amd6547
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Rack grade carbines are $419 at CMP. I've read many posts at the CMP forum about rack grade carbines and how happy their owners are with them.
I opted for the service grade at $495, and I couldn't be happier. If you want a carbine, CMP is the only way to go.
To say that the AR is somehow ergonomically superior dosn't make sense. The carbine handles beautifully...the safety falls right under the trigger finger, the sights line up as soon as you shoulder it, light, short, and packs a 357-like punch. Recoil is negligable.
At 100 yards, I get 15 shot fist sized groups.
The carbine is a fantastic weapon, and a real triumph of American industry (6.5 million made in 5 years).
The fact that you can buy one from the CMP for about half it's market value is just icing on the cake.
I doubt that any bad guy shot in the chest with a 30carbine soft point will say "Whew, I'm glad it wasn't Hornady TAP out of an AR!".
I opted for the service grade at $495, and I couldn't be happier. If you want a carbine, CMP is the only way to go.
To say that the AR is somehow ergonomically superior dosn't make sense. The carbine handles beautifully...the safety falls right under the trigger finger, the sights line up as soon as you shoulder it, light, short, and packs a 357-like punch. Recoil is negligable.
At 100 yards, I get 15 shot fist sized groups.
The carbine is a fantastic weapon, and a real triumph of American industry (6.5 million made in 5 years).
The fact that you can buy one from the CMP for about half it's market value is just icing on the cake.
I doubt that any bad guy shot in the chest with a 30carbine soft point will say "Whew, I'm glad it wasn't Hornady TAP out of an AR!".