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ar 15

asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
what is the difference from a a1 a2 a3 ar-15s
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would like to know the differences if any, between a match olympic arms lower and a rock river lower. Which is a better piece of work.
    Thanks
    Eric
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking to buy a colt ar 15 m4 law enforcemnt carbine with a 16.1 barrel. It is priced at 2500 new in box. Was wondering if that is overpriced or not. Also what is a good colt for the money.
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nephew has a preban Colt A2 target match grade, Whats it worth? hes trying to sell it now
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a colt Ar15 Hbar sporter serial number sp 2440xx. I called Colt and asked what info they could tell me about it. The only thing they could say was it was manufactured in 1984. It was originally purchased by my brother new. He's now passed, but he had told me that when he originally purchased it could have been converted, legally with the right paper work, to a select or burst fire, Drop in sear. Any validity or now just family lore? Would a class III dealer be interested? If not B/S, any ideas on cost per year for the average guy to have a full or burst fire?
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Any one know anything about "MGI Miiltary" AR 15 Systems?
    mgimilitary.com
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I want to build my own AR 15 type rifle I just puchased a charles daly strpped lower what would be a good upper for it Im going with a 20 inch heavy barrel free float hand gaurds any tipps would be greatly appretiated. my first so dont scare me
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm looking for one with no sear block. To be honest, I've only ever picked up a couple so wouldn't know where to even look for a sear block without one of each at hand.

    Can the sear block be removed legally with the ban dead?

    What serial number range would insure that I was getting what I'm looking for?

    TIA

    "You can build a man a fire and keep him warm for a couple hours or douse him with fuel oil and keep him warm the rest of his life"
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How can I tell if an AR 15 is indeed a PRE-BAN AR???
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What is used to clean the gas tube an the AR 15s? Where can I get this tool, brush, pipe cleaner etc? Thanks
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My brother wants to get an AR 15 and I would like for him to get the best deal for the money (around 700). He want a 20" barrel. Can anyone assist me in the right direction? Thanks Mike
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looking for opinions on an AR. What I would like is a 16" barrel,223/5.56 with removable carry handle and ability to mount a scope or red dot sight. I really do not like the adjustable stocks so it should have the plain fixed type.Also,want recommendations for the action-- piston type or? This rifle would be fired sparingly. Probably 200 or 300 rounds per year. Reliability and economy are important to me.I do not want to build my own. Thanks for any and all ideas.
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ive been listening to people that own the ar15"s and how you can switch and swap parts is it possible to switch a ar15 rifle to a pistol by changing the upper receiver?
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    who makes the best ar 15 for the money ?
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ROCKRIVER OR BUSHMASTER WHO MAKES THE BEST AR FOR THE MONEY[?]
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Which is the best AR15 to buy? Colt, Olympic Arms, Armalite, etc. Thanks, Ron
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what is the difference between an m4 and an a4? thanks
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can any one tell me about Pac West Arms Ar-15. All it says
    is PWA Milan ,IL Cal. 5.56 Commando Ser. 004236
    It is in mint shape any values would be apreciated
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  • jtmarine0831jtmarine0831 Member Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Oh No, here we go! I think that depends more on the retailer instead of manufacturer when it comes to prices! 4 years ago I bought a new 16" Bushmaster at my local shop for under $800. The same rifle I had priced at almost a dozen other shops and none of them were under a $1000. It usually depends on how much the retailer wants to make. That is why Bushmaster, DPMS, Stag Arms, Etc. MSRP's are so high so they mask the profit the retailer actually makes. I have never purchased a new rifle anywhere near what the MSRP is, Never!


    I recommend building one! You can build one or even assemble one with different components to the way you want it cheaper than you can buy one. Can't beat a personally customized rifle cheaper than one you will have to put more money in to get it the exact way you want it.


    My "PlayToy" is a frankinstein. A Superior Arms S-15 AR15 .223/5.56 Lower Receiver, Armalite upper receiver, A.R.M.S. #50 M-CV S.I.R. System handgaurds,Six Position Telescoping Stock Assembly,DPMS 16" 1x9" Twist, AP4 Contour, and more. All for less than what you can buy a loaded Bushmaster or DPMS rifle for.


    A reply to asquires question!
    RRA is a quality made piece just like bushmaster, but at a cheaper price. This is what you call Value(Price compared to overall quality). And RRA rifles are definately high on the Value list!
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  • Wehrmacht_45Wehrmacht_45 Member Posts: 3,377
    edited November -1
    I recommend building it on a complete lower from R Guns and an upper from J&T, Model 1, or Del Tron.

    For a complete gun Aramlite, Stag, DPMS, Bushmaster, S&W, Doublestar, and others make a good gun.

    Olympic Arms is ok, but I have seen more complaints about them.


    DO NOT get anything with Hesse, Vulcan, or Blackthorne on it. They are cheap, wear quickly, or just refuse to work.
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  • OdawgpOdawgp Member Posts: 5,380 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    as others have said built one, it wont necessarily be better or worse. but more cost effective if you plan on buying a loaded AR from any of the big name Manuf.

    I am RRA all the way

    http://www.rockriverarms.com/
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I recommend buying a new, in the box, rifle for your first AR. Taking it apart & cleaning it, you will get a "feel" for all the parts & how they work together. Besides, you will get a factory warranty; if you have any problem with a rifle you built, you'll have to pay someone else to fix it. And, the resale value of a factory rifle will always be higher.

    For most of us, the RRA will be the best value.

    Neal
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  • Oklahoma223Oklahoma223 Member Posts: 2,648 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    www.rockriverarms.com
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what makes rra better than bushmaster?
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  • Wehrmacht_45Wehrmacht_45 Member Posts: 3,377
    edited November -1
    Probably nothing. Its all up to brand loyalty as ;ong as its a decent maker.
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Wehrmacht_45
    Probably nothing. Its all up to brand loyalty as ;ong as its a decent maker.
    Right on !
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what would be the a good twist for all around shooting mainly target shooting?
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  • Wehrmacht_45Wehrmacht_45 Member Posts: 3,377
    edited November -1
    Most FMJ casual target ammo bought will be in the 55 or 62 grain weights. So usually a 1 in 9 twist is the ideal for shooting both.
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