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Posted: 12/29/2004 5:42:39 AM EDT
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Hi all, I have been lurking a while and finally wanted to ask a few things. I am about to order an Armalite semi auto M4 carbine. Flat top receiver w/ carrying handle + sights, collapsible stock, 16" barrel and a match grade trigger job done by the factory. I have not seen a ton of posts regarding Armalites but my local gunsmith, whom I have known and dealt with for 10+ years swears thay are the "best of breed" right now. My other choice was a bushmaster in the same config but I think I am gonna get the Armalite. I am looking at about $1200 for the total package, I may get a better deal thru the net but I give him my business always and he always works on my guns, I dont wanna buy something that he will have to fix later when I didnt get it from him. I get free FFL transfers from him as well. I am looking for a carbine that is a good , dependable shooter, mainly for target shooting but also to be part of my own home defense collection ( Sig 226, Mossburg 590A1 and the M4) My question are this: 1) Who has had experience with Armalites? Can you share them, good or bad? 2) I am not getting a rail system now but will add one soon, what are the best options? 3) Since I am ordering from the factory, is there anything else that is a "no brainer" that I should get on the rifle? ( the trigger job is a $100 upgrade and the parts cost more then that if my gunsmith does it) Thanks in advance and safe shooting in the new year to all. Skip |
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