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Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:16 am
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:16 am
Been wanting to get an AR15 for some time now. Here are 2 that i've been looking at. Really just a starter rifle for shooting at the range and maybe some pig hunting. Any feedback, positive or negative, will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance guys.
DPMS Lite 16 A3
S&W Sport
Thanks in advance guys.
DPMS Lite 16 A3
S&W Sport
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Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:18 am to A Mite Ee One
I'd go with the S&W. I personally like that it comes with iron sights. I think it's just gonna come down to what you want
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:21 am to A Mite Ee One
Id get the M&P 15 between the two you listed.
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:22 am to A Mite Ee One
Smith & Wesson
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:25 am to A Mite Ee One
S&W Sport - forward assist is rarely used, dust cover is not necessary unless you're going to the beach.
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:34 am to PvilleP
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S&W Sport - forward assist is rarely used, dust cover is not necessary unless you're going to the beach.
Not having a forward assist or dust cover were both design flaws on the first M-16 that were corrected on subsequent revisions. Can't believe they are selling these without these basic functions. A forward assist and dust cover shouldn't even be considered options at this point.
I say go with a Wyndham Ar-15. They are reliable and already have a good reputation in the short time they have been made. Wyndham was started by the group that originally made and sold Bushmaster now that their non-compete agreement is finished. I have seen them for under 900 bucks and you even get a forward assist and dust cover!
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:40 am to LSUnowhas2
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Really just a starter rifle for shooting at the range and maybe some pig hunting.
For just recreational use, I think one would be fine without the forward assist and dust cover. Wyndham is probably out of the price range according to OP.
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:46 am to LSUmakemewanna
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Wyndham is probably out of the price range according to OP
The S&W is listed at 839.00. I have seen the Wyndham for $879.00 at Academy on Siegen Lane. I would pay the extra forty bucks for a forward assist and a dust cover.
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:49 am to LSUnowhas2
Here's seven votes that say the M&P Sport isn't flawed and is in fact an excellent piece for sport and recreational shooting.
This post was edited on 7/18/13 at 11:06 am
Posted on 7/18/13 at 10:57 am to LSUnowhas2
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The S&W is listed at 839.00. I have seen the Wyndham for $879.00 at Academy on Siegen Lane. I would pay the extra forty bucks for a forward assist and a dust cover.
No one is paying $879 for a M&P sport. You can get them for as low as $600. I'm also saying that I'm going with Smifn'Wesson from a branding/quality stand point.
Posted on 7/18/13 at 11:09 am to A Mite Ee One
Neither
Posted on 7/18/13 at 11:16 am to Carson123987
Can I get an AR built for $500?
Posted on 7/18/13 at 11:19 am to Carson123987
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Neither
Posted on 7/18/13 at 11:33 am to Carson123987
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Carson123987
Post your starter rifle for under $1000
This post was edited on 7/18/13 at 11:33 am
Posted on 7/18/13 at 12:20 pm to A Mite Ee One
I would stay away from DPMS
Posted on 7/18/13 at 12:47 pm to A Mite Ee One
Pay the extra money for the forward assist and dust jacket.
Posted on 7/18/13 at 12:48 pm to A Mite Ee One
Of those two, the S&W. They have some really good reviews, and when the next scare comes, you can sell it for $1500 and get you a better rifle.
Posted on 7/18/13 at 12:58 pm to xenon16
Why stay away from dpms
This post was edited on 7/18/13 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 7/18/13 at 1:19 pm to LSUnowhas2
Forward assist is not needed on an AR. Period.
If a round isn't chambering, that's a clue that you have a problem that you probably shouldn't try to "solve" by forcing the round into the chamber.
One might be able to make a rational argument in favor of the dust cover, although that's an esoteric feature (unless you're planning to live in the desert or on the beach).
If a round isn't chambering, that's a clue that you have a problem that you probably shouldn't try to "solve" by forcing the round into the chamber.
One might be able to make a rational argument in favor of the dust cover, although that's an esoteric feature (unless you're planning to live in the desert or on the beach).
This post was edited on 7/18/13 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 7/18/13 at 1:25 pm to dawg23
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Pay the extra money for the forward assist and dust jacket.
This.
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Forward assist is not needed on an AR. Period.
If a round isn't chambering, that's a clue that you have a problem that you probably shouldn't try to be "solve" by forcing the round into the chamber.
Not this.
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