briang2ad
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Could buy this:
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...ategory_id=463
Could buy this: ($970 + 20 shipping after rebate):
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y
Or:
Build with this as a basis:
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-S...m4-14socom.htm
Add a BCG from BCM at about $140 + Charging handle ($20) and I'm at about $550 for starters. I have hand guards and a pistol grip. If I buy an assembled lower, I can go cheap $170, or better (RRA-$240), or I can build a el cheapo setup. It can run as much as $910, or as little as $785 for the most basic M4 with a Daniel Defense fixed rear sight, el cheapo lower or $910 with the fuly adjustable LMT rear sight.
The Smith and the RRA are pretty much full tilt guns with all the cool stuff done. The BCM build will have the Milspec barrel and an M16 MCI bolt. I know all the purists love this, but tell me - is it worth it?
The RRA big downside is that the barrel is NOT chrome lined and I do believe that the feedramps are NOT M4 - which i understand is bad juju.
Also - I do like the fixed sight, and the RRA setup is very nice with the modded carry handle.
1. What would you do?
2. Are there REAL benefits I will see with the BCM barrel with 1:7 twist?
3. What is the best fixed rear sight for the money? DD has no elevation. LMT is pricey at $120.
4. I know the conventional wisdom is that the lower makes NO diff. Anyone disagree?
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...ategory_id=463
Could buy this: ($970 + 20 shipping after rebate):
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y
Or:
Build with this as a basis:
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-S...m4-14socom.htm
Add a BCG from BCM at about $140 + Charging handle ($20) and I'm at about $550 for starters. I have hand guards and a pistol grip. If I buy an assembled lower, I can go cheap $170, or better (RRA-$240), or I can build a el cheapo setup. It can run as much as $910, or as little as $785 for the most basic M4 with a Daniel Defense fixed rear sight, el cheapo lower or $910 with the fuly adjustable LMT rear sight.
The Smith and the RRA are pretty much full tilt guns with all the cool stuff done. The BCM build will have the Milspec barrel and an M16 MCI bolt. I know all the purists love this, but tell me - is it worth it?
The RRA big downside is that the barrel is NOT chrome lined and I do believe that the feedramps are NOT M4 - which i understand is bad juju.
Also - I do like the fixed sight, and the RRA setup is very nice with the modded carry handle.
1. What would you do?
2. Are there REAL benefits I will see with the BCM barrel with 1:7 twist?
3. What is the best fixed rear sight for the money? DD has no elevation. LMT is pricey at $120.
4. I know the conventional wisdom is that the lower makes NO diff. Anyone disagree?