High-end AR purchase

[bakercountyboy]

if i had your cash to spend i would go with a SR15. shot this sbr 11.5 sr15 over the weekend and it was O so sweet. very well built

[120mm]

http://www.cypressarmory.com/cypress...14.5-fde-30rd/

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-M...gers-s/151.htm

Game, set, and.....Match!

If I had $2k to spend on a carbine, that's what I'd go with.

[Iraqgunz]

Well as everyone is well aware my first thoughts are that whatever AR you purchase it should be a fighting gun first and foremost. If you are able to go to ninja shooting matches with it, then cool.

I am also against permed flash hiders, except in a few cases. In your case I wouldn't get one with a permed flash hider.

I would look at a build. Get an upper with a rail or whatever that matches your needs as well as whatever lower fits you.

If you decide to do competition shooting with it, then instal a Geissele trigger and with a good free float rail you are on the road.

You should be able to put together a good AR and get an optic for under 2000.00. However, I am a firm believer in not setting price points. If you want a specific set up simply save a little longer or buy the weapon first and then add the optic. Remember that you also need magazines and ammuntion for it as well.

[TonyTacoma]

There's a reason noveske has the reputation they do, if you buy one you wont wonder if the extra money was worth it. Durable, accurate, solid. That said kac builds an awesome rifle too, I like both your choices, I also like the idea of a build aswell.

[fdxpilot]

OK, thanks. I got the $1400 price from the Military discount price at Rainier Arms, even better if I can go lower than that!

Check out Clyde Armory
http://clydearmory.com/firearms/rifl...l-defense.html

My Daniels Defense was built using a separate Light weight upper and a lower from G&R Tactical, instead of buying a complete rifle. The advantage is you can build a rifle configuration that Daniels doesn't offer, and you avoid the 11% FET on assembled rifles. Just something to think about.

[SteveL]

I'm not an experienced shooter like the other guys here are, but I can't help but think that from a bang-for-your-buck standpoint that it would be hard to beat the DD with enough cash left over for an Aimpoint. And that's not to say anything negative against KAC or Noveske.

Also if you don't need all the rail space take a look at the new DD V7.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=85983

[OTO27]

FWIW: Lawmens will give you an SR15 for $1700 If you are Mil/LEO. In my opinion thats a great value considering what you get: LMT Stock, 2stage triger, front/rear BUIS, and a rail system. Add all those things up and most others will end up costing you well over $1700. I have had mine for about a year now and not a single issue with a wide range of ammo. I own a 6920 which is what I cary in my squad car but if the dept allowed it the SR15 would go with me anywhere.

It is human nature to always want the best and improve on what you have. I have been trying to replace my SR15 with the "next" best combat carbine but always come up with nothing. I havent been able to shoot or play around with a Larue PredatAR and that seems like a good contender. The SS barrel has a very neat profile and is 1/8 twist which will stabilize a lot of duty rounds very well, al that with a geissele triger should make it a really acurate combat rifle.

[sgthendo]

This Lawmens?

http://www.lawmens.net/products.html

[OTO27]

This Lawmens?

http://www.lawmens.net/products.html

Yes sir thats it, give them a call, great customer service.

ETA: If you do give them a call let me know if the price is still the same, I have been considering a second one.

[JW1069]

I'm wanting to buy my first AR. Been in the military for 25 years, and have infantry and SWAT experience, so I've shot tons of weapons. I'm wanting a general purpose AR that I can beat the hell out of, but I'd like to get into some 3-gun matches eventually, so I need decent accuracy too.

When you add the competition part into the equation, I think this puts the Noveske at the top of your list due to their barrels. They have a LE discount that you should inquire about to help further evaluate your options between complete rifles and complete uppers. The new Noveske lowers with flared magwell could also give you an edge in competitions. Rainier Arms is another source for Noveske products (I bought my 6.8SPC recce rifle there).

If you go with a complete upper only, you'll have a little more flexibility to add the rail, muzzle device and irons (or none) of your choice rather than paying into the Lo Pro package deal that includes front/rear Troys, Vortex and (slightly heavier) Noveske rail. You also save the excise tax by buying the upper and lower seperately. For a standard lower value, I would highly recommend the BCM "blem" complete lowers and adding the stock and Geissele trigger of your choice after it arrives.