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DD vs BCM M4 - Best Value
All
I am going to purchase an M4 in the near future and seem to be stuck between DD and DCM. From the reports both are great weapons. Which is the best? Is the DD really $200+ better than the BCM? Please advise.
Another Nube (almost first AR)
I picked up a Bushmaster M4 from an individual (no trail). I then found this site and found it is not as great a gun as the hype. Anyway, it's a 16" and I really wanted a 20" so I ordered a BCM upper, BCG and YHM handguard for it. I also have a CMMG .22 conversion kit.
I was thinking of making the Bushmaster upper a more or less dedicated .22 and using the BCM for 5.56.
Then I got to thinking, why not get another lower? I will pick one up off the books so it will be a target of opportunity.
I need to know what to look for in a lower (stripped or complete) and what to avoid.
I'm in Wyoming (a Sarah Brady "D" state) so configuration is not a problem, as long as it isn't NFA.
Any advice?
Thanks,
Hals1
should i trade? and what for
2 part questions and thanks for the help.
I have a beretta c x 4 9mm I am thinking of trading for a new ar. I own a stag model 8, but would like a standard gas operating. I bought the cx4 for 1000 and was offered 500 trade. What are your guys thoughts on this? Its a nice little carbine to have, but cleaning is a pain and its application is not as appealing to me as an ar. I live in nj so my options on ar's are limited. I would be choosing between a colt post ban m4 and a bushmaster post ban m4, or the stag model 2. any recommendations? THANKS!
Good Experience with CMMG
Have had good luck with my Bargain Bin CMMG with a 1:9 twist. Reliable with Federal 55. Cost: $599. No complaints so far.