conrad427
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I have a DPMS, I like it quite a bit.
Honestly, staking is an overrated problem. If you really cared, you could fix it yourself with some Loctite.Everyone here on this post has valid points, but when you get a DPMS and have the gas keyscrews back out because they were not properly staked or the gas block loosen only after less than 100 rds that will make you gun shy on DPMS!
like KYHUNTER said "Spotty QC".
Not sure what to do now.
Should have said a "Wylde chamber". It's a style of chamber, not a brand of barrel. It's a compromise chamber that allows it to shoot both .223 and 5.56 equally well. Most good AR's will have a Wylde chamber, and the only good reason to not have one is if you're going for match-grade accuracy by focusing on one or the other.Well, I went to the gun shop today to get the Smith & Wesson, but they didn't even have it, even though it is still listed on their website. The did have a Bear Creek AR15, which I've been told here is good. That one cost $700 used and looked a little beat up around the edges. It had a carry-handle type rear site, a quad rail fore end (very uncomfortable to hold onto) and a fold-down type of handle below the fore end. The dealer told me it was good because it had a Wylde barrel, which I see is a good thing. Not sure what to do now.
Well, I wish I could tell you, but the moderator keeps deleting when I say what my purpose is. So I guess I can't tell you what I'm looking for or why. I'm afraid I'll have to leave it at that. (Don't worry, it's nothing illegal )12Pump, what are you really wanting in an AR? Is the fixed front sight important to you, or would you rather have the versatility of a true flat-top?
I'm going to guess that it's basically for possible civil unrest, riots and civil war, but that instead of a Minuteman Rifle or something similar you used a popular culture catch-all four letter acronym to describe that rifles purpose instead. Right?Well, I wish I could tell you, but the moderator keeps deleting when I say what my purpose is. So I guess I can't tell you what I'm looking for or why. I'm afraid I'll have to leave it at that. (Don't worry, it's nothing illegal )
Actually, it would be more as an investment. You know, buy low now and sell high later. I wanted to get one just for that rather than shooting. I already have one for that, but am not sure if I'd want to sell the one I currently have if there's another "panic".I'm going to guess that it's basically for possible civil unrest, riots and civil war, but that instead of a Minuteman Rifle or something similar you used a popular culture catch-all four letter acronym to describe that rifles purpose instead. Right?
I believe that particular acronym is banned in this forum. Hence the trouble posting.
If so I'd still get the PSA that I and a few other people recommend earlier.
Actually, it would be more as an investment. You know, buy low now and sell high later. I wanted to get one just for that rather than shooting. I already have one for that, but am not sure if I'd want to sell the one I currently have if there's another "panic".
All right, then. True flat-tops (no fixed front sight) are more versatile. If the night soil hits the oscillating unit, they can be turned into anything easily without the need for risers or rings of any particular height. Just bolt on a scope, red dot, or whatever, no need to worry about clearing a front sight. That's what I'd recommend, then. Something that's a true flat-top. That would rule out the S&W.Well, I wish I could tell you, but the moderator keeps deleting when I say what my purpose is. So I guess I can't tell you what I'm looking for or why. I'm afraid I'll have to leave it at that. (Don't worry, it's nothing illegal )
A Colt in the hand is worth 2 of the Bush? ;-)Imagine that you had two Bushies instead of one Colt, wouldn't matter in this case. Two Colts on the other hand.
I did option 2, but I got the upper on a Black Friday deal for $299. Added a mil-spec BCG and extended charge handle for $120, and I was off to the races for $570 or so. To answer why PSA over the smith, I have to say CL FN Barrel that you don't get on the Smith or Oracle. By the way, that "blem" lower did not have a scratch on it.If you want to go the PSA route here is what I would do today:
Option 1:
Purchase a $50 stripped (Anderson) lower locally.
And whichever one of these kits tickles your fancy:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/ar-15-05/rifle-kits.html
Value for money, I’d do the $409, Freedom Kit.
For $500 all in (shipping, Tax, etc.) plus an hour in your garage, you will have a nice rifle.
Option 2:
$159 PSA complete blemished lower:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ar-15-complete-blem-lower-classic-edition-no-magazine.html
Plus a $379 complete premium upper:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-m4-premium-16-cmv-cl-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle.html
Option 2 is an extra $100 or so above Option 1, once you factor in shipping and FFL charges on the lower. However, it will save you an hour putting the lower together.