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AR questions

smyrnasmyrna Member Posts: 70 ✭✭
edited October 2007 in Ask the Experts
as i'm planning on putting together an AR 15 soon, i want to make sure i've got everything straight before i buy the pieces, alright,
1. do model 1 sales uppers include the bolt carrier and charging handle?
2. do stag arms, DPMS, or RRA lowers match model 1 sales uppers well, i've heard that with several lowers the shades are off.
3. is there enough room on a lower rail of a 16" CAR to mount a bipod and a vertical grip, or should i get a 4 rail gas block and mount the bipod on the lower rail of that?
4. can i mount rails on the handguards of model1 sales upper without modification of the handguard?

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  • smyrnasmyrna Member Posts: 70 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Okay, I have some novice questions about Ar rifles if the experts don't mind.

    Is there any real advantage of having a 16" or 20" heavy barrel over the standard carbine 16" barrel? Need to shoot coyotes out to at least 300 yards.

    Is the M&P 15 all that it is cracked up to be?

    Thanks.
  • smyrnasmyrna Member Posts: 70 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm thinking of buying an AR type rifle but I must admit I'll be venturing into uncharted territory. My extent of modern military assault rifles is the SKS.

    I tend to get lost in the nomenclature of different configurations...What is A1, A2, A3, A4 when referring to diffent models? I see pictures of each and I can't tell the difference.

    I'm thinking I want a flat top so I can alternate scope and peep sight. Any suggestions on barrel length? Stock configuration?

    Any AR gurus out there to guide me in the basics?
  • spec.4spec.4 Member Posts: 897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    you may want to started with an A2 military AR-15 with the sights, then you can buy different uppers for it.
    A1: Triangle handgaurd.
    A2: Different rear sight(adjust for both), round handgaurd
    A3: Mixture of the A1 & A2
    A4: Upper receiver is flat and have an weaver style mount.

    Barrel lengths, 16, 20, 24, and I have seen some that was 26 inches long. Military rifle is 20" long.

    Spec.4
  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,885 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This is a complex subject, probably more than can be answered with 10 responses on a forum. Let me suggest that you buy an inexpensive paperback, "The AR-15 Complete Owner's Guide" by Walt Kuleck, to get you started.

    Online, you can learn a lot on the Fulton Armory website. And, the manufacturers such as Bushmaster, Rock River Arms, Colt, etc have a lot of information on their websites, too.

    Your first choice has already been made: the A2 has a fixed handle, while the A4 has a removable handle. Since you plan to mount a scope, you will probably want a longer, heavier barrel, & probably a 2-stage match trigger. There are lots of other decisions to be made, so be prepared to spend a lot of time on research.

    Neal
  • smyrnasmyrna Member Posts: 70 ✭✭
    edited November -1
  • aallanaallan Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The only thing I would say is stay away from colt. They are not true AR's (correct me if I am wrong), but they are sp1's with different internals. At least me colt is. I have 3 bushmasters and love them. I have fired rock river and liked it too.
  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886
    edited November -1
    You (as a novice), although I have a Colt, should stay away from them, as aalan says. Several pin sizes are not to military specification if you insist on a [civilian] colt.

    Once you get a quality (again, research prior posts) AR rifle, you will have the option of placing any barrel configuration-A1, A2, etc. (called simply "upper") onto your gun. And there are many trigger assemblies for you to choose from, once you have the host firearm to start with.

    Some posters may recommend getting a "lower" only. Don't do it. Get a complete rifle to start. And shoot it. Only then will you be able to judge for yourself exactly what you want/need. Many AR owners have one rifle, but several different "uppers" to enhance utility. Best, Joe
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