orangeninja
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Okay guys so I'm planning on getting an AR. I've owned a Bushmaster in the past, it was a good gun but I'd like to buy one and only one AR and the Bushy won't be it.
I am looking for something with a 1:7 twist to shoot heavier milspec ammo. I am open to 1:9 for milspec ammo if someone can tell me how/if it will impact either reliability or accuracy.
I also want a chrome lined barrel and chamber with M4 feed ramps in an M4 carbine pattern. Reliability is of paramount importance, it is factor #1, ruggedness/durability is #2, accuracy is #3, everything else falls somewhere on down the list.
I may put an Adams Arms piston kit on it, but will keep the DI parts to swap back as needed/desired.
The ARs I have looked at and liked so far were of course the Colt 6920, but I have to say, for the price it seems there are just as good of an option available for less money. Also just to be transparent, I’m not much of a Colt fanboy, but neither am I against them. Brand is a non-factor to me, but if the Colt is a better rifle, I’ll spend the extra $200-300.
The other is a Del-Ton Extreme Duty which has all the same specs as the Colt, but can be had for $200-400 cheaper.
Another is the Spikes Tactical M4LE Carbine (identical specs to the Colt and Del-Ton). Again about $200-300 cheaper than the Colt.
Finally there is a carbine that intrigues me, Windham Armory. The specs look good except for the 1:9 twist rate. Also the Sig M400 (which interests me mostly because I love Sig handguns) but the individual reviews have been less than stellar. That’s about it. Any opinions, experiences, etc. I would appreciate.
My use would be for personal/home protection, hauling around in the wilderness, and finally occasional shooting competitions. So in order of importance, reliability, ruggedness, and accuracy.
I am looking for something with a 1:7 twist to shoot heavier milspec ammo. I am open to 1:9 for milspec ammo if someone can tell me how/if it will impact either reliability or accuracy.
I also want a chrome lined barrel and chamber with M4 feed ramps in an M4 carbine pattern. Reliability is of paramount importance, it is factor #1, ruggedness/durability is #2, accuracy is #3, everything else falls somewhere on down the list.
I may put an Adams Arms piston kit on it, but will keep the DI parts to swap back as needed/desired.
The ARs I have looked at and liked so far were of course the Colt 6920, but I have to say, for the price it seems there are just as good of an option available for less money. Also just to be transparent, I’m not much of a Colt fanboy, but neither am I against them. Brand is a non-factor to me, but if the Colt is a better rifle, I’ll spend the extra $200-300.
The other is a Del-Ton Extreme Duty which has all the same specs as the Colt, but can be had for $200-400 cheaper.
Another is the Spikes Tactical M4LE Carbine (identical specs to the Colt and Del-Ton). Again about $200-300 cheaper than the Colt.
Finally there is a carbine that intrigues me, Windham Armory. The specs look good except for the 1:9 twist rate. Also the Sig M400 (which interests me mostly because I love Sig handguns) but the individual reviews have been less than stellar. That’s about it. Any opinions, experiences, etc. I would appreciate.
My use would be for personal/home protection, hauling around in the wilderness, and finally occasional shooting competitions. So in order of importance, reliability, ruggedness, and accuracy.