Looking to recommend an AR to a friend

[streak]

get one from rijas. it'll shoot sub MOA even if your blindfolded and shooting backwards.

 

[Ignored Member]

Nothing wrong with Bushmaster. I owned one for about 8 years and ran thousands of rounds through it with only 1 malfunction and that was with laquor coated Wolf ammo so I don't blame the gun for it.

Spikes tactical is the best I've found for the price so far. I've been really impressed with their products.

 

[Antigonus]

What do y'all think of this product specifically? Is a polymer weapon going to be a purchase I regret?

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/69657

 

[Biggsly]

I have a Bushmaster that I have owned for about 10 years +. Its had many of rounds, and still runs strong. I can't say anything bad about my Bushy.

 

[ripnbst]

Those composite bushmasters are supposed to be pretty decent. Haven't heard anything widespread bad about them.

 

[Glocktogo]

What do y'all think of this product specifically? Is a polymer weapon going to be a purchase I regret?

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/69657

They're not well regarded by the AR elitists. I had a Professional Ordinance Carbon 15 upper that ran very well for several thousand rounds. All I did was upgrade the bolt. Professional Ordinance was bought out by Bushmaster.

Generally, the preferred mid tier AR brands for heavy use are Colt, Daniel Defense, LMT and Bravo Company. If it's going to be a plinker that only sees a few hundred rounds a year, most any brand will do. If it's going to be a hard use, patrol or defense rifle, paying a little extra for a really good one will be worth it.

 

[Antigonus]

I went with this upper:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XSTU5050MLSDC

and this lower:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=31719/Product/AR-15-LOWER-RECEIVER

About $800 all-told but I was willing to pay a little extra for the Spikes reputation for quality. I'll post some pics when it arrives!

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

Generally, the preferred mid tier AR brands for heavy use are Colt, Daniel Defense, LMT and Bravo Company.

If you consider Colt, DD, LMT and BCM to be "mid tier", what do you consider as top tier?

 

[Glocktogo]

If you consider Colt, DD, LMT and BCM to be "mid tier", what do you consider as top tier?

Noveske, JP & Knights, along with a few select custom builders. To be honest, they don't do much that the aforementioned makers can't.

 

[twoguns?]

http://www.okshooters.com/showthrea...r-CMMG-WASP-Upper-...-Detachable-Carry-Handle I suggest this one. I took mine out today , little different configuration..but quality build..ran great zeroed in at 100 yds , hit a 9 in taget consistently...for me thats about all I need ..Thanks pinkhammer