Bushmaster Or Stag Arms?

[ucrt]

If $900 is the max, IMHO, I'd look at an S&W M&P 15 MOE. I'd do what I could to get it with sights but with the MOE Handguard, it should give you options for light, slings, etc. until ready to "move up".

S&W MOE w/ Sights

I understand not wanting to build a gun for your first time. This S&W route should be a great starter gun if you really get into AR's. It's OOS right now, so just don't get impatient, A good gun is worth the wait.

But maybe it's just me...

[m4brian]

You can get a DD XV for $935-950 shipped if you shop around...

Then there is the Spikes lower and BCM upper - combo that is hard to beat...

Or the Spikes Carbine - or even a Middie for just over $800.

But the DD gets you a Cold Hammer Forged barrel for under $1000 - if that means anything...

[pbmaster2k89]

like i said i live in NJ. i cant have...1. telescoping stock 2. mag capacity greater than 15 rounds 3. bayonet lug 4. flash hider

im only using the gun for target shooting

my price range is $850-$900

[500grains]

I know both manufacturers are great

Trolling?

As I am not sure, I reply to you that both Bushy and Stag are plinker guns and are not of the quality level necessary for responsible people to use to defend themselves, their families or others.

Please consider one of the following instead:

BCM
Colt
Daniel Defense
LMT
Noveske

Getting a good one does not cost all that much more than getting a crappy one. IF you need to save for another 6 months before making the purchase, then I would encourage you to do so.

Good luck!

[BaronFitz]

As if this needs any more piling on...

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=7376

The " "Oh No! I bought a BM/RRA/Stag before I knew better!" thread.

[titsonritz]

Get a BCM 14.5 middy and be done with it. It’s a great product as a reasonable price. Don’t have the coin yet? Buy the lower, save more coin, buy upper.

[bongogator]

LMT = LMT, Lauer, DS Arms, PWA, Eagle, Knights Armament, Barrett
CMT = Stag, RRA, High Standard, Noveske, (new) Century, Global Tactical, CLE, S&W, MGI, Wilson Tactical, Grenadier Precision, Colt
LAR = LAR, Bushmaster, Ameetech, DPMS, CMMG, Double Star, Fulton
JVP = Double Star, LRB
MMS = Mega, GSE, Dalphon, POF, Alexander Arms,
Olympic = Olympic, SGW, Tromix, Palmetto, Dalphon, Frankford, (old) Century
Sun Devil = Sun Devil forged billet receivers
Superior = Superior Arms

Shhhhhhhhh

[Hmac]

While you're doing your research, make sure you check out other forums. Opinions vary from discussion group to discussion group. You'll have to judge for yourself the level of expertise displayed, but IMHO you might want to be careful taking advice from any one venue as gospel.

And on some sites you might find a little more arrogance and self-satisfaction than others.

[lethal dose]

LMT = LMT, Lauer, DS Arms, PWA, Eagle, Knights Armament, Barrett
CMT = Stag, RRA, High Standard, Noveske, (new) Century, Global Tactical, CLE, S&W, MGI, Wilson Tactical, Grenadier Precision, Colt
LAR = LAR, Bushmaster, Ameetech, DPMS, CMMG, Double Star, Fulton
JVP = Double Star, LRB
MMS = Mega, GSE, Dalphon, POF, Alexander Arms,
Olympic = Olympic, SGW, Tromix, Palmetto, Dalphon, Frankford, (old) Century
Sun Devil = Sun Devil forged billet receivers
Superior = Superior Arms

Shhhhhhhhh

Careful, now.

[6933]

^^Yep. They are not all equal. A little thing called QC comes into play. I also think the list is not right.