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    Oops. Uncontrolled pair.
    Last edited by Wake27; 07-02-13 at 16:09.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tarheel55 View Post
    I agree with the BCM Middy above and customize to you needs. What I did for my first AR was a Aero Lower, BCM Upper, ACT Trigger, and LPK from White Oak

    Lots of Good Options
    I hear you but based on what I read, Colt + Colt = COLT!

    If I was going to go with anything else, BCM comes as close as anyone to Colt as far as meeting quality standards based on what I have read so far. I don't care if I'm a poser I'd rather be a poser with a high quality firearm than a guy with a unique whatchamacallit with buyer's remorse.

    Now with that being said, I think furniture from someone like Magpul can be changed as mentioned above without any kind of quality concerns, but I'm quite convinced I will stick with Colt for every critical part. Cost be damned.

    Your setup may be fantastic, but I'm not educated enough to know what upper + lower will result in something as good as Colt. So, I'll be a brand whore and stick with the sure thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bang4Buck View Post
    I hear you but based on what I read, Colt + Colt = COLT!

    If I was going to go with anything else, BCM comes as close as anyone to Colt as far as meeting quality standards based on what I have read so far. I don't care if I'm a poser I'd rather be a poser with a high quality firearm than a guy with a unique whatchamacallit with buyer's remorse.

    Now with that being said, I think furniture from someone like Magpul can be changed as mentioned above without any kind of quality concerns, but I'm quite convinced I will stick with Colt for every critical part. Cost be damned.

    Your setup may be fantastic, but I'm not educated enough to know what upper + lower will result in something as good as Colt. So, I'll be a brand whore and stick with the sure thing.
    You definitely wouldn't be disappointed with a BCM, but it'll likely cost you a little more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bang4Buck View Post
    The 6721 has a 1 to 9 twist. From what I read, 1 to 7 is the holy grail of twist. Keep in mind I'm a newbie, so I could be confused on how important 1 to 7 twist really is.
    We went off track here when Mistwolf accidentally used the wrong number. I'm pretty sure he meant the 6720, which has a lightweight 1:7 barrel, and when I bought mine, a Matech Iron rear sight (military issue.) The 6721 is an HBAR 1:9 variant.

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    This forum is a blessing. It has tons of information from professional shooters to the amateur shooters.

    Colt set the standard and they are mighty fine weapons. Take your time and do your research!
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    Quote Originally Posted by fdxpilot View Post
    We went off track here when Mistwolf accidentally used the wrong number. I'm pretty sure he meant the 6720, which has a lightweight 1:7 barrel, and when I bought mine, a Matech Iron rear sight (military issue.) The 6721 is an HBAR 1:9 variant.

    http://www.colt.com/ColtLawEnforceme...alCarbine.aspx
    That's where I took a wrong turn. I was talking about the lightweight barrel version

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    Get the colt. Then look into bcm for your second....because one just isn't enough.
    don't even try to take my weapons away from me and my peoples...

    this is why i joined this forum...http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=503481
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    Looks like Grant also has the Daniel Defense V5 in stock......for your second AR
    http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...on&key=8047-NS

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    i went with a daniel defense for my first AR. had all the nice features i was looking for. i do have a cousin whose getting the 6920 MOE. In my opinion. you simply cant go wrong with a 6920, comes with all the basic things you need. minus training, ammo, sling and light.. perfect platform to start off with! forget the cheap sportical, dont even let one cross your mind (unless on a supertight budget) colt will be just fine!!! reason i got the DD though, i had done more research on them first.
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    Quote Originally Posted by duece71 View Post
    Looks like Grant also has the Daniel Defense V5 in stock......for your second AR
    http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...on&key=8047-NS
    I would go along with this choice or this.

    http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...on&key=7109-NS

    You're getting an Aimpoint Pro, which is considered an excellent red dot sight for the money. They go for $400-$430 a pop. Daniel Defense carbines are right up there in quality. Just add a set of sights and a few quality magazines and you're off to the races with a great package.
    Last edited by 3 AE; 07-02-13 at 22:19.

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