I would recommend LWRCi or KAC for that money.
Personally I'd go with LWRCi.
But not the A2. I own one, and can't think of a reason not to find an A3 or A1.
It's a great rifle, but not one that I'd recommend over the other rifles in their lineup.
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I would recommend LWRCi or KAC for that money.
Personally I'd go with LWRCi.
But not the A2. I own one, and can't think of a reason not to find an A3 or A1.
It's a great rifle, but not one that I'd recommend over the other rifles in their lineup.
One of these is below the MSRP...the other is not only not below it, it's $8 more. Never mind the quality issues that you'll get into on their rifles which RetreatHell has already pointed out, why would you be interested in buying things that are being marked UP?
http://www.sogarmory.com/Product.asp...11&ParentId=60
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...ion&key=SM-OCG
What makes you think you need a piston? If you actually have a reason other than hype, the LMT should be the clear choice.
For my money under the $1700 mark you seem to be playing with, I would either select just about any of the BCM options and then accessorize or I'd by a DDM4 and be done with it.
If you want a monolithic rail and a piston rifle then go LMT. The offer both and you can find em around $1800 to $2000 all day on the net. LMT's rep is solid.
556 does not offer the energy of 6.8 at longer range. Up close I think 556 with good rounds offers more but that is all up to you. Just look up the ballistics.
On a side note I was looking into a 6.8 or 6.5 and desided that 556 would be cheaper to shoot, is the round the system was designed for, and I don't plan to engage tangos, there are better rounds for hunting, and I can use any commercial ammo I want, so 6.8 was ruled out. 6.5 might be interesting in a upper or second or third gun. It offers more for my use. Better ballistics, better bullets, and generally better round.
ETA alexander arms makes some nice 6.5 uppers and rifles.
Yes, Alexander was where I began looking into the 6.5 rifle possibility, as a fourth, actually.
To answer other questions, I am set on a Piston AR because I don't have one, and I find them very interesting, and I have some extra money to buy a gun with, and didn't want something I've already got (Standard M4 profiled AR-15's) with a different name across the lower... basically... lol
Thanks for the info... Looking at the LMT's now. Noticed GunBroker was FLOODED with some brand I've never heard of selling some funky looking piston AR's...
Still looking for input, but I'm leaning greatly towards the LMT.
Thanks
Bobby
I chose the 5.56 because both defensive ammunition and practice ammunition was more readily available in my area than the elusive 6.8, cheaper ammunition means more center fire practice, and because I could use a .22lr conversion in the 5.56 carbine to supplement my training (which translates into a whole lot more trigger time).
My other rationalizations for purchasing the 5.56 over the 6.8 are as follows: A smaller caliber with more training time easily trumps a larger bore that rarely gets shot. Also, I planned to attend some classes, and the cost difference of using 5.56 vs. 6.8 in one carbine course is significant. Besides, I can buy a 6.8 upper down the road if I decide there is a legitimate need for one.
have you thought about hanging loose for a few weeks and buying a ACR Enhanced version when they are released "soon" ?
Oops. 'Sorry for assuming it was your only AR. I guess I should have read more of the thread or asked what your intended use of the new rifle was.
If I had your budget and all I wanted to do was get a new toy, I think I would build/buy a 6.5 to play with in the light tactical division at the local long range tournament.
If your money is burning a hole in your pocket and you haven't taken a good carbine class yet, you might consider spending a good chunk of it for some ammo and a class or two. It would probably be more constructive than just adding one more gun to your collection, and a helluva lot of fun, too.
Well, I have put some consideration into investing in training, but do not know where to go around here (Richmond, KY)...
But I still want the piston setup. As for the ACR, that's a little higher than I wanted to go (I think), as I'm looking at around $2k TOPS.
Thanks for the input though...
Bobby