Posted on 11/11/2010 7:47:45 PM PST by Camerican
Looking for advice on M4 alternatives
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They’re all pretty good. Buy a lower receiver and parts then assemble the lower yourself. Save money by buying off brand parts. Then splurge on the upper already assembled.
Sig 556
Sig 556
“11/11/11 | Camerican”
I must have been abducted by aliens. I lost a whole year.:)
I like Daniel Defense, LaRue and Noveske.
If you want to build your own, check out http://www.bravocompanyusa.com
I’ve heard rumors that Wilson Combat may come out with an upper in 30 Remington (30RAR) which would be great for hunting.
Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range. Works for me.
“Hey pal - what you see is what I got.”
- Terminator
(ducks and runs away)
Might as well throw Glock v 1911 in there too.
Ill take a M4 any day I just love them ole Sherman tanks!
The SIG 556 has come down in price so it is a good choice. It provides AR 15 accuracy with AK 47 ruggedness and reliability
The SIG 516 is a great gas piston adaptation of the AR 15
If you are looking for a AR style clone the Spike’s Tactical is a high quality AR for the price as is the Smith and Wesson MP15
Best of all is the new FN SCAR 16s but it is a bit expensive at around $2K
In 7.62 the FN FAL or DSA SA58 FAL replica is hard to beat and highly recommended
Purpose of having rifle? Hunting? Self Defense?
Where would it be used, especially for self defense? Rural? ‘Burbs? Urban?
Range to probable targets?
Your skills and weapon familiarity?
Purpose of having rifle? Hunting? Self Defense?
Where would it be used, especially for self defense? Rural? ‘Burbs? Urban?
Defending house? Appartment? Other?
Range to probable targets?
Your skills and weapon familiarity?
Mine is a Bushmaster, M-faux. :-)
I love it. I think Bushmaster makes a quality rifle. But others do, too. The Sig 556 is catching my eye lately.
But be ready for the sticker shock... it’s not just the rifle, but its the optics. The optics will cost more than the rifle. Count on it. I have the Leupold CQ/T on mine and I love it. That lighted reticle, corrected for .223 ballistics... just rocks. But... I also love the Trijicon ACOG. I’m considering getting one.
LOL.
For the record, I'm a Glock and AK guy.
Now is a great time to buy an AR rifle. Prices have come down to pre-obama times and even lower. I’ll just throw out a few thoughts.
If you want an M4 style, the mid-length gas system is worth looking at. It improves extraction reliability somewhat by starting the extraction cycle slightly later and thus at a lower pressure. Also, a bayonet will fit properly on a mid length upper, if that matters to you.
I think Bushmaster is slightly overpriced but not really “bad”. Noveske and LaRue seem to be the hot items nowadays. I believe Colt still has the large pins in their lowers so they won’t interchange with anything else. Quality is good though.
I would recommend a wolff extractor spring and rubber O-ring upgrade. A cheap way to add reliability.
Without naming companies, I would avoid going to the bottom of the price tier, unless this is just a plinking rifle. Chrome lined barrels are nice too...
Carry on :)
U Da Man
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