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If you were going to build/buy an AR15, what would you get and why?
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I went with a DS-4 kit from J&T Distributing. I got the A3 flat top. Couldn't be happier, great service, product and price.
There should be no issues if the parts were built to spec and I'd stay away from anyones product that has this issue. The only exception I can think of is Colt with the different size pivot pins. That can be taken care of with an adapter.
I love my RRA AR, however, i do not think (and I could be completely wrong) that they were making ARs prior to the ban... there for a RRA AR lower would be out.
I would go a preban, bushy lower and replace the trigger with the RRA match trigger set up.
RRA 16 upper, flat top, Mark 4 tactical scope, 6 position stock, 3 point sling.... think of more as I go...
I would go a preban, bushy lower and replace the trigger with the RRA match trigger set up.
RRA 16 upper, flat top, Mark 4 tactical scope, 6 position stock, 3 point sling.... think of more as I go...
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What is the advantage? I am newbie and I am little confused. You can get a good build for a Bushmaster 20" AR-15 for $849? With a magazine, lower kit, and upper kit, FFL fee, you can easily be at $800.
I'm really curious are there some advantages ?
thanks
bill
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I wonder if S&W would sell a M&P15 lower?
That woul be cool!
That woul be cool!
Tweed
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I got this exact rifle last December 2006. paid $875 thru Pete at Legal Transfers
The piston system keeps the propellant gases out of the bolt and reciever. This was a big mistake on the AR; the gas was supposed to blow the action clean but didn't. The piston system has worked well on all of our semi autos with the exception of the AR. The other mod that makes sense is moving the recoil spring out of the stock and placing it over the barrel. This allows for a compact folding stock version. Z Man Weapons in Bernadston makes a beautiful example of this re-design.
Personally, I think the "problem" of the AR "$hitting where it eats" so to speak, has been vastly over-emphasized. I look at the piston uppers as a solution to a problem that really isn't that much of a problem. All semi-auto rifles need some sort of cleaning after a few thousands rounds or so.
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I don't know if this is old news or not, but i emailed S&W about the possibility of purchasing a stripped M&P15 lower. Here is the response I got:
joe- we should start selling them in a few months
thank you.
I now know that most lowers are made by only four companies, but I think I might hold off until the new year and purchase one of these.
I just love S&W.
joe- we should start selling them in a few months
thank you.
I now know that most lowers are made by only four companies, but I think I might hold off until the new year and purchase one of these.
I just love S&W.
Tweed
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Pete is excellent. he answers email. his phone number is a cell and he turns if off sometimes so he is not answering it 24x7. He will get back to you if you leave a message. you can pick it up there in NH.
the rifle is sweet. It was really tight when I received it. very well put together. there are some pictures of it in the AR thread. As someone else stated it is really heavy. The 2-stage NM trigger is excellent. I have a Bushmaster XM15 as well that I picked up used. The quality is at or above the level of the BM.
Stripped lowers are all over.
Mag= Brownells list $18 or with C&R $12.50 http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=21225
Complete kit from model 1, J&T, M&A or others. I happen to like Model 1.
They all have many models and options to choose from.
http://www.model1sales.com/subcats.cfm?Category=01&sessionid=3940159943
Here's a link to the 20" standard configuration that the original poster was looking for.
http://www.model1sales.com/item-detail.cfm?ID=KSE200&storeid=1&image=s20prek.gif
Mag= Brownells list $18 or with C&R $12.50 http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=21225
Complete kit from model 1, J&T, M&A or others. I happen to like Model 1.
They all have many models and options to choose from.
http://www.model1sales.com/subcats.cfm?Category=01&sessionid=3940159943
Here's a link to the 20" standard configuration that the original poster was looking for.
http://www.model1sales.com/item-detail.cfm?ID=KSE200&storeid=1&image=s20prek.gif
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I would like to know as well. CMMG is at least $130 for a stripped lower. Plus $40 for transfer at most places. The $460 range for a lot of the kits is not as good as some of the builds out there.
Bill
Essential Arms is selling lowers for $77
http://www.essentialarms.com/forged lower receiver.htm
http://www.essentialarms.com/forged lower receiver.htm
Service rifle or match rifle uppers........John Holliger at White Oak Precision.
I bought a match upper from him a few years ago and his work/product is great. Very personable to speak with over the phone, too.
I plopped that upper onto an A2 lower from B'Master with a Jewel.
I'll be happy when I can finally get back up to Reading and put a whole season in with it.
I bought a match upper from him a few years ago and his work/product is great. Very personable to speak with over the phone, too.
I plopped that upper onto an A2 lower from B'Master with a Jewel.
I'll be happy when I can finally get back up to Reading and put a whole season in with it.
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