Another AR recommendation thread

[orangeninja]

Okay guys, after extensive research and gazing at my budget I'm going to get one of these two EBRs.

Which would you choose and why:

Olympic Arms K3B which looks very nice or

DPMS Lite 16

I cannot afford a RRA, Wilson Combat, Colt, Bushy, etc. and I've looked. So of these two which would you guys pick. I like the Oly lifetime warranty but have heard they have a tough time honoring it. The DPMS has a little better reputation but I think Oly's is somewhat undeserved. In fact I started off looking at the Lo-Pro Classic vs. the K16 because everyone I know who has shot a K16 loves them, but then I'd eventually end up buying a different upper anyways which I just can't afford. So I'm basically looking for a basic, light weight carbine with adjustable stock and iron sights.

 

[MIL-DOT]

Get both !!!! ( I always wanted to say that).

Ok,Ok, sorry, that was useless, but I couldn't resist. My limited AR stash consists of an old Colt and a Colt/RR frankengun, so all I can offer is what I've read over the years,which I'm thinking mirrors what you've heard and read : Go with the DPMS over the Olympic arms.

 

[cbrgator]

Definitely DPMS over Olympic. Check out Stag as well.

 

[gvnwst]

Oly has had a few issues over the years, so stay away from them. DPMS on the other hand, has a very, very good reliability record.

 

[BADUNAME37]

I never heard of either.

Get the one that has the best warranty.

How much more is a Bushmaster?

 

[cbrgator]

......

 

[FlyinBryan]

How much more is a Bushmaster?

probably a couple hundred bucks, maybe less.

 

[brasskeeper]

DPMS makes quality rifles

 

[RP88]

I would turn away from Olympic. I've only heard about two or three people bash DPMS, and those were people who simply fell in love with their new Colts.

 

[ParaElite]

Spend the extra money and get the LMT or Colt. Buy cheap pay twice. Buy smart pay once.