MachIVshooter
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For anyone who is interested, I inquired with Armalite about this unlisted model. It is an A-4 carbine with A2 front sight and mid-length handgaurd. AFAIK, it is only available in black trim. MSRP is $1,040. I imagine actual retail is ~$900-$950.
I don't know about anyone else, but I don't care for the sightless gas block on the standard M15A4 carbine, so this is good news.
I personally feel that Armalite has the best AR on the market in terms of overall quality and price, and the super short handguards of the M-4geries on the market from other makers do not appeal to me, as they look disproportinate and do not accept a standard bayonet. I know RRA has a mid-length model, but my experience with 4 RRA's puts them well below an Armalite. They come with several extra goodies at the same price, and it would appear the savings comes at the cost of workmanship.
I don't know about anyone else, but I don't care for the sightless gas block on the standard M15A4 carbine, so this is good news.
I personally feel that Armalite has the best AR on the market in terms of overall quality and price, and the super short handguards of the M-4geries on the market from other makers do not appeal to me, as they look disproportinate and do not accept a standard bayonet. I know RRA has a mid-length model, but my experience with 4 RRA's puts them well below an Armalite. They come with several extra goodies at the same price, and it would appear the savings comes at the cost of workmanship.