CMMG Bargain Bin AR Reviews?

[UpTheIrons]

Nitride vs. Chrome?

This is the (other) question - I'm leaning toward the 18" chrome barrel over the 16" nitride. Why am I right? Why am I wrong?

Again, this will be a "learner" rifle, like the '84 K-Car pile-o-crap that I drove after I got my license. This rifle will be used to learn the ropes of the AR platform and to keep my wife happy, as she likes to shoot as much as I do. I like the idea of 16" for portability, but is that extra 2" really that big of a deal? I hear chrome is easier to clean and keep clean, too. Truth or myth?

Once again, thanks for the help so far!

 

[kwelz]

Chrome lined barrels will be easier to clean and have a lot longer service life.

 

[offthepaper]

I have have 2 BB rifles, a 16" and a 20", and have put well over 1000 rds through each. no problems and seem to shoot as well as my buddy's Bushy.
While I know there is a difference between my rifles and some of the more expensive rifles, I must say I am extremely happy with both. Mine are used for range toys. If that is your intention you will be happy. If you want to go fight the entire Muslim world-spend more money.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

"DPMS is crap" ? We'll I'll be - learn something new every day.

 

[jpwilly]

Yea that's a new one on me too DOC.

 

[island boy]

My experience with CMMG and a Bargain Bin rifle

I recently bought a CMMG bargain bin rifle. This was my first M4 type weapon, but not my first AR-15 type. Like many others I'm very pleased with my purchase and whole experience. Here's the actual email I recently sent to Angie (Sales) at CMMG:

Angie,

I received my rifle. I was super impressed with my initial look at the weapon, the speed of the transaction, and the level of communication. I haven't yet had a chance to shoot my rifle; but I anticipate that I will be pleased. My gun dealer also mentioned how nice and professional the CMMG folks were. I had read online from lots of sources about how great of a company CMMG is - I read so many posts, that I was half convinced that it was some scam. I can now say I'm a believer.

Thank you and your company for providing what appears to be a great product at a very fair price. After I've had a chance to shoot my rifle and assuming I'm pleased (which I'm sure I will be) I plan on posting to the internet my experience.

Please also pass my experience with CMMG to your company's president - I'm sure he likes to hear this type of feedback.

Note: I've since shot a few hundred rounds though my CMMG "Bargin Bin" rifle and have experienced no malfunctions of any sort and quite respectable accuracy. BTW, I paid the extra $25 to have the rifle "handpicked". I wasn't able to find any cosmetic blemishes or even mismatch in color.