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Which brand for an AR
emapar
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I am thinking about buying an AR15. I have priced Armalite, Bushmaster, DPMS, and Rock River but know nothing about them. I know that Bushmaster is a houshold name for AR 15 rifles. I also know that Armalite developed the modern AR from the M16 pattern and Colt adopted the AR nomenclature. What I don't know is anything about DPMS and Rock River and Olympic. I also need to know why Bushmasters are almost gauranteed to shoot under 1/2 MOA while Armalite claims to be the greatest AR maker and they only gaurantee 2 MOA groups. What are the quality differences. I am also thinking about building one. I am a fan of the FAL and the AR. I am going to build both soon but would like to buy one from a factory that I can work on and become familiar with first. Thanks in advance!
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My vote goes to Bushmaster. Good quality control and it's all milspec, giving you good parts and self gunmithing info availability.
"It was like that when I got here,I think"
Are you a National Match shooter? If so, choose Armalite (preferred by military NM shooters) or Bushmaster (selected for subsidy, along w/ Compass Lake rifles/uppers, by CMP for NM competitors).
Are you looking for investment? If so, choose Colt, which keeps its resale value better than any other.
Are you looking for a service rifle? Then buy any one of the ABC's and don't look back.
Me, I've chosen Armalite/Eagle Arms. Eagle Arms bought the Armalite name in the mid-90's and produces a fine rifle for the money. Their target rifle in .223, known as the M15A4(T), is remarkable for accuracy. I just liked the look and feel of the package better than the others.
Blue is also my favorite color, because I like the way it looks better than the other colors.
I'd also take a Colt or Bushmaster in a second and never look back.
In the end, you have to answer the question yourself.
For what it's worth.
Edit, we have some of the DPMS A3's in the shop, fit and finish seems below Rock River & Bushmaster. My opinion of Colt is that you're just paying for the name.
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