LMT Standard M4

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I've been mulling over getting an AR-15 for several years, and maybe I'm getting a little more serious about it. I've read a ton of threads on this and other sites endlessly debating the merits of the various manufacturers, and LMT appears to be very well thought of. The standard M4 with SOPMOD stock is the LMT I'm considering, and looks like it will run about $1,250. I would like input from folks who have owned or used one. My intended use will be general plinking for the most part, probably won't run through 1000 rounds a year. I realize I can get a cheaper AR-15 that will fit the bill for that purpose, but I only intend on getting one AR-15, and I want one that is well made and I would feel confident in if I decided to also use it as a home defense weapon.

Appreciate any input on this particular mode, thanks.
 
My 2 cents, LMT is a fine rifle. Can't go wrong there. I would recommend getting a basic model and shoot it so you can really see what mods you want to do, and you will mod. It's good to start off practicing with iron sights and getting proficient with their correct use and adjustments, then get an optic later.

I prefer a midlength gas system (easier on internals and therefore theorectically more reliable). It will add a bill or so. If you want further explanation, someone here more qualified can explain it, but I can give you what I know.

Haven't used an LMT, but I understand they make good stuff.
 
That would be a fine choice. It is by no means the only fine choice, but if it happens to be the one you want, go for it.

If you're open to other options, just do a search... this general topic is running several threads a day, every day!
 
I love my lmt it has been a faithful and dependable rifle for years and has had alot of ammo ran through it during carbine shoots and three gun matches, If you look under ar15.com in the classifieds you will find lmt complete uppers and complete lowers. You can put one together for under a grand and it will be a full lmt rifle. Good luck and let me know if you need help looking for the uppers and lowers.
 
gladi8tr - In checking around, G&R Tactical seems to be a popular dealer for complete LMT rifles as well as uppers and lowers. I've thought about buying the parts separately and assembling it to save $, but I'm a little hesitant to do so since I don't have much experience with the AR platform. I know everyone says it's not rocket science and is fairly easy to do, I just wouldn't want to screw it up.
 
you can buy a complete upper and complete lower and just put them together it would be a complete rifle I deal with quantico tactical down here in killeen ft hood area you can get a lower for under 4 and a upper off of the net for about 6 if your interested I can help ya out I live in troy 122 miles south of ya let me know what I can do
 

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I thought long and hard about which brand of AR I wanted for my first. After handling a bunch of different makes, the LMT was hands down my favorite.

Nothing wrong with some(not all) of the lower end guns, as they would all likely have done what I need, but the attention to detail and the fit and function of the LMT was far superior to anything else I looked at, save for the Colts.

For me it came down to the LMT Defender and the Colt 6920, and I liked the relative obscurity of the LMT(compared to the Colt household name).

My LMT has digested thousands of rounds of all types of ammo without a single malfunction, including the cheapest steel cased stuff available.

Go for it, you can't go wrong with the LMT.
 
Techsan said:
gladi8tr - In checking around, G&R Tactical seems to be a popular dealer for complete LMT rifles as well as uppers and lowers. I've thought about buying the parts separately and assembling it to save $, but I'm a little hesitant to do so since I don't have much experience with the AR platform. I know everyone says it's not rocket science and is fairly easy to do, I just wouldn't want to screw it up.
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Techsan.... putting your socks on requires more skill than putting an AR15 upper and lower together.

Step 1. put the upper on the lower.
Step 2. push in two pins.

Thats it and you saved about 200 bucks.

LMTs are great weapons.
 
LMT's rock.

But skip the base model. The higher end models come with the Sopmod stock and buffer tube. One of the best stock setups on the market. And serious $$$$ to buy seperate later on.

The Upper to mid range models also have an Ambi safety. An AR is nearly useless without one IME.
 
I appreciate the comments folks. I think I will go with getting a complete upper and lower and save a few bucks. I realize being hesitant about putting it together yourself may seem silly to you guys with experience on the AR platform, but while I've used bolt action rifles my whole like, I've never fooled with an AR beyond shooting one a few times.

Just got my Rifleman today and they ran an article on LMT and their piston ARs. Maybe that's a sign...
 
Putting an AR upper on a lower, is literally easier than loading your bolt actions.. You're going to feel a little silly for worrying about it after you see what we are talking about :D

LMT's are absolutely fantastic!!! I have the piston mrp, it's amazing!! I'm considering buying another piston mrp in 6.8... Or the .308 mrp. Hmmm. ;)

Enjoy!!
 
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I'm considering buying another piston mrp in 6.8...QUOTE]

If you do opt for a 6.8 SPCII be certain the chambering is of the current spec (NOT the SAAMI), and with a 1:11 -1:12 twist rate barrel. The round also responds well to an odd numbered rifling with about a 30/70 ratio of surface for lands and groove to keep pressure down and velocity up.
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I hate to resurrect this thread, but I just located an online dealer who has the LMT Defender with SOPMOD stock for $1,081 plus shipping. That's by far the best price I've seen so far, and is fairly comparable to the estimates from some of you guys on what it would run to get an upper and lower and put it together myself. I've spent too much time doing web research on this anticipated purchase, but we all know that researching that next gun is almost as fun as playing with it when it arrives.

Thanks again for all the comments, I'm glad to see that LMT owners appear to be happy owners.
 
Techsan

I too had the same criteria for my purchase of my one and only AR15. I purchased the LMT nearly a year ago and have no regrets. Mine is dead nuts reliable and more accurate than I am. Fit and finish is excellent and now I may buy another...at least I'm thinking about it. Go for it...
 
So I think I did ok today. I bid on and won an auction for an LMT Defender 2000 with standard stock for $899.99 plus shipping. Really looking forward to getting to play with this rifle. Now I just need to figure out how to break the good news to my wife.
 
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