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Thinking of getting an AR-15
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:14 pm
I'm pretty sure I'll be getting one soon. I've been looking at the Colt LE6920 Series LINK. Some people have told me that Colt is the best and worth the extra money. Others have told me that there are only a few differences between other cheaper rifles and the Colt and its not worth it. I'm not sure who to believe. Does anyone own a Colt or other model AR? If so what are your thoughts or opinions?
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Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:15 pm to Das Jackal
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Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:18 pm to Das Jackal
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Carson had an AR thread that had gotten pretty lengthy. Maybe someone over there has it saved and can link it for you
Carson had an AR thread that had gotten pretty lengthy. Maybe someone over there has it saved and can link it for you
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:17 pm to Das Jackal
You know there is an Outdoor Board where people sit and wait for questions like this.
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:18 pm to Das Jackal
If it's your first one and you are just getting into them, you really just want to avoid polymer lowers. Whatever brand you buy after that will please you.
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:18 pm to jbgleason
quote:and they aren't assholes either
You know there is an Outdoor Board where people sit and wait for questions like this.
ETA:
quote:I wasn't insinuating that you're an a-hole
jbgleason
This post was edited on 4/29/15 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:19 pm to CP3
Don't own one, but have a couple friends whom both own Daniel Defense ARs swear by them.
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:20 pm to Das Jackal
Probably get much better, broader and more spirited advice on the Outdoor Board.
Having said that, Colt is an excellent choice. From your post, it appears you are not familiar with the platform or the many varieties that have exploded over the last 10 to 15 years. Once upon a time, there were few choices, Colt, Armalite, Bushmaster - now there are, literally dozens of decent sized lower receiver manufacturers and probably hundreds of guys with smaller shops - not to mention the option of finishing your own lower with machine shop tools/CNC - then completing the package with a dizzying array of trigger options, upper/barrel combinations, furniture, optics, lights, accessories - truly staggering how this has become the Swiss Army Knife of centerfire, semiautomatic rifles.
But, the Colt you cited is a very respectable starting point. Few (although they exist) will think you overpaid for Colt, which is generally mil-spec quality. I do recommend the M4 configuration and iron sights, in 5.56mm NATO for a first AR-15 platform. Your choice to do more things with accessories will largely depend on your experience and ultimate purpose of use for the platform.
Good luck and happy shooting.
Having said that, Colt is an excellent choice. From your post, it appears you are not familiar with the platform or the many varieties that have exploded over the last 10 to 15 years. Once upon a time, there were few choices, Colt, Armalite, Bushmaster - now there are, literally dozens of decent sized lower receiver manufacturers and probably hundreds of guys with smaller shops - not to mention the option of finishing your own lower with machine shop tools/CNC - then completing the package with a dizzying array of trigger options, upper/barrel combinations, furniture, optics, lights, accessories - truly staggering how this has become the Swiss Army Knife of centerfire, semiautomatic rifles.
But, the Colt you cited is a very respectable starting point. Few (although they exist) will think you overpaid for Colt, which is generally mil-spec quality. I do recommend the M4 configuration and iron sights, in 5.56mm NATO for a first AR-15 platform. Your choice to do more things with accessories will largely depend on your experience and ultimate purpose of use for the platform.
Good luck and happy shooting.
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:20 pm to Das Jackal
Outdoor Board or BayouShooter
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:20 pm to jbgleason
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You know there is an Outdoor Board where people sit and wait for questions like this.
Checked there but seemed to be mostly hunting and stuff, thanks for your helpful reply though.
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:22 pm to Clyde Tipton
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If it's your first one and you are just getting into them, you really just want to avoid polymer lowers. Whatever brand you buy after that will please you.
My polymer is one of my favorites and by far the one that I shoot the most.
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:22 pm to Das Jackal
Thread goes here------> LINK
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:23 pm to Das Jackal
Come see me at Bowie's and I'll give you a rundown. We're doing a tactical sale right now and have some pretty good deals
lol absolutely not. military/LE retards that have never used anything else are the only people that say this
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Colt is the best and worth the extra money
lol absolutely not. military/LE retards that have never used anything else are the only people that say this
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:24 pm to SoFla Tideroller
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Don't own one, but have a couple friends whom both own Daniel Defense ARs swear by them.
best bang for the buck for sure. If I was getting an AR right now, that's what I would get
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:24 pm to Das Jackal
Bapple on the Outdoor Board has a video for EVERYTHING..
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/outdoor/ar15-buyers-guide-new-video-series/55670760/
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/outdoor/ar15-buyers-guide-new-video-series/55670760/
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:24 pm to Das Jackal
I have a Colt, Sig Sauer and DPMS. Colt and Sig seem to get very good ratings as well as the DPMS, Bushmaster and some others. You want to get one with rails that you can mount a scope, etc. They have all kinds of accessories you can get for these guns, so if you can get one with the rails, that puts you ahead. I don't know if it's still true, but Walmart used to carry Colt and Sig and the pricing was hard to beat. Any gun show will have them but some of those can be well worn.
Posted on 4/29/15 at 4:25 pm to Das Jackal
Just buy cheap shite and build your own... it's not like you're going out competition shooting.
Palmetto State, DPMS, etc. Don't pay twice as much for Colt.
Palmetto State, DPMS, etc. Don't pay twice as much for Colt.
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