AR 15 rifles
 

My sons is home from Marine Corp boot camp and was talking about maybe buy a AR 15... He wants one of the carbine types with the colapsible but stock... There seems like a few different makers out there... Who makes the best quality one??? We were looking at the S&W M&P version:)

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You can not go wrong with the name brand AR's. I do feel the Colt is over priced.

Tell your son that I thank him for his service. Tom.

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Rock River Arms. Nuff said.

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Can he take it with him to IRAQ or Afganastan? If so I would suggest something more like a shotgun because he'll already have an M16 unless he's going to shoot the SAW. If he just wants something to practice with he only needs a .22 but hey, there's nothing wrong with wanting. If he's accurate on out to 200 yards with a .22 then he'll be deadly with the M16.

Good luck to your son, godspeed to him, and I appreciate what he is doing. You should be proud!

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Outstanding post! When people ask which car to get among a Porsche, Corvette, or Ferrari, I always point them towards a chevy cavalier or used ford pinto. Afterall they are all cars and do the same thing.[8D]

Seriously, I would consider a Rock River Arms mainly because they use milspec buffers and offer a high quality product at a relatively good price.

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If he just wants something to practice with he only needs a .22 but hey, there's nothing wrong with wanting. If he's accurate on out to 200 yards with a .22 then he'll be deadly with the M16.[/blockquote]

IF HE IS ACCURATE TO 200 YARDS??? Did you really say that. Man he is a MARINE. I am sure he can dot your I's at 200 yards.

I agree with the Rock River. I have a varmint model that shoots under or right at two inch groups at 300 yards. Tom.

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I have a Bushmaster, and its ok. Had some initial jams with cheap ammo. Goverment ammo works great. I would recommend the rock river too if your looking for accuracy without the chrome lined barrel. Just regular go out and bang, bang, I would recommend my bushmaster shorty carbine.

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Will do...

Thanks for all the advise... I'll prob look at the Rock River

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Tell the young Marine thanks for his service to the USA. Stag Arms makes a very good AR-15, i love my left hand Stag Arms rifle.

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Ditto. Did months of research and question asking before i got mine, and i bought the RRA Tactical Entry.16 in barrel, collapsible stock, prob pretty close to what you are looking for. I love it.

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Dont rule out DPMS "Panther Arm's, they make some outstanding products, I use one of their bull barrel 20" uppers for cyote hunting, groups sub-moa at 100yds, a dime covers three shots, cant ask for anything better " off a shooting rest", offhand I can keep it at an 1 1/2" on my good days, " age is catching up"!. They have a complete line of AR-15s, AR-10s and several caliber choises, from entry to competition. Tell the JAR-HEAD U-RAA from me!!!.

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agreed , mine is a fine shooter as well . both of them .223 & 7.62X39

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I too did months of research and ended up doing a kit gun. I got a del ton mid length A3 flat top rifle with the non chromed heavy barrel. I put it on a DPMS lower and now I have an AR-15 that cost me less that 600 bucks that digests everything ive put in it including wolf and maintains 1 MOA with optics out to 200 yards. with irons im doing 1.5 to 2 inches at a 100 yards which has been decent enough to hold a good standing in the local NRA hi power matches.

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Anybody on here shoot the AR-10's in .308? My buddy has a Armalitefor sale for $1500 with a 2nd generation Springfield Armory 4 x 14 x 56 scope. The trigger has been lightened up and the gun shoots really well. We've shot pigs at 400 yards with it no problem.

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There's alot of good companies out there to choose from,I went with CMMG for my 16" flattop,with some minor changes in buffer,bc,and sites I love it,the 1/7 twist lets the heavy bullets fly well.

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I agree with everybody here. Any of the known name brands will do fine. Rock River, DPMS, Armalite are all excellent choices. I have shot all of them. I personally own a DPMS. I have replaced the upper with a Double star free floated Match Barrell. I liked the upper so much, I brought it wiht me to Iraq.
Sir, your son really won't be wrong to buy any of them. For the most part, with maybe some minor customised parts or company specific parts, they are all about the same. Until you move to some of the custom AR-15's like Les Baer, that is just how it is going to be. So buy one from any of the companies. Nice thing about them is that you can always upgrade different parts. You can customize it. It is super versitile.
Somebody asked about the AR-10. It is a super Rifle. Check on the price 0f 1500, but a great rifle. I went to Sniper School inthe Army with a guy who competes with one and has done very well. I have no doubt about kiling pigs at 400 yds with it, and I would be you could do it almost twice that far with one.