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    How bad was this decision? (First AR15)

    I recently just purchased my first AR15. I Grabbed a HIgh Standard M4 Carbine after listening to my local gun guys pitch. I have bought many guns from him and had been contemplating an AR. Just in the last 3 months I have bought three from him alone. The price of the gun and the sight (eotech 512 A65) was $1000 plus tax. I felt comfortable with the deal but knew nothing about what to look for at all. Well since then I have managed to run around 600 rounds through with no issues at all which I feel Is a low round count. So in short guys now after reading all of this I see a couple of things I should of made sure such a 1/7 barrel, chrome lined and so on. So how ad of a decision did I make as there is little feedback on what I purchased. Thanks

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    Never heard of high standard making an ar. Now some of there .22 pistols were amazing shooters!

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    Never heard of a High Standard M4 either, googled and low and behold ...but 600 rds and no problems thus far...good for you! Shoot, train, and Enjoy your first M4carbine.
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    Horrible choice, now cross your heart 3 times turn around twice and slap the closest person to you... Kidding BTW, I'm sure it is fine

    Better question is, does it do what you want it to do? Are you happy with your choice? And finally what do you invision this rifle to do for you? Just plinking on the range? Shoot on and enjoy. Run drills for time? Shoot on and enjoy. Gun that may save you or another life? Shoot on and enjoy for now, but might consider getting something a bit more ready for rougher use down the line. Colt, DD, LMT, Noveske. Wont necessarily have to, just something to consider.
    Last edited by themighty9mm; 10-29-12 at 23:55.

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    so the gun was less than 600 bucks?

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    what do you intend to do with it? I'm not the guy who tells you if it isn't Colt (or other similar) it isn't shit but you do need to understand everything is built to a purpose and a price point.

    if it's for plinkin and shooting paper targets and maybe bustin a coyote now and then, then you didn't do bad. in fact, with the Eotech, I'd say you got a pretty good deal.

    but there's a reason you see the same guns recommended here over and over and if you intend to use this gun in a "serious" fashion, whether it's for targets that shoot back, or even a high round count "game" gun, then you have chosen a gun that will probably not be as reliable or durable as the higher priced spread.

    I don't know a thing about High Standard but the critical things you look for are the chamber - .223 or 5.56. this has an effect on the type of ammo you can shoot safely. next is barrel twist. a 1-9 means you will be limited to shorter/lighter weigh projectiles (45-62gr).

    next are the usual things like proper staking on gas key and receiver extension (buffer tube). next is buffer weight (H is generally recommended), 5-coil spring and black insert on the extractor, and solid construction techniques. these go directly to the reliability of the firearms in general.

    next is RE diameter (milspec vs. commercial) and barrel steel. 4150 is considered the good stuff and this goes to durability but depending on your use, you may never notice the difference between this and any other type.

    I have several guns that are not serious use guns. and some even shoot .223 ammunition. some are for hunting and some are for my kids to burn cheap steel case ammo. but the thing to remember is not to confuse one with the other even though can they appear similar...
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    It wasn't an ideal choice by any means, but hopefully the optic was new and the gun serves you well for now as you build a base of knowledge.

    Have you been shooting .223 or 5.56? If you have 600 rounds of decent 5.56 through it you're off to a good start, but some upgrades could still be considered.

    Also, do you have a link to this particular model anywhere?

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    You have really poor future-time orientation.

    I don't know why the heck people go and buy something, and then go and ask others about it. It's ass backwards.

    Please don't vote.

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    Considering that you paid $500-$600 for one (discounting for optic) and have had 600 flawless rounds, I would say it's a fair deal.

    You can't get Colt or Noveske for what you paid and there is no absolute guarantee that you won't get a lemon, even from well known name brand.

    I would be curious in knowing how HS AR15 compares when you get higher quality name brand AR down the line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justin_247 View Post
    You have really poor future-time orientation.

    I don't know why the heck people go and buy something, and then go and ask others about it. It's ass backwards.

    Please don't vote.

    Don't let your time here turn you into a dick like many others before have.

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