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4/14/2004 6:52:04 PM EDT
You all seem knowledgable on the AR15. If you could only by one, which manufacturer would it be and why?
4/14/2004 7:46:17 PM EDT
[#1]

LOVE my Colt. no problems in 3 years, very accurate. next in line might be a bushmaster 16" though
4/14/2004 8:00:44 PM EDT
[#2]
It all depends on how much you want to spend. I would buy from Armalite, Bushmaster, Colt, or Rock River Arms for starters. Colt and Armalite are probably the most expensive then Bushy and RRA. If I were you I would buy from RRA. In my opinion they have the best product for the money. Look in the picture thread for some great examples of all different kinds of rifles.
4/14/2004 8:12:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Welcome to the club, friend. eaglebite pretty much summed up what I was going to say. But if I had to pick one I would get a Bushmaster. Doesn't matter though cause once you get your first AR you will buy more. So it doesn't really matter which brand the first one is.  [:D]
4/14/2004 8:34:13 PM EDT
[#4]
Welcome to the site! [:)]
you can't go wrong with a Bushmaster
4/14/2004 9:43:45 PM EDT
[#5]
Welcome,your first will certainly not be your last...the site says AR15.com but its really an AR support group for those of us who cant or wont kick the habit[:D]
4/14/2004 10:01:42 PM EDT
[#6]
Welcome to the site especially another Nam vet.

Try this link for some comparisons:

[url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=176349[/url]
4/14/2004 10:02:54 PM EDT
[#7]
This is a no brainer for you.  Get a Bushmaster.  If it goes bad, all ya gotta do is walk up the street to Maine and kick some Bushy butt.  Course I guess the same could be said about Colt.  But personally, I don't like Connecticut.
4/14/2004 10:12:42 PM EDT
[#8]
I would go Bushmaster if I were you.

Just do it, you'll thank me later [:)]
4/14/2004 10:19:25 PM EDT
[#9]
There is only one brand to even consider

[size=4][blue][b]ArmaLite[/b][/blue][/size=4]
4/14/2004 10:20:08 PM EDT
[#10]
RRA.  Great fit and finish is par for the course for the these fellas.  Take a look at ADCO ([url] http://www.adcofirearms.com/[/url])for all things RRA.  Good prices and customer service.  
4/15/2004 1:01:18 AM EDT
[#11]
I have three Armalite rifles, and I have had no problems with any of them. Fit and finish are excellent.

4/15/2004 10:00:34 AM EDT
[#12]
I like choices and options, I have:

Armalite
Bushmaster
Colt
RRA
4/15/2004 10:06:14 AM EDT
[#13]
Ohh a tough choice.

Either a Colt 6400.  Colt quality, nice civilain copy of the M4 (with many of the small details like the extended feed ramps and side sling adapter).  Its a flattop and fairly light weight with the M4 profile barrel.


Or a Bushmaster flattop with their lightweight barrel and entry stock.  Again nice quality, chrome lined barrel (like the Colt), a bit lighter - but I'd add a 1" spacer to make it 'fit' right.

I'm into the 'lightweight' and 'compact' carbines more so than the longer rifles.
4/15/2004 1:37:08 PM EDT
[#14]
I just want to thank you guys for your input, and the nice welcome to the board. I just wanted to get this on before the shutdown. Thanks agan and have a great weekend!!
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