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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Wilson Combat (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 9/6/2006 5:32:29 PM EDT
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I am VERY interested in this weapon: Wilson Combat I am new to this forum and new to the amazing world of this weapon. I am looking for some feedback in regards to the Wilson Combat weapon in the link. I really like the finish and have heard only good things about it. If any of you have this rifle please provide a pic with a little review if you don't mind. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes to ship? I sent them an email but am still waiting on a response. Thanks in advance and HELLO from Mississippi!!! - Gordo |
Very nice fit and finish but for the cost you could get something equal for way less..there great and I love their 1911 parts but I think even with their custom work they are way over priced...but if I could afford it id probably own a $5000 1911..damn what a contridiction
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+1...what he said. |
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For that money you could probably get an RRA DEA/FBI rifle all decked out and with a chrome lined barrel.You could even afford a Colt 6920 and deck that all out with an Aimpoint..any quality AR from Bushmaster/RRA/Colt/STAG is gonna be more bang for your buck..CMMG rifles look real nice..figure $850 to $950 for a good quality AR and $1000 left for accessories you figure a sure fire rail system $200,tango down fore grip$60,Aimpoint$400 money left for mags or a tactical light..you could do more for less with that budget.
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| Man gordo, I didn't know you were going to spend that much money. Get two rifles instead - or get a good rifle for 800 bucks and spend the rest on magazines and ammo. Practice ;) - gun aint worth it if you can't shoot it (this is only if you don't have money on top of the 2000 bucks for ammo and mags) |
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Anybody actually inspected a Wilson to see how it is made? Staked correctly? Gas port? Which steel for the tube? Twist? Chrome? The guy wants some facts not so much opinions about how he can spend his $2k like we did or think he should. On that note IMHO - I couldn't fathom it. 6920 and be done or what Combat Jack said |
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At the moment I am about 90% sure of the RRA Pro-Series Government. It all depends on whether or not I can get a deal on the Wilson and still be able to afford the light, foregrip, sling, EOtech and all without going over the price of the RRA. We shall soon see...both companies are supposed to get back with me tomorrow. |
Yes, Wilson makes the barrel for the pro series government, |
That is my feeling too I think...wow 6-8 wk wait for delivery. It's like christmas for an adult haha. How do I go about ordering this gun? Through my local dealer or what? |
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Rough estimate.... $250 for the lower (complete) $425 for the upper $275 for a mid length rail $80 for the BUIS $175 for the bolt carrier group (Gundealer3 in the EE) $115 for the EOTech mount (optional, some people dont need it) $20 for a charging handle Grand total of $1340. Plus rail panels, magazines, a sling and optic. |
FWIW, I have a Wilson UT-15 with quad rail and overall it is an excellent rifle. It is fitted up well, the armor-tuff finish is great, and the JP trigger group is really nice. It is as or more reliable than any other AR-15 I own or have owned with many types of ammunition having been tested in it (by me) thoroughly. That being said, there are a few gripes (and one is not about whether it is park'd or not under the FSB, I think the armor tuff is just a wee bit better than that under there!  ):1) Barrel is 4140, and not chrome lined. 2) Quad rail is a little big in diameter to suit me. 3) It's damn expensive. I would never give mine up, but at the same time I would not buy another one either because I can buy or build something else just as good for less $$$. For example, if I were to spend $2000 again I would buy two Bushmasters instead of one Wilson Combat. But there again, I won't sell mine to get two Bushmasters so that tells you that I do like it enough to keep it. In fact, I love it, because it has never let me down. Did I say it has never failed, ever??? I know there are plenty of other guns out there that do the same, but this one did it for me, and for that I love it.  There are a lot of fine weapons out there and everyone has just a little different take on what to do or what's best, just thought since I actually own one I would weigh in. Good luck with whatever you decide, you can't go wrong with any of the advice you've been given already so long as it makes you happy.  Oh yeah, almost forgot, IIRC the delivery wait was about 2-3 months on the Wilson. |
Gordo - since you wanted a pic and I like porn: Like I said, would not buy another one but in the rural environment where I live I have no doubt whatsoever this one will get the job done. It is the first long gun I would grab, were I to need a long gun, but one Wilson Combat is enough $$ spent to make me buy Bushies/Stags all the other times. |
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Get whatever rifle you wnat and can afford. If you do choose to go with a RRA, I highly recommend Legal Transfers. They are in the EE. There website is www.ar15sales.com/index4.htm Good luck and good shooting with whatever you decide on. |
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this is what I am thinking: - dpms rifle (not sure which one yet) - 5.56 NATO chamber - chrome lined barrel with 1:9 twist (16 inch) - flash hider - 6 Position Collapsible stock - daniel defense quad rail (or anything along those lines...I really like them though) - good trigger setup (3.5# pull is ideal but not necessary) - surefire weaponlight setup (does not have to be foregrip version) - foregrip (I am open to suggestions) - EOtech or Aimpoint (depends on prices..can shoot both very well) - flip up rear sight (BUIS) I am sure I am leaving something out...? keep the feedback coming...it is much appreciated!!! |
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maybe I have been looking in the wrong places and have been given wrong price quotes, but the budget is 2k and with everything I listed that was one of the few that would actually work with everything I wanted. Please, if I have completely overlooked something by all means link me to it or post it. I am going by what people tell me and prices I can find. Thanks for pointing this out. |
I just really looked at the list you posted and now I agree some where about $425 for aim point, then a mount , rail , after market trigger two stage trigger , sure fire light, rail . Some cash right there, I would go with a differant rifle though, maybe a COLT or LMT not knocking any DPMS owners and if I was looking for a 308 I would look at DPMS But as far as AR's go there are so many good makers out there. just my 2 cents 
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Some of the baddest dudes I have ever had the pleasure of shooting with had Stag lowers and drove around in a rented minivan.... |
That's what I am trying to do, but everyone keeps telling me that "____" is of quesionable quality... but why? I can think of every single firearm that has failed before and I can name them... EVERYTHING. If the DPMS is so bad, please goto that forum topic and tell me why. |
I have a Bushmaster with an LMT 16" M4 barrel and I am extremely happy with it. Some people seem to have problems with off color receivers though. Mine's perfect, I would heartily recommend Bushmaster rifles, but if the color thing will bug you (it would probably bug the hell out of me), you may want to see your rifle first. members.cox.net/alien1099/m4-4.jpg |
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what about getting a different lower and putting a LMT CQB MRP on top? That will run 1289 plus the cost of the lower. Any suggestions for the lower? I am hoping if I do this I will still be able to get the aimpoint or EOtech and add the light later. fyi the lower by LMT is the LZE@2 (defender), it runs at 511...if I did those two together I would be right at 1800....with a few extra hundred to spend for the aimpoint and EOtech. If I were to change the lower...what should I be looking at? |
Wow , you don't need to change the lower if you go with LMT, thats one hell of a set up. You just took this to another level. check these out to. www.noveskerifleworks.com/cgi-bin/cart2/display.cgi?cat1=19 also you might want to think about a gas piston also. I just bought this one last week. 
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For the most part, lowers are lowers and they are almost all created equal. Hell you could just pick the one with the coolest logo on it. I wouldn't spend $511 on a lower when you can get a complete lower for like $200 or stripped for like $100 or less. Obviously there are going to be exceptions, but money is money and money saved on your lower can be used elsewhere. The point is with as many quality lower manufacturers as there are, there's no reason to spend $511 on an LMT unless you simply want LMT.If you want a whizbang tactical collapsing stock (which I'm guessing the LMT comes with for THAT price), you can buy one seperately and you'll still come out cheaper. Many people recommend the VLTR stock. Magpul makes some nice stocks too. I like the looks of the LMT "Crane" stock, but goddamn the last time I looked it was like $200, and there's no reason why it should be.  Also what kind of light were you going to get? Personally I use a $17 Brinkman light from Target. Bright as hell and gets the job done and works great even after being on the gun after repeated firing. I would look into Pentagon lights if you want a great light that won't break the bank like some of the Surefires will.For a foregrip, I just have a Knight's Armament, but the Tango down grip is really liked by many people on the board.
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Some of us don't require threads to reference. We have shot DPMS rifles, and were dissatisfied. LMT has a few minor areas of concern. I'd use an LMT from MSTN, but I'd put a Colt BCG in it. |
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If I had that cash, I'd get a Colt LE6921 from Ken Elmore with a Larue rail and take the carry handle off in favor of a Troy flip rear, then save up some more for an optic. When the 6920s come back you'll have money left for a VLTOR stock and damn near an Aimpoint on that budget. |
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