I'm considering purchasing a 16" mid-length carbine for some upcoming classes. Particularly, the two carbines mentioned in the title.

These carbines are very similar. Both are light-weight mid-lengths with the same rail and the same furniture. Obviously the Sionics comes with MBUS Pro sight set, slightly upgraded trigger, coated bolt, and proprietary barrel contour. Meanwhile,
Colt comes with name recognition (which may help with resale if I choose to in the future) as well as a pinned gas block.

The Pony is available for $1040ish while the Sionics would run $1500ish and require an FFL transfer fee.

Are there any technical differences I'm missing to justify the price difference, other than accessories? Which would you choose and why?


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