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1/30/2010 7:37:28 PM EDT
I've heard that there are 4 primary manufacturers of AR-15 rifles.  What are they??
1/30/2010 8:16:30 PM EDT
[#1]
Way more than four, seems likes everyone is making them now. If you're asking about top four opinions vary.
1/30/2010 9:19:12 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
Way more than four, seems likes everyone is making them now. If you're asking about top four opinions vary.


This
1/30/2010 10:21:35 PM EDT
[#3]
Maybe the OP is referring to the lower manufacturers. I cant remember who they are at the moment. LAR etc.....
1/31/2010 4:32:22 PM EDT
[#4]
manfacturer can mean anyone that puts a gun togather from parts. If you slap too many many uppers and lowers togather and sell them, according to the BATF you are a manufacter and need a special manufacters FFL.

Everyone putting out an AR is a manufacturer so what did the OP refer to? Just where did you hear such nonsense. Only 4 AR manufacturers? There are dozens of companys cutting lower receivers now, not just LAR, CMT, LMT and JVP.
1/31/2010 4:45:23 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Maybe the OP is referring to the lower manufacturers. I cant remember who they are at the moment. LAR etc.....


yeah, the old four main machine shop dealio. I'm not sure how much that applies anymore. there are lots more in house manufacturers it seems.

It was:
LMT
LAR
CMT
MMS (mega)

Here's a great thread that explains the differences to some degree, ans also who makes (made) what.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=50947

Essentially, from what I understand:
This info may be somewhat dated. The thread is from two years ago.

LMT = LMT, Lauer(old), DS Arms, PWA, Eagle, Knights Armament, Barrett, Bushmaster (?)
CMT = Stag, RRA, High Standard, Noveske, Century (current), Global Tactical, CLE, S&W, MGI, Wilson Tactical, (some?) Colt, Ratworx
LAR = Grizzly, Bushmaster (L Prefix), Ameetech, (?)DPMS, CMMG, Double Star, Fulton
JVP = Double Star, LRB
MMS = Mega, GSE, Dalphon, POF (forged), Alexander Arms,
Olympic = Olypmic, SGW, Tromix, Palmetto, Dalphon, Frankford, (old) Century
Sun Devil = Sun Devil forged billet receivers
Superior = Superior Arms, Lauer (current)
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1/31/2010 4:54:33 PM EDT
[#6]
"I've heard that there are 4 *primary* manufacturers of AR-15 rifles. What are they??"

I guess they would be FN, Colt, Bushmaster and maybe DPMS (?) for units produced.
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