I have the chance to purchase either a  Bushmaster Carbine A3 (in "preban" config.) for just under a grand  or a Colt LE6920 M4 for just over a grand.  In actuality, the price difference is about  $150 between the two.

Since I can't get both of them.....and trust me, I'd love to......I have to choose between one of the two.  I don't know if the Bushmaster is "LE/Mil" marked or not.  

Is the Bushmaster mil-spec or "close but no cigar"?

Which would you choose?

Help!  

Rock River Arms.

But between a Bushy and a Colt, I'd definately take the Bushy.  Believe it or not: Bushmaster is the most milspec rifle out there.  Bushy has the chrome lined bbl, standard milspec fire control components, and the lower will accept a auto sear (if you should buy one later down the road).  The Bushy is also as you stated, cheaper.  Customer service is top notch!

I personally don't like the Colts.  They are way over priced for starters.  They use odd sized lower reciever components---not mil spec.  Yes the Colt will accept an auto sear (I think).  Yes the bbls are chrome lined but big bucks.  Their quality control can be a bit loopy as well as their customer service.

I'm not sure if even the Colt is LEO marked.  If it has a true M4 bbl then it's only 14.5" in length.  Even by permanently affixing the A2 flash suppressor you still would'nt be to the 16" minimum.  Extra paperwork and another $200 there. (Or a Vortex/Phantom f/s)

All in all...For me, Colt is the one that is "close but no cigar".  Get the Bushy.  You'll have a better rifle with extra $$$ to spend on a tac light, scope, mags, ect.

I don't think the Bushy is LEO marked after doing some looking.

Just be sure to get a 1/7 twist bbl for the heavier rounds or you'll be sorry!  Ha ha.

I agree with the RRA suggestion.  Why pay more for a Colt product?  If you must choose only between those two, go Bushmaster.  BTW, I own all three and find no difference in performance.

Regard,

Gary

Thanks for the replies...much appreciated.

Bushy it is.....I'll check the bore twist though first.

Quoted: I have the chance to purchase either a  Bushmaster Carbine A3 (in "preban" config.) for just under a grand  or a Colt LE6920 M4 for just over a grand.  In actuality, the price difference is about  $150 between the two. Since I can't get both of them.....and trust me, I'd love to......I have to choose between one of the two.  I don't know if the Bushmaster is "LE/Mil" marked or not.   Is the Bushmaster mil-spec or "close but no cigar"? Which would you choose? Help!

Fuck colt get the bushy.
Colt don't want to sell to civis, they don;t want our business so why give it to them.