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Posted: 11/29/2013 11:21:25 AM EDT
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Got it down to like 5 rifles. This will be my first MSR. I am value oriented and like the best bang for the buck.
What/how much I plan on using it- Maybe once a twice a month plinking when I visit in-laws out in the country. Maybe 1-2 times a year Varmint hunting with buddy. Plan on shooting mostly STEEL ammo unless im Hunting. I value accuracy and ease of upkeep/not breaking down the most, keep in mind how much I get to shoot. I will be using a red dot and sometimes a scope, so I dont value the iron sights that come with some of these guns that much. Prices will be after FFL and or Tax/shipping Smith and Wesson M&P15OR Rifle $750 http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/76379/c/semi-auto-rifles/brand/COLT $925 DPMS Oracle $580 with the free 4 mags and cleaning kit! Del Ton Sport $600 Colt M4 Carbine 5.56MM 16 inch M4 A3 w/removable carry handle $936 Palmetto State Armory M4 16-inch 556 MIL SPEC $640 Thanks for any advice and help you guys can give! |
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Welcome.
I would advise you purchase the Colt- "Colt M4 Carbine 5.56MM 16 inch M4 A3 w/removable carry handle $936" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05kMZhc0N7c Learn the iron sights prior to going with an optic. |
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Lots of posters on this site will recommend a colt over just about anything. Take any answers here with a large dose of salt. Any of the weapons mentioned are a viable option. Agreed, and I am never that guy to blindly recommend a Colt. I just thought that seemed like a pretty good bargain after taxes and fees for a new one. Typically they have been around $1100 In before the usual suspects with resale value, and the investment posts 
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| I usually dont recommend the Colt because they are overpriced for what they are... but in this case it looks like the Colt is a decent deal without knowing exactly how the Palmetto State weapon is configured. I have not handled a delton but i would stay away from the DPMS.. they make a good .308 AR but the 5.56 seems pretty flimsy in the furniture dept. |
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Agreed, and I am never that guy to blindly recommend a Colt. I just thought that seemed like a pretty good bargain after taxes and fees for a new one. Typically they have been around $1100 In before the usual suspects with resale value, and the investment posts Quoted:
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Lots of posters on this site will recommend a colt over just about anything. Take any answers here with a large dose of salt. Any of the weapons mentioned are a viable option. Agreed, and I am never that guy to blindly recommend a Colt. I just thought that seemed like a pretty good bargain after taxes and fees for a new one. Typically they have been around $1100 In before the usual suspects with resale value, and the investment posts It is a very good price on the colt, I'll give that. |
| Of the ones you listed, the Colt is by far the best. Some may say the others are just as good, but even if the are ( which they aren't), they don't have the resale value of the Colt should you ever decide to sell. The PSA and S&W are good rifles which would fill your stated needs well. Stay away from the Del-Ton and DPMS. |
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"I value accuracy and ease of upkeep/not breaking down the most"
Colt MPI/HPT tests every bolt and barrel, none of the others do. That plus the brand name(for resale value) would make it my choice of the 5 you offered. That being said I'd buy a DD, Noveske, HK, LaRue, LMT over the Colt, but most of those are in a whole other price range. |
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Welcome. I would advise you purchase the Colt- "Colt M4 Carbine 5.56MM 16 inch M4 A3 w/removable carry handle $936" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05kMZhc0N7c Learn the iron sights prior to going with an optic. This. |
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Colts are overrated, especially on this site. And I do own 2. The Delton and the DPMS you have listed I would not do. LashLaRue is correct about Colts being overrated, but wrong about Del-ton. I own 2 Del-ton's and they are very high quality, accurate and shoot any ammo I throw at them, fit and finish is better than PSA. Best value in the AR market. |
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LashLaRue is correct about Colts being overrated, but wrong about Del-ton. I own 2 Del-ton's and they are very high quality, accurate and shoot any ammo I throw at them, fit and finish is better than PSA. Best value in the AR market. Quoted:
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Colts are overrated, especially on this site. And I do own 2. The Delton and the DPMS you have listed I would not do. LashLaRue is correct about Colts being overrated, but wrong about Del-ton. I own 2 Del-ton's and they are very high quality, accurate and shoot any ammo I throw at them, fit and finish is better than PSA. Best value in the AR market. I've owned several Deltons. Fit and finish had always been fine but accuracy been really inconsistent. Still have a Delton upper that shoots great but I have had 3 others that were 3 to 4 inch shooters. Horrible and probably won't chance it again. |
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