Originally Posted by
shootist1970
Unless you are firing hundreds of rounds per weekend in serious competition or a training school, any average AR built by anyone will do for most shooters.
Despite what the chart says, I have a Colt 20" Sp-1(A1 profile), a Bushmaster XM15E2 20"(A2 Profile), and a Windham Weaponry WW15 (M4gery)
I've fired hundreds of rounds in each and have yet to find anything wrong with any of them.
On that note, more attention has been payed to the cosmetic appearance and tight fit between the upper and lower on the WW-15, than on either my Colt or Bushhamster.
Just check with people who have actually owned or tried various manufacturers products because theres a LOT of gun snobbery out there by folks feel they need to justify their choice in gun.
Be realistic, if you just want something to blast away with at the range a few times a year, or just want something that beats a sharp pointy stick if SHTF most AR's no matter who made them will do.