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3/18/2010 6:28:57 PM EDT
OK, here's my dilema.

I am headed to "Fronsight" in May for a 4 day tactical rifle class and they require either a second weapon or second upper. They haven't yet answered me as to wether a spare BCG would serve as well (it's not like the barrel is gonna fall off my Armalite M4).

So, assuming I need to do one or the other, I can't decide weither to get another upper (soooo  many choices) get a complete 2nd AR, get a 308 or just pickup a mini -14.

I can see the options, but since I luv toys I can find reasons for each. What makes REAL sense???
3/18/2010 6:38:35 PM EDT
[#1]
Good excuse to get another AR.
3/18/2010 6:43:48 PM EDT
[#2]
If you cannot borrow a second AR, I'd buy an upper only, and sell it here after the class. A second upper is nice, but I personally avoid redundant configurations.

I see others here posting pics of pairs of virtually identical ARs, so not all agree with me.
3/18/2010 8:39:50 PM EDT
[#3]
I would recommend grabbing a Spike's Tactical M4 LE model while they are on sale for $475. I didn't want/need another upper ATM, but I wasn't about to let another great deal slip by.
3/19/2010 8:51:51 AM EDT
[#4]
Good excuse to get another AR.

I would recommend grabbing a Spike's Tactical M4 LE model while they are on sale for $475


I am having the same argument with myself. Probably won't buy the Spike's LE because I alread have an Armalite M4 flat top with FFS



A second upper is nice, but I personally avoid redundant configurations.


Maybe a flat top, no sights, quad rails FF tube and a heavy barrel for longer range would work.

How pracctical (probably NOT the right word to use) is either a 308 or a Mini 14 as an alternative? Never shot either one.
3/19/2010 9:05:35 AM EDT
[#5]
Something about an unmated upper or lower I just can't stand, sooner or later they become complete rifles!
3/19/2010 9:25:34 AM EDT
[#6]
Something about an unmated upper or lower I just can't stand, sooner or later they become complete rifles!

+1

Complete DSA Lower or go with AeroPrecision = under $200!
3/19/2010 11:47:55 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Something about an unmated upper or lower I just can't stand, sooner or later they become complete rifles!


I would tend to agree unless it's a .22 LR upper. I just don't see the need in having a dedicated .22LR rifle when it takes two seconds to swap them out. Of course, YMMV.
3/19/2010 7:16:08 PM EDT
[#8]
Complete DSA Lower or go with AeroPrecision = under $200!


My current build is an Aero Precision lower with RRA two stage trigger>

Anyone have experience with Mini 14s
3/19/2010 8:42:27 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Complete DSA Lower or go with AeroPrecision = under $200!


My current build is an Aero Precision lower with RRA two stage trigger>

Anyone have experience with Mini 14s


I asked about the new Mini-14's several times and they get no love on this website. The more I researched it the more I realized why...they aren't all that great. Apparently the new models accuracy still suffers a lot after just a few rounds because of the heat.
3/19/2010 8:55:23 PM EDT
[#10]
OK then... Mini -14
3/19/2010 9:28:50 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
Something about an unmated upper or lower I just can't stand, sooner or later they become complete rifles!


+1

At one time I had two lowers in my safe and nine uppers lined up on top of it. Wasn't very long before the lowers started to multiply. Complete rifles were sprouting up everywhere
3/20/2010 10:41:41 AM EDT
[#12]
I have made arrangements to purchase another upper from the classifeds.

Thanks for the input (now I guess I should look for a lower to go with it)...DAMMIT, you guys were right!)
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