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Posted: 9/15/2009 5:37:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/15/2009 5:39:54 PM EDT
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If I had the money right now I'd be very interested. I won't have the money up untill around the first of November. Just sizing up my options right now, nice looking rifle though. |
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Posted: 9/15/2009 6:41:50 PM EDT
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There are hundreds of AR-15 makers now a days. I would consider a Colt, Noveske, or LMT, they are all on the high end and better quality. I would currently stay away from anything Olympic Arms is putting out, even though I love their stuff, just have heard they have had some quality issues on their current run of bolts. And I would stay away from Daniel Defense guns until they get some bugs worked out. Both OA and DD will replace anything which is a good thing.
You could also get it in parts and put it together yourself, upside you know exactly what you have in your gun and you can save money. Down side, anything doesn't work it's on you to solve it. Also consider a lot of manufactures of complete guns even use parts from other manufactures. |
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Posted: 9/15/2009 7:35:38 PM EDT
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If you like you could also look at the Stag Arms Model 2T. Its about the same price range your looking at.
Stag Arms Model 2T I have a Stag Model 3 and I have no problems what so ever with it. It eats everything I have fed it so far. |
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Posted: 9/18/2009 11:42:21 AM EDT
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Of the three, RRA is probably the best for the bucks. But I like the Bushmaster better and I always regret not getting the one that I like the best. If you are going to get one to use, 5 years from now the bucks will be less important than the function, feel, or reliability.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 3:51:33 AM EDT
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why not build your 1st from a kit???
for somewhat around $650 you can have a quality rifle and a few good mags... |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 5:08:26 AM EDT
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if you are around bham i have the armors kit and would be happy to help.
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Posted: 9/19/2009 7:52:37 AM EDT
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I have a very big RRA collection and these AR's are great, well made, top quality and relibility is outstanding....I also have started a collection of LMT's, which are outstanding AR's. Like all of us who get into this hobby, as you get deeper into the details you learn. If I had to start over again, I would have started with the LMT. Not to say the RRA's I have are not good, its just the LMT is a big step above.
I have two basic LMT's, two MRP's and have a Piston upper MRP on order, due in March 2010. You are going to spend $950 to $1000 for the RRA, SW and etc.....last basic LMT I purchaed was $1250. Not a whole lot more.....something to consider 77 |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 8:10:18 AM EDT
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I have a very big RRA collection and these AR's are great, well made, top quality and relibility is outstanding....I also have started a collection of LMT's, which are outstanding AR's. Like all of us who get into this hobby, as you get deeper into the details you learn. If I had to start over again, I would have started with the LMT. Not to say the RRA's I have are not good, its just the LMT is a big step above. I have two basic LMT's, two MRP's and have a Piston upper MRP on order, due in March 2010. You are going to spend $950 to $1000 for the RRA, SW and etc.....last basic LMT I purchaed was $1250. Not a whole lot more.....something to consider 77 i have found this to be cyclic. lmt is having it's share of issues right now and i am not sure they would be a first choice for me personally. Rock river had issues for awhile and still do with proper gas key staking and other minor issues, as well as bushy. having had to deal first hand SEVERAL times with bushmaster and DPMS service... i can honestly say those 2 for sure are off of my buy list. Bushy you will likely get a decent rifle but should you need service you might as well fix it yourself. DPMS is simply a crap shoot. you get a great gun or a complete mess. armalite,colt,S&W all seem to be pretty consistent in quality and what they produce, i can say firsthand armalites customer service is top notch. been dealing with the things seriously for 14 years now and have had the opportunity through this site to meet and "get know" several of the owners of these compaines or their management members. the only company i can honestly suggest staying the hell away from is olympic arms. The consistently put out sub par rifles that are prone to failues. Whiletheir service department is MUCH better than it used to be it is still far from great. ASA is also suspect. the original company was run by a complete ass. the new owners seem to be doing better, but for the price vs another known vendor..... why risk it. |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 11:35:44 AM EDT
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if you are around bham i have the armors kit and would be happy to help. Really? How long does a build take? |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 3:23:25 PM EDT
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if you are around bham i have the armors kit and would be happy to help. Really? How long does a build take? assuming a stripped upper and lower if i take my time a couple of hours. if i am hard at it.... 45 min tops. this is one of the easiest platforms possible to work on. |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 4:43:39 PM EDT
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if you buy a kit from most, the upper will be FULLY assembled head spaced & prolly even test fired; but not test CLEANED
 so, all you'll have to assemble is the lower...
just remember to assemble the JESUS pin in the shower, with the stopper & curtain in place, commode seat down and bathroom door closed 
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Posted: 9/19/2009 5:21:13 PM EDT
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if you buy a kit from most, the upper will be FULLY assembled head spaced & prolly even test fired; but niot test CLEANED so, all you'll have to assemble is the lower...
just remember to assemble the JESUS pin in the shower, with the stopper & curtain in place, commode seat down and bathroom door closed i made a tool just for that. i cuss much less now. |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 6:19:14 PM EDT
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Appreciate all of the input guys, as I said, the first AR I buy won't be my last, I plan on making a collection out of this of atleast 3-4 ARs. Truth be told I'll probably end up buying a type of rifle by all three companies before it's all said and done.
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if you are around bham i have the armors kit and would be happy to help. I live right outside of Birmingham in a town called Graysville. (If you've been up Highway 78 I'm sure you've seen it) |
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Posted: 9/20/2009 5:01:47 AM EDT
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Appreciate all of the input guys, as I said, the first AR I buy won't be my last, I plan on making a collection out of this of atleast 3-4 ARs. Truth be told I'll probably end up buying a type of rifle by all three companies before it's all said and done. Quoted:
if you are around bham i have the armors kit and would be happy to help. I live right outside of Birmingham in a town called Graysville. (If you've been up Highway 78 I'm sure you've seen it) i am just south of warrior. your about 20 min from me. |
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Posted: 9/20/2009 5:47:12 AM EDT
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if you are around bham i have the armors kit and would be happy to help. Really? How long does a build take? assuming a stripped upper and lower if i take my time a couple of hours. if i am hard at it.... 45 min tops. this is one of the easiest platforms possible to work on. lowers aren't hard to do. uppers are ok, depends lol. TBS probably strips his all the way down and reassembles again several times in his sleep 
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Posted: 9/20/2009 11:14:50 PM EDT
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lowers are not hard to put together
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