Quoted: The SR-25 is MUCH more accurate than the armalite.
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Not in my experience. Maybe you've shot both and came to a different conclusion. In which case, I'm happy for you.
Generally, Knight's is said to be more accurate, but not much more). I do not see it.
Maybe if you spend like 5k on the armalite it will be equal accuracy
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We're not talking about an HK91. And, there isn't that much to do to an AR-10... optics, Krieger barrel, weights. Other than that, what do you improve upon? Serious question.
but the stoner is lighter, and much more refined
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Lighter, yes. Knight's uses an extruded upper receiver. ArmaLite's is forged.
The "refined" part is debatable.
If the armalite is at least as accurate, why did the military choose the stoner over the armalite?
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Knight's made it to the market first. Knight's marketed more agressively. Knight's gives LAPD and the military good service... preferential service.
It certainly isn't cost, and there must be a reason that they didn't go for it, especially if it is close to two grand less then the stoner. And cost is a big thing in the military, (ie, Berreta 92 or the sig 226 or HK USP) The stoner is a much better rifle, and much more accurate, well worth the money.
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You're making two assumptions:
1. It costs more, therefore it must be better.
2. It got the contract, therefore it must be better.
There's a whole lot more that goes into military contracts than cost. Maybe it did do better for them in trials. I cannot find evidence on the results of the trials, so maybe you have more insight than I do.
oh and todays my birthday, hopin to get one of these two very soon.
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Happy birthday.