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Posted: 12/20/2005 11:58:10 AM EDT
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I was wondering the same thing myself. The only difference I notice is the detachable side mount sling swivel.
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Posted: 12/20/2005 12:09:58 PM EDT
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The CAR A4 is a carbine length gas system, and Elite CAR A4 is a mid length gas system. (Get the Elite.
 ) Mid length is only an option on the CAR A4, where as the Elite CAR A4 is standard as a mid length, and includes RRA's tactical carry handle. Aside from that I have no clue. |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 1:13:35 PM EDT
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The midlength CAR A4 is still quite a bit cheaper than the Elite version.
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Posted: 12/20/2005 1:22:08 PM EDT
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However, if you add the tactical carry handle option to the midlength CAR A4, which is standard on the Elite, the price comes out to $605. So if you want the tactical carry handle on a middy, get the Elite CAR A4. If you have no need for the tactical carry handle, just get the CAR A4 with the mid length option. |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 1:41:55 PM EDT
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The tac mount is an extra $70 on the Elite and isn't included.
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Posted: 12/20/2005 2:25:35 PM EDT
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This is what I'm talking about (the one on the right). It is standard on the Elite, but is a $175 option on the standard CAR A4. If you add the "Tactical Detachable Carry Handle" option on to the standard CAR A4, the price comes out to $605. The Elite CAR A4 comes standard with the "Tactical Detachable Carry Handle" for $590. So if you want the "Tactical Detachable Carry Handle" on a midlength A4, you would be better off buying it in the form of a package in the Elite CAR A4 set up, instead of getting the Standard CAR A4 with the mid length and "Tactical Detachable Carry Handle" option.  <<<
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Posted: 12/20/2005 4:31:33 PM EDT
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Yeah but the question is why is the Elite A4 with no tac mount $509 and the CAR A4 midlength $449? They both appear to be the same flattop upper.
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Posted: 12/20/2005 4:40:05 PM EDT
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LOL I am glad to see that I am not the only one that was pondering this.......... I compred them side by side line for line to see if I was missing some suttle detail....
Seems like we are all missing that "detail" ..... Cheers! -WuMagic |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 5:34:24 PM EDT
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I can use some help deciding on which mount to get.............
I would like to eventually add optics of some sort down the road... My main use for the rifle is target shooting at the range... 100m - 300m distances... Any suggestions on mount / optics combinations? Thanks! WuMagic |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 5:56:31 PM EDT
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I apparently missed something, where is the Elite CAR A4 listed for $509? |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 6:07:23 PM EDT
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Right here -----> http://www.eaglefirearms.net/rra_upper_assy.htm |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 6:15:26 PM EDT
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Oh, I was looking on RRA's site.
 That is odd, and the only thing I see there would be the difference in sling mounts. |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 6:21:15 PM EDT
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Elite comes with a Tactical Carry Handle. CAR-A4 does not have a carry handle at all.
Elite comes with a Detachable Side Sling mount. CAR-A4 does not. Elite is midlength. CAR-A4 is carbine length. Elite is $590. CAR-A4 is $430 Those are the differences.  edit.. oops. should've read further. Looks like all those were pointed out already. Oh well. I summed 'em up. 
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Posted: 12/20/2005 6:23:19 PM EDT
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If only it were that simple.  I explained all of that, but when you look at the pricing on Eagle's website, it doesn't make much sense.
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Posted: 12/21/2005 4:48:35 AM EDT
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I fired off a email to RRA to find out directly from them what the differences are........
Will post the response as soon as I get one.. -WuMagic |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 7:10:55 AM EDT
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Direct from RRA: "The "Elite A4" upper has a mid length handguard, and comes with the rail sight and side sling swivel. The Car A4 upper comes with a CAR length handguard, and does not include a sight."
-WuMagic |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 7:18:23 PM EDT
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What's the difference between the A3 and the A4 upper? I haven't been able to figure out the difference. Any help is appreciated.
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Posted: 1/7/2006 8:19:28 AM EDT
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However it states on their website that a CAR A4 can be ordered in a Mid-length configuration as well, not just carbine length. |
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