Which AR-15

L7

January 27, 2005 15:43

I am mostly a handgun shooter but am looking at purchasing an AR-15 type rifle. Any suggestions on preferred brands. Would like it to be an accurate shooter but without breaking the bank. Thanks for any suggestions.

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  dabot

  January 27, 2005 15:56

  I too have been looking for an AR. I have been researching and asking around. The response I have been getting is to stay away from Bushmaster and go with Panther or Armalite. No one says the Bush is bad, they just say the quality isn't as good as the Panther or Armalite.

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  wm69

  January 27, 2005 16:35

  go to www.ar15.com and ask the AR addicts. Get a stripped lower and build a kit from JT dist. Good as any off the shelf rifle, cheaper, and you get a little "hands on" knowledge of how the things work.

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  gap1916

  January 27, 2005 16:38

  Armalite or Bushmaster works for me. [8D]
  
  Greg
  Former Marine
  A N G L I C O

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  trooperchin

  January 27, 2005 16:44

  I built my own... very cheap and fun!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Aggies-Gig 'Em
  Break 'Em Horns!

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  bugieman

  January 27, 2005 16:54

  I want one too!!!
  
  Bugie the Hopeful

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  ContacFront

  January 27, 2005 18:00

  Bushmaster, DPMS, Rock River Arms, Colt

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  bumpmn

  January 27, 2005 22:05

  Trooperchin,
  
  Can you tell me what your final cost was and what it would have been if you would have purchased complete? I would love to own one but cant afford the hefty up front cost, are there any sites that show how to put this kit together that you speak of, I went to that link you sent but there are way to many options for a newbie like myself to make any sense of it, your pics look exactly like what I want.[:D]
  
  Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
  -Jason

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  ruger270man

  January 27, 2005 22:48

  A's, B's, C's, D's, and R's.
  
  
  Armalite
  Bushmaster
  Colt
  DPMS
  RRA
  

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  "I will no longer debate a liberal because I feel they are beneath contempt. Just communicating with one contaminates a person." - whiteclouder

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  yachtdave

  January 28, 2005 00:13

  I have stripped lower receivers and parts kits on GB auction. They are very high quality and go together very easy, comes with instructions. You can then buy a complete upper setup or build your own. I built my own upper and lower, for the parts I sell, for my personal gun and am impressed with the way everything came out. Now I would never buy a complete AR, just build it.http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?item=28148758 http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?item=28160779 http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?item=28191074 These 3 items gets you a complete lower assy. Email me it you have any questions.
  
  Dave

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  muss

  January 28, 2005 01:47

  The easest way to build your own is to order a complete lower and complete upper, then just snap them together.
  
  I just ordered a complete stag arms lower from www.eaglefirearms.net and a complete m-4 upper from www.del-ton.com. I have around 600 in the entire gun. Both businnesses where very easy and reliable.
  
  
  check this out;
  
  http://www.eaglefirearms.net/stag_arms.htm
  
  NOTE: lowers must be shipped to a ffl dealer in your area.
  
  
  
  muss

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  easygo6

  January 28, 2005 02:25

  Bushmaster, Rock River, DPMS
  
  
  "They're in front of us,
  they're behind us,
  they're to our left and to our right...
  they can't get away now."
  
  Chesty Puller,
  Chosin Reservoir, Korea
  
  SEMPER FI

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