JPG19
Member
Hey guys, this is my first thread here on THR so please go easy. I'm in the market for my first AR-15 and have done quite a bit of research, leading me to conclude that for every statement that "x" is absolutely necessary in an AR, there's another saying the opposite. I know I want it chambered in 5.56 NATO, M4 feed ramps, a properly staked gas key, and prefer a chromed BCG.
The rifle will be used primarily for target shooting and fun, as a SHTF gun, and to dispatch the occasional coyote, etc. on our property. I've narrowed it down to the following based on price, features, and reputation. I will be using iron sights for quite a while and add an EOTech or other optic later on once I'm comfortable with the irons. Given the never-ending contradictory statements about who's best, what's most important, etc., I'm putting my trust and faith in the THR community to help me decide which rifle I should choose. The one's I'm considering are (along with my key thoughts) as follows:
1) RRA 16" Elite Operator2 - $1,000
- Comes with lots of goodies and upgrades, Free-Float Handguard, Mid-Length gas system, Chromed BCG.
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=462
2) Del-Ton DTI-4 16" Rifle - $750
- Inexpensive, M4 Feed Ramps, great reviews, nice and simple.
http://www.del-ton.com/DTI_16_DTI_4_Rifle_p/rftm16-0.htm
3) Del-Ton 16" Carbine MOE Rifle - $830
- Similar to #2 plus a few upgrades (buttstock, handguards)
http://www.del-ton.com/DTI_16_Carbine_MOE_Rifle_p/rfth16-moe.htm
4) Spikes Tactical 16" ST-15 M4 LE Carbine - $849
- On backorder, 1:7 barrel, M4 Feed Ramps
http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/st15-m4-le-carbine-p-387.html
Any input aside from "You can't go wrong with any of them" would be helpful. I am interested in what YOU guys would choose. As much as I like the Spike's Tactical, I'm not sure I can wait however many months it would take for it to arrive. I primarily feel torn between #1 and #2. Thanks guys!
The rifle will be used primarily for target shooting and fun, as a SHTF gun, and to dispatch the occasional coyote, etc. on our property. I've narrowed it down to the following based on price, features, and reputation. I will be using iron sights for quite a while and add an EOTech or other optic later on once I'm comfortable with the irons. Given the never-ending contradictory statements about who's best, what's most important, etc., I'm putting my trust and faith in the THR community to help me decide which rifle I should choose. The one's I'm considering are (along with my key thoughts) as follows:
1) RRA 16" Elite Operator2 - $1,000
- Comes with lots of goodies and upgrades, Free-Float Handguard, Mid-Length gas system, Chromed BCG.
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=462
2) Del-Ton DTI-4 16" Rifle - $750
- Inexpensive, M4 Feed Ramps, great reviews, nice and simple.
http://www.del-ton.com/DTI_16_DTI_4_Rifle_p/rftm16-0.htm
3) Del-Ton 16" Carbine MOE Rifle - $830
- Similar to #2 plus a few upgrades (buttstock, handguards)
http://www.del-ton.com/DTI_16_Carbine_MOE_Rifle_p/rfth16-moe.htm
4) Spikes Tactical 16" ST-15 M4 LE Carbine - $849
- On backorder, 1:7 barrel, M4 Feed Ramps
http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/st15-m4-le-carbine-p-387.html
Any input aside from "You can't go wrong with any of them" would be helpful. I am interested in what YOU guys would choose. As much as I like the Spike's Tactical, I'm not sure I can wait however many months it would take for it to arrive. I primarily feel torn between #1 and #2. Thanks guys!