1st choice Colt 6920 - is the Spikes STR5025 a good 2nd choice?

**Graystroke** · 04-10-12, 10:13

Newbie here looking for my first AR. After pouring over reviews and sifting thru the "here's what I have" posts, the Colt 6920 is at the very top of my list. I would think they're a very reputable company and the 6920 is the exact "look" that I want.

Although a bit hard to find without paying a few more dollars than normal for the Colt, the Spikes STR 5025 M4S seems to be a suitable 2nd choice - yeah or nay? Thanks.

**Iraqgunz** · 04-10-12, 10:21

So what are you asking? Do you know how many of these threads we have had?

If you are counting pennies in the difference between the Colt (under 1000.00 still) or the Spikes' then you need to get something else all together. I would take a Colt any day of the week over Spike's.

**nabO** · 04-10-12, 10:26

Hold out for the 6920 man!

Saw one at Wal-Mart for $1,097 a few days ago...

**jwperry** · 04-10-12, 14:41

Originally Posted by Graystroke

Newbie here looking for my first AR. After pouring over reviews and sifting thru the "here's what I have" posts, the Colt 6920 is at the very top of my list. I would think they're a very reputable company and the 6920 is the exact "look" that I want.

Although a bit hard to find without paying a few more dollars than normal for the Colt, the Spikes STR 5025 M4S seems to be a suitable 2nd choice - yeah or nay? Thanks.

If the Spike's would have been at $799 where they used to be, I'd say if you want a rifle now and are a hobbiest, go for it.

But at the current price point of $865, you're nearly at Colt/DD/LMT/BCM territory.
Pass.

**Letterby** · 04-10-12, 15:07

My 1st and only AR so far is a 6920. You would be making a very wise decision buying one. I'm betting if you dug around here enough your decision on one would most likely be set in stone.

**Moltke** · 04-10-12, 15:11

Originally Posted by Graystroke

Newbie here looking for my first AR. After pouring over reviews and sifting thru the "here's what I have" posts, the Colt 6920 is at the very top of my list. I would think they're a very reputable company and the 6920 is the exact "look" that I want.

Although a bit hard to find without paying a few more dollars than normal for the Colt, the Spikes STR 5025 M4S seems to be a suitable 2nd choice - yeah or nay? Thanks.

If you want to buy something just to have a gun that looks cool, then buy whatever you think looks cool.

If you want a serious rifle -- start with a Colt, BCM, DD, or LMT.