AR15A1, or AR15A2?

Into what should I turn my stripped AR lower?

  • Make it AR15A1-ish

    Votes: 17 36.2%
  • Make it AR15A2-ish

    Votes: 30 63.8%

  • Total voters
    47
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Eightball

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Just for the heck of it, I think I'm going to turn my second AR lower into a fixed-carry handle, fixed-stock, FA-equipped 20" AR. No quad rails, no gimmicky stuff, just a KISS gov't profile 20" rifle, probably with a 1/9" (though open to arguments for other twists).

If you had to pick between an AR15A1 or AR15A2 to mimic, didn't shoot long-distance matches (not enough so that it's a consideration, anyhow), already had a 16" that you can make into a CQB rifle, had the .22 conversion angle covered, and just kind of wanted to have a fun/KISS 20" iron-sighted, fixed-carry handle AR15, which style would you pick, and why?

EDIT: Before anyone asks, 300 yard (sometimes) and less (more often) shooting=the norm.
 
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A1 stock and sights are more KISS if you ask me, also a little better for general range blasting.
 
I've got A1 carry handles for a couple of my flattops, and an A1 BUIS for my go to gun. All have A2 apertures though.

I like the simplicity. Chances are if I have to use an elevation drum, I'm not going to have time to and will just aim higher anyway. Same with windage. My sights are zeroed, and I dont plan on messing with them.
 
My KISS is a Bushmaster A-1 Shorty. I use the A-2 aperture. The A-1 is as simple as it gets. Add some GI 20 round magazines, lightweight barrel with triangular handguards and you also have a great looking rifle. Bill

P.S. a 50 yard zero will put you on paper out to 250 without adjustments, more simplicity.
 
I prefer the M16A2 style. I A2 stock fits me very well and I like the elevation knob.

As for you, it's all a matter of preference. Get the one that fits you better. Both styles will more than meet your needs. I'm also searching for a 20" government profile upper and I'd be happy with an A1, A2, or A4. Can't seem to find any though.:(
 
i'd go a2 just because. why look side to side when you can look around.
 
Never saw much point to the A2 setup unless you had high power competition in mind. Otherwise the A1 has everything you need and nothing you don't.

My M4gery wears a compact ACOG on top so it's no impediment to a good optic, either.
 
I would go A2 but thats just because I had one pretty much attached to me for a year and a half. I actuly kind of miss having it slung around my neck all the time.
 
From someone who owns both, but IS NOT a drinker of the famed "Kool-aid", I prefer an A1. Though I admit I'm a traditionalist.

My A1 seems to be the easier and funner choice to shoot.
 
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