheap, against all my instincts.

Beer? What kinda 'tards drink rotten barley juice anyway?


We have a WINNER!!!

Your prize sir:

2/12/2010 6:22:29 AM EDT
[#24]
Quoted:
I shoulda known better than to query the clown posse for advice. I think I'll go cheap, against all my instincts.

Beer? What kinda 'tards drink rotten barley juice anyway?


Damnit, this always happens when I run out of popcorn.