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Posted: 10/16/2003 4:06:15 PM EDT
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All carbine length handgaurds are the same so you can swap CAR, M4, CavArms C4, Knights RAS, etc. as you will. Unless the barrel uses the newer midlength habdguards, that is. These barrels are basically only available from RRA and Armalite and they will be clearly marked as such. Even if you do choose a barrel with mid length handguards you can get handguards from CavArms that are the M4 shape.
The difference between a CAR, M4 or any other 16" barrel is contour. Do you want heavy, light, M4, or whatever contour? |
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Posted: 10/16/2003 4:25:56 PM EDT
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My goal is to have a really light handy rifle. Any picks using that criteria?
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Posted: 10/16/2003 4:33:23 PM EDT
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You want a lightweith barrel then, or 'Superlight' as Bushmaster calls them. The M4 is only a few ounces heavier, and some prefer the slightly muzzle heavy feel as opposed to the lightweight.
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Posted: 10/17/2003 10:50:58 AM EDT
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Go with an M-4. You won't be disappointed! You get accuracy, and looks all rolled up into one.
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Posted: 10/17/2003 12:48:34 PM EDT
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If you want iron sights why dont you use an A1 upper with A2 front post and rear aperature? It would cost less, be lighter and more rugged. I would suggest the A1 upper and superlight barrel from Bushmaster. That would be one hell of a light weight and rugged upper.
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Posted: 10/17/2003 1:05:42 PM EDT
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Quoted: If you want iron sights why dont you use an A1 upper with A2 front post and rear aperature? It would cost less, be lighter and more rugged. I would suggest the A1 upper and superlight barrel from Bushmaster. That would be one hell of a light weight and rugged upper. I'll ditto that suggest with one change. Use a Mepro Tritium front sight and a Express Sights Same Plane rear aperture. |
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Posted: 10/17/2003 2:49:20 PM EDT
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I'm pretty sure I want to stick with an A2 and the standard sights. The only thing keeping me from being SURE i want the M4 is that they all appear to come with muzzle brakes. No way i want a muzzle brake. So i'm thinking I should get a model1sales C.A.R. and substitute an M4 handguard.
The only thing I wouldn't be getting is a chrome lined barrel which bothers me somewhat. 1 More Q folks: What are the benefits of the M4 style handguard? What is it meant to do vs. a CAR style handguard? |
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Posted: 10/17/2003 10:06:40 PM EDT
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if your looking for a bushmaster A2 with a 16 inch barrel i got one that i'll give you a good deal on let me know. It's been babied and looks like new
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Posted: 10/18/2003 9:59:00 AM EDT
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benfur,
I'm interested in what you have to offer. My email to you bounced though. Contact me with specs, price, history of upper. thanks |
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