AR makers quality and prices.

[Ckott]

Yes 1 twist in 7" is faster than 1 twist in 9''.

 I shoot 55gr out of my 1/7 with no problem, but  75gr TAP really drives the tacks.

[DesertMarine]

I had an HBar that always worked great and accurate.  Only problem was it had a carrying handle which puts the scope up to high and my eyes can't focus on the front sight.  Now I have an Olympic Arms AR which is great and very accurate.  I have an upper with 24" barrel and one with 16" barrel. Right now I have a Leupold 6X on it but plan on an Aimpoint.  Two nephews with Army Rangers and Spec Ops prefer the Aimpoint.  They used them in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Can't comment on the other brands but hear good things about them.

[blackwolfe]

Thought I would update this.  Just brought home a Rock River LAR15 that I put on layaway 3 weeks ago.  I got a flier from an out of town gun shop that I get to every few years.  They are having a moving sale.  The LAR15 has a heavy barrel 6 position stock, tactical carry handle and Houge grip. There is an extre side mount swivel installed at the front sight tower.  They also had C-Products 20 and 30 round mags with magpul anti tilt followers for $10.00.  When I put the RRA LAR15 on layaway 3 weeks ago they had cases of RRA ARs.  They were out of them now, but they still had some Bushmasters and DPMS and a small assortment of others.

[Red Dawn]

I have a Bushmaster M4-style carbine. It has been 100% reliable and the quality is top notch. Only thing that I am not exactly thrilled with is the quality of the trigger.  Other than that, Bushy has my vote. I will say though that all of the brands mentioned seem to have good reputations for quality, accuracy and reliability.

[Big Frank]

Try a JARD, Inc. trigger. They make adjustable and non-adjustable, single stage and two stage, 1.5 to 5 pounds. I use a 3 pound non-adjustable in one of my ARs. So far I like it.

[Sponsor]

[ellis4538]

I hope I didn't wait too long...I just want something I can afford!

Richard

PS:  And mags too.

[nupe]

This might help somewhat.  It helped me when I was trying to make the great decision.      It pretty much give an overview of the main parts of the AR and how different companies make them.  http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=342873     

[ellis4538]

I finally found (I think) an AR that I can afford.  It's a DPMS - I know, I know it's not at or near the top of anyone's list but it is less than $800.  My question is...it has an adjustable stock that has been deactivated by the use of an allen head bolt...can it be re-activated?  I really want an adjustable stock and can't afford to replace it.

Thanks,

Richard

[Big Frank]

Do you have a screw loose? JK. It sounds like it will work if you take the screw out. Nothing wrong with DMPS IMO or I wouldn't have bought one. Their parts are good enough for the government.

[MikeBjerum]

In my running around and talking to people the two most common that come up for three gun or serious "plinkers" are Rock River and DPMS.  I figured since DPMS was good enough for Jerry until S&W came with their own and several others it was good enough for me.  Plus it is close!

The long range guys swear by JP, and they are just as close to us.  That will probably be the next step ... I hope