Pre JAN 94 ARs - Not Colt / Bushmaster

[theoak]

Does anyone know any manufacturers who made ARs before Sept 13th, 1994? (Aside from Colt and Bushmaster)

I was already looking at Eagle Arms (I believe serial numbers below 14,000) and Olympic Arms however I wanted to know if there are any others.

 

[taliv]

lots of others... essential is one

 

[theoak]

Actually I could buy a Bushmaster.

What's better quality: Eagle Arms, Bushmaster, Olympic, or PWA?

 

[Destructo6]

I'd say Eagle and Bushmaster above the others.

 

[justashooter in pa]

i have a couple of PWA, and am happy with both.

 

[MrCleanOK]

Just curious, why are you looking for a pre-94 rifle? Are you in a restrictive state, looking for something grandfathered?

 

[Quiet]

Pre-1990s, it use to be that the best AR manufacturers were "A.B.C."

Armalite, Bushmaster, Colt.

 

[kimberkid]

I've got a PWA and BOHICA ... both are good. The BOHICA's are kind of rare, they are marked M16-SA

 

[theoak]

Pre 9/13/94 non-Colt AR's are legal in CT.

I'm leaning towards Eagle Arms 1st, Bushmaster 2nd.