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Which AR-15?
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i own the rock island of the AR world the del-ton got it for 800.00 otd magpul all the way round took the left overs and got mags cleaning kit and 500 rds of .556
i did restake the gas tube just for my sake but it has 1500 rds in it not the caddliac of ARs but she runs for me fine!!!!
i did restake the gas tube just for my sake but it has 1500 rds in it not the caddliac of ARs but she runs for me fine!!!!
No, they are most certainly not happy with them, atleast the few that I am friends with. Higher ups are more about conformity over function. All my friends can talk about is how they want colts, and everyone they know who is in with them.
Are they just no happy because they have a snake on them and not a pony, or are there legitimate issues that are causing them not to function?
From my understanding, its not the roll marks they are not happy with, but legitimate issues
Lol, my boss just called me. His Bushmaster has a case stuck in the chamber. He wanted to bring it to me to fix, but I told him to just tap it out with a cleaning rod. He is pissed off, and whining. Lol. They told him at Cabelas that "Navy SEALS carry these into combat daily" lmfao.
All DHS components (CBP, Border patrol, ICE, HSI, FPS) issue COLT M4 rifles (14.5") with the SOPMOD kit. KAC rails and Eotec sights. SRT/BORTAC guys get MK18 uppers (10.5"), Shotgun is 14" 870. All other long guns (MP5, UMP 40, AUG, FN P90) are gone or are in the process of being phased out.
OP, get a Colt 6920, BCM or Daniel Defense. You get what you pay for. Skip the DPMS, Del Ton, Bushmaster stuff. Folks who talk about how rock solid their sample size of one has been do not have a large sample size to draw from. Colt has held on the the military contract for rifles for 50+ year, partly because of politics, but mostly because they build a quality rifle consistently. If you want a plinker type rifle you shoot 50 rounds a year through, get a cheap rifle. If you want a rifle that will go 50K rounds, and that you would bet your life of, get a quality rifle.
Cabelas is WAY over priced. Folks here are pointing you in the right direction with GT Distributors. Keep in mind, no one here is making a sales commission off of this. Any sales man might be truthful, or he might be out to make a sale, and a huge profit at your expense. $1300 for a DPMS or $995 for a Colt?? Gun shows have DPMS for around $750 all day long. And at $750 I would be wary of buying one. Get the Colt and have a gun you can always resell it without losing your ass, you buy that DPMS and you will be lucky to get $700 if you sell it.
It is you money and you life. Spend your $$ how you want. You have been warned. I hope whatever you get works out for you. This should be a fun experience, not a stressful one.
Went by GT Distributors today and their prices are about 5-8% lower than Cabelas IF they will even acknowledge your existence. Unfortunately I went there to see about getting some night sights put on my Kimber, buying some of the ammo that was on sale and get some AR accessories, but they couldn't be bothered with me......so I walked out empty handed and won't be going back. I bought my rifle from Cabelas, paid $100 more than anywhere else, but they had it in stock, took the time to help me and treated me like a human. Red's could even beat the price, but they couldn't tell me if they would be able to get the rifle I wanted in days or months because of the way their suppliers work. Either way I am happy with my choice and look forward to shooting it Sunday and doing some upgrading/customizing when money and time allows.
I am kind of disappointed that this thread turned into a poo slinging contest, but looking at most threads on forums about AR-15's, it seems they all do. Really a shame because it brings people down versus encouraging them. But, I do appreciate the advice, PM's with links to good reads on other forums and suggestions on who to talk to about my purchase. Mission accomplished!
I am kind of disappointed that this thread turned into a poo slinging contest, but looking at most threads on forums about AR-15's, it seems they all do. Really a shame because it brings people down versus encouraging them. But, I do appreciate the advice, PM's with links to good reads on other forums and suggestions on who to talk to about my purchase. Mission accomplished!
Yeah, I just remembered that after buying 500 rounds, so looks like I'll need to go get some Herters at Academy LOL
...or go to a different range.
...or go to a different range.
No love for Armalite ??? Stoner did invent it ya know(while working for armalite). I have had zero issues with mine that weren't ammo related. Good price point and awesome build quality. It's almost like people don't even know they exist.
Now you can print a lower on a 3D printer.
http://m.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-07/working-assault-rifle-made-3-d-printer
http://m.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-07/working-assault-rifle-made-3-d-printer
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