PDA

View Full Version : AR 15 RAT WORX M7 RIFLE


hamour
05-02-12, 08:45
Hi guy's, I am new to the Forum and have been reading many interesting and informative posts here.

After 35+ years with my Colt SP-1 that I converted to a Colt CAR-15 30+ years ago, I find myself needing to retire the old and rather worn out girl to the Gun Safe.

I have looked at the Colt SP6920 and like it, but the Rat Work M7 Rifle looks interesting to me as well.

Is the Rat Worx a comparable product to the Colt product? I do not want to spend extra to gain nothing but will spend to gain quality.

http://www.ratworxusa.com/pagDetail.aspx?SKU=RW-M7-5.56-223

It sure was easier picking out which AR-15 to get in 1976! Colt or nothing, now the choices seem endless.

Thanks for any help you can render.

Hank
ASH556
05-02-12, 08:47
They don't list any component specs and they state "budget friendly." I'd stay away. Buy a Colt and it'll last you another 30+ years.
1911-A1
05-02-12, 08:50
Go with a Colt or Bravo Company rifle. The rifle you linked to has zero details aside from a "16" chrome lined barrel and 6-position buttstock".

Did you find any other info on this gun anywhere?
Sensei
05-02-12, 08:56
Stay away from budget builds that are skimpy on specifics. Go with a known quantity for an entry level rifle from one of these companies: Colt, Bravo Company, Daniel Defense, LMT.
JasonM
05-02-12, 10:41
Stay away from budget builds that are skimpy on specifics. Go with a known quantity for an entry level rifle from one of these companies: Colt, Bravo Company, Daniel Defense, LMT.

truth here.
JasonM
05-02-12, 10:43
it's also generally good advice to stay away from guns and gun products with names like Worx, Xtreme, Ultra, Specops, Killer, Sniper, Assassin... etc.
ASH556
05-02-12, 10:52
it's also generally good advice to stay away from guns and gun products with names like Worx, Xtreme, Ultra, Specops, Killer, Sniper, Assassin... etc.

....Advanced, Armament, etc You know, names like that...:lol:
d90king
05-02-12, 11:03
Don't you think its probably a good idea to stay with what served you well for 30+ years? Buy the Colt, it will serve you well for years to come...
kdcgrohl
05-02-12, 11:21
it's also generally good advice to stay away from guns and gun products with names like Worx, Xtreme, Ultra, Specops, Killer, Sniper, Assassin... etc.

Words like always & never...

Exception of note, Storm Werkz(yup, funny name). They make a damn fine folding mechanism (http://www.stormwerkz.com/StormWerkz_Stock_Folding_Mechanism.html) for the AK family.

ETA: As for Rat Worx, I can't speak on their own products, but they did have a Colt 6720 in stock and a good price...

ETA2: OP, for the price difference, buy the Colt.
Brahmzy
05-02-12, 11:31
it's also generally good advice to stay away from guns and gun products with names like Worx, Xtreme, Ultra, Specops, Killer, Sniper, Assassin... etc.

Um, VERY HIGHLY disagree with the SpecOps.

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3452/wilsoncombatspecops91.jpg[/URL]
hamour
05-02-12, 12:04
I was already leaning towards the Colt product, all the friendly advice just pushes me more in that direction.

Thanks for the input!

Hank

Here is one of the first pictures of the old rifle and a young me
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/HamourKiller/Hunting/bobcat-2.jpg

The wife deciding the Short one is her's
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/HamourKiller/Hunting/Elner223-4.jpg

The son deciding it is his
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/HamourKiller/Hunting/Vanceshooting.jpg
TXSlade
05-04-12, 20:59
I've bought a Colt 6940, 6920 and a 6933 upper for a pistol build from RatWorx. They are GREAT guys to deal with! I also bid on a used Colt Python on one of their Gunbroker auctions that turned out even better than I had hoped.
I don't know about their own rifles, but I recommend them as a reputable business.
DeltaSierra
05-04-12, 21:11
Stay away from budget builds that are skimpy on specifics. Go with a known quantity for an entry level rifle from one of these companies: Colt, Bravo Company, Daniel Defense, LMT.

*Cough*

Yep.....
sinlessorrow
05-04-12, 21:21
budget friendly at only $870......i can get a new Colt 6920 for $990
MistWolf
05-04-12, 22:29
If Colt = Known Quantity (KQ)
and Rat Worx = Unknown Quantity (UQ)
and KQ > UQ
then Colts are better than Rats

No Brainer
TacticalSledgehammer
05-05-12, 08:31
Why not get a new upper and BCG instead of a whole gun? That would save you a few pennies.