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what th best ar15 brand

my_bigmikemy_bigmike Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
edited March 2008 in Ask the Experts
hello to all im looking to buy an ar15 but im going crazy bcouse ther is to many brands can some one nam the best brands and what u think about olympic i saw one that i liked thank u
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  • JesseLeeJesseLee Member Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Olympic Arms are ok. I personally like Bushmaster and Colt. Colts are priced out of this world when you compair them to other brands. Bushmaster and Olympic are relatively close in price. The Bushmaster is a little more expensive though. Both are good rifles. Good luck in finding what you want.
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  • Wehrmacht_45Wehrmacht_45 Member Posts: 3,377
    edited November -1
    Armalite, Colt, Bushmaster, DPMS, rock river, Stag Arms, S&W, and others are all good. I really don't care for Olympic Arms, but they are serviceable. The ones you must stay away from are anything Vulcan, Hesse, or Blackthorne.
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  • hslaterprycehslaterpryce Member Posts: 927 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Colt, Rock River and Bushmaster. I have all three, my favorite being an old Colt SP1. Quality wise I see no difference between these three. The Colt was my first back in the early 1070's so I just gravitate toward it. I think you would do well with any of these manufacturers.
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Like Bushmaster because of their warrenty, they do back it. I bought a used gun and had problems, they fixed it no problems.
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  • Oklahoma223Oklahoma223 Member Posts: 2,648 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like Colt and Rock River. Armalite and Stag are also good.
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  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bushmaster,Colt, DPMS, Rock River,S&W, witch is Stag Arms. Take your pick of any of them.
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  • 00scoots00scoots Member Posts: 410 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Lots of makes to check out with proponents for all. You'll be the one to make the final decision, so take your time in your search for what you want in an AR - it's all there, don't rush into a purchase, nothing is going to disappear tomorrow.

    Now, with that said check out CMMG, http://cmmginc.secure-mall.com/shop/?shop=1, they have a good reputation.
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  • gsmyth64gsmyth64 Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I rather like the Armalite guns. I like their chrome lined barrels and chambers, and the overall quality. I also find that their unique bolts last far longer then others before breaking at the lugs. More money then some of the other AR's, but worh it I think.
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  • Wehrmacht_45Wehrmacht_45 Member Posts: 3,377
    edited November -1
    The bolts arent unique on Armalite guns, they are mil spec. They might have a different alloy or heat treat, but dimensionally they are the same.

    I have a Colt SP1 and a DPMS. Both shoot well, but my Colt is not as ammo picky with some of the underloaded stuff.
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