Yesterday the department installed a new side by side, combo shotgun and AR rack, in my Impala. Unfortunately the Impala is somewhat of a compact car and my Bushmaster 20" A2 (my only AR) was not a compact rifle. Went by the local gunshop and (it must have been fate, destiny, superior karma!) there was a 16" A2 Bushmaster - and without any of those distracting brakes that I dislike! Went home and gathered a few items for trade that don't see much use and, presto!, the Bushmaster is mine!! The finish is a nice even black with no noticable flaws. No purple anywhere (unlike my 20" which shows a little on the elevation knob). Minor flash on the pistol grip which cleared away easily with a razor blade. Front sight tower strait. The inside looks as nice as the outside. Beautiful weapon! Easily the nicest Bushmaster I've looked at. Hopefully I'll get to the range tomorrow and see if it works as good as it looks!
Wish me luck!
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