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AR-15 Sporter vs. Gov't Model

FreeInIdahoFreeInIdaho Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
edited January 2002 in Ask the Experts
Can anyone tell me the difference between and AR-15 A2 Sporter and the A2 Government Model?
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  • jdb123jdb123 Member Posts: 471 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    a goverment model will have a flashhider and a bayonet lug i am sure there are more diffrences.
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Additionally, the A2 Govt model has a 20" barrel, thin under the handguard. I believe the Colt sporter has a 16" lightweight (pencil) barrel. WWW.ar15.com is the authoritative website for AR15 questions.
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