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Hi all, Im now debating getting a M4A4 style rifle. So I have a few question for the resident experts here. Ive allready learned alot just browsing through this forum, but I have a few more questions.
Chrome plated bolt and carrier, worth it?
hell no. I'm sure they are better somehow, but how many non-chrome would you wear out before you saw a return on your initail investment for chrome. Unless of course, you go with a stainless barrel, because you want a gun that is shiny. face it. looks matter to some folks. If you like chrome, by all means, knock yourself out Stainless barrels. Other then cost, are there any downsides?
not really. Other than "they're not very tactical looking" I am far from an immaculate gun cleaner, and have not had any problems with regular black barrelsBarrel fluting, why and wouldnt you get that?
if you want light weight, get a lower profiled barrel.(one that has been turned down to a smaller diameter) It will be much lighter. If you are planning on shooting in 600 yd matches, I could see how you might want a heavy profile barrel.Flip up rear sights, are there any that function just like A2 rear sight?
I couldn't find one. I settled on LMT solid BUIS (back up iron sight), as I wanted elevation adjustmentsWhat the diff between a CAR and a M4 handguard?
you mean length? None. width, the M4 is the fat style.Looking through the forum, I didnt see any complaints againt Model 1 Sales. How do they compair to ABC?
you forgot Rock River I'd go that route. The receivers are impeccable quality, as are the lower parts kit. The finish is as close to perfect as there is. There is a high shelf, so you can't illegally convert it to full auto, if that bothers you. For the whole package; brand recognition, quality, price, reliability, you can not go wrong with RRA. Look to ADCO firearms for RRA stuff. Here is the link
ADCO firearms LLCHeres what Im considering
16 inch barrel stainless with 1 in 9 twist A2 FH, possible freefloat.
short or perhaps midlength handguards. I DONT want rails.
Flat top upper with flip up front and rear sight, to later have a reflex or illum redicule sight
many put relex sights on the front rail... consider that for later, as you said you dont't want railsGeneric Lower with colapsing stock. A shop near hear has a display with 3 or 4 different types including the Magpull and Vltor, I am going to go there and try them out, see which I like best and go withthat.
If cost is a consideration, you absolutely, positively cannot go wrong with a RB Precision EE deal for a RRA 6-pos. collapsible stock for $72 which includes a CAR stock wrench. It is a good, very sturdy stock with no wiggle, and nice, comfy cheek weld. I want something for primarly 100 yards and closer, but still able to easly accuratly hit out to 300.
Im more concerned about durability and relibility then look. I dont need match accuracy, but I would perfer as much as I can get.
If you are thinking free float because of this last sentence, I woulldn't worry about it too much. RRA guarantees 1 MOA on all it's rifles and uppers, which aren't free floated. And they guaranatee 3/4 MOA on their varminter, which is free floated, to put the free floating accuracy thingy into perspective. That equals 3/4 inch difference at 300 yds.BTW, ADCO has an RRA varminter for $838 right now that might be pretty close to your intended rifle. Go to very bottom of this page
adcofirearms.com/rockriver/rraffl.cfm?page=rra Unfortunately it is back ordered right now. And, FWIW, I bet they could do a stock swap to a collapsible for nominal cost.
Or the varminter upper is $500, which you could put on your own upper, which you build. It is 1:8 rifling though.
ADCO RRA uppers