AR 15
what is the difference from a a1 a2 a3 ar-15s
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Can any one tell me about Pac West Arms Ar-15. All it says
is PWA Milan ,IL Cal. 5.56 Commando Ser. 004236
It is in mint shape any values would be apreciated0 -
If your firing is going to be so limited any of the better quality AR's will suit your needs. The stock may or may not be long enough for you. If it is too short Brownell's sells a nifty little spacer that adds an inch to the LOP. I have liked the piston systems since the days of the AR-180, but here you can pay your money and take your choice - both of my current ARs are DGI types. Be sure to get the 5.56 chamber and a 1 in 9" or quicker twist. 0 -
invest in a giesslie trigger too 0 -
One of my favorite go to AR's is my RRA 16" Varmint. It has a 16" bull barrel, that has a gas block with a rail on top, for a flip up front sight. It is a flat top, and I mounted a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 on it, installed a Timney Trigger, and a Magpul PRS. IT has a 1 in 8 twist, and a 223 Wylde chamber.
It shoots about 1/2 MOA out to 200 yards, and under MOA out to 500, with loads it prefers.
In todays world there are many to choose from. Piston guns are not for me. They attempted to fix problems that were non-excitant after the initial Viet Nam breakdowns, while creating other issues.
You can even get your 16 incher in a lighter barrel contour.
Things on my list of must haves...
Barrel shorter than 20"
Free Floating Handgaurd
Ability to add PRS stock
and good trigger
223 Wylde chamber.
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I like the M4 configuration, much more handier and lighter, with the 1 in 7 inch twist chrome lined or stainless barrel so I can shoot heavier bullets and use it for deer and hogs. Any quality lower and upper in 5.56x45mm will do and replace the trigger with a Rock River match trigger for about a 2 1/2 lb trigger pull. Then you may need to tweak a few things: polish the chamber and the feed ramps and the piston chamber of the bolt carrier and flitz the chamber and rifling after you completed the first three things - they all help for overall function and cleaning and forget the gas piston - direct gas impingement makes for a much more balanced operating and accurate system. 0 -
Piston gun will provide no advantage to you and could provide disadvantages. . .I'd also advise getting a conventional "gas" (ie "direct impingement") gun.
You didn't mention what this particular gun is going to be used for, but if (like most) you want something for fun at the range, and "maybe" emergency use, pretty much ANY "standard" AR by ANY "name" maker will fit the bill. Since they all effectively use standard parts, one you buy one, you can always upgrade it later (better trigger, stock, etc), should you decide to do that.
Above advise is good.
Almost all ARs use some sort of 5.56 or hybrid type chamber now, but that's a good feature to have.
Assuming you aren't hunting big things with it, nor wishing to engage in "serious" match/distance type shooting you'll want a barrel twist rate that will let you use common/cheap 55 and 62 grain military type bullets. 1:9 twist rate runs this type of ammo well, and. . .surprise. . .its also the standard twist rate on most AR rifles now.
On stocks, telescoping stock does make the gun easier to store, and potentially easier to carry around. I also don't like the standard M4 design much, but there are plenty of others you could look at, and you may still find a collapsible type you like.
EG, you did mention a budget, and these are not cheap, but pretty much everyone loves the Magpul PRS target type stocks. Magpul MOE stock is dirt-cheap (I think they're only $40) opens fast, and extended gives a very similar feel to a fixed stock.
On barrel length, 16" is a little easier to handle, but 20" hits harder and shoots a tiny bit flatter. Again, question is what you want to do with this, but if it involves long ranges, think about a longer barrel.0 -
Piston operation is not needed. The standard gas system is fine for general use w/o tinkering. I recommend the H-bar (heavier/thicker under the hand guard) barrel profile unless you demand light weight. A mid-length gas system IS a worthwhile option. Your description is filled by a 16" flattop with standard front sight base and add-on carry handle. Should you fail to find a 16" with a solid (A2) stock, changing from adjustable to A2 is simple.
The DelTon Hbar carbines have shown excellent accuracy and function in my experience and are economical. Olympic and PSA are good options.
You stated you aren't interested in "building" a carbine but buying the upper you desire and a complete lower doesn't involve "building" and is more likely to get you what you really want/need in an economical way.0 -
Get a Colt 6920. BT 0 -
Colt is far over rated for the "casual user". At this point in time it's hard to prove the brand is any better than numerous other options. 0 -
I started with a S&W M&P flat top that was optic ready (no sights, just rails). You can put whatever you want for sights, handle, optics, trigger, etc. Fairly inexpensive and the basic receiver and upper are as good as anything else I have purchased. 0 -
The Colt 6920 is cheap as it will ever get right now. Get one while the gettin' is good. You will be glad you bought a Colt! 0
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