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4/14/2012 9:52:38 AM EDT
I know it is here somewhere but I am trying to find a complete list for AR makers. The best I can find is this one http://gunquester.com/Sidebarpages/brandsmain.html. but it is not complete either and it changes almost weekly. Mainly I am searching for little known brands that might offer better value for money. I can't imagine anywhere would have a better list than here, but I can't find it using google, bing, yahoo or the search button on this site. I did find this thread http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1079863_.html, which is helpful but it does not offer much or any info on the names.

The first search for google for me usually comes up with this one http://darkgun.com/ar15mans.htm, which only has a couple of brands and non of the other ones I have found have more than gunquesters. The best list I have found on this site was just for billet makers which had pics of most of them.  Am I missing something obvious?

Also, yes I know that many so called "manufacturers" get their stuff made out of house but if it is the same part but cheaper then I am ok with that.

If anyone can help thanks in advance and if am missing the obvious, sorry in advance.
4/14/2012 10:49:52 AM EDT
[#1]
Check the Industry forum
4/14/2012 12:07:40 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks. Some good stuff there for sure, but it is still not a very comprehensive list. I am beginning to think that there is no easy way to search for companies I have not already heard of.
4/14/2012 12:12:07 PM EDT
[#3]
This would be a very large list if you included anyone who is putting together rifles these days.  I have seen something like that once but I have no idea where.

Are you just doing research for your own knowledge or are you looking for a secret steal that nobody knows about yet?

4/14/2012 3:30:27 PM EDT
[#4]
No, no steal so much as I am always looking for a cheap deal on lowers and I have gotten some good deals on lesser known brands before. Also (and maybe more importantly) I keep having buddies show up at the range with a new brand I have never heard of. Every time I think I know what it out there, someone I know gets something else and I want it. It would be nice to beat a couple of my buddies to the punch for once. First it was Noveske, then JP, then Mega, then zombie markings on the lower, etc etc. I am always behind.  Right now it looks like I would have to buy a pre production Next Generation X8 to beat anyone out. That or a polymer lower but I don't think I will impress anyone with those...
4/14/2012 7:21:29 PM EDT
[#5]
Keeping up with the Jones will drive you crazy in this sport. My last buy was a Windham..I prefer to out shoot my friends not out equipment them.

4/15/2012 6:30:07 AM EDT
[#6]
Yes, you are probably right. I don't think I am in the unhealthy contest category though and while it can get expensive, I don't regret money I spend on ARs.
4/15/2012 6:31:28 AM EDT
[#7]
I agree, if the money's there spend on what works for you
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