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    Buying another AR = Analysis Paralysis

    Hey fellas,

    haven't bought an AR in a while and wife has been wanting something simple and light for some upcoming carbine courses. Prices are finally starting to normalize around here so I am going to pick up another AR before something crazy happens again.

    I am still learning, and you guys have never steered me wrong, so I'm going to throw out some options and ask for your thoughts and advice. Maybe you're bored at work and willing to do the "which AR should I buy" thing again

    Fist option is Colt LE 6920 Magpul/Moe addition in FDE. Brand new, never fired, $1350 asking price. Guy is likely not going to move on that.

    Second option is a BCM middy upper, lo=pro gas block and a 12 inch Fortis rail, brand new in plastc BCM BCG and a brand new gunfighter charging handle (mod 3, 4 or 5, my choice).

    BCM bbl, 1:7 twist.

    Lower is a Palmetto state, with a Palmetto trigger and assorted BCM parts in the lower. Tube/Buffer etc is BCM. Stock is Vltor IMOD, FDE magpul furniture otherwise. Sights would be first gen Magpul MBUS.

    This rifle is $1350 also.

    THIRD Option is the second rifle, but he is willing to swap the barrel to a DD 14.5 LW carbine barrel with an FSB and a pinned Rainier arms XTC. IF I chose that barrel he would swap the rail for a 7 inch Centurion C4 rail.

    Again, this configuration would be $1350.

    Now, this would be for my wife, although I would get plenty of use out of it too. But, being for her, I am looking for light and easy handling. I know the Fortis rails are really light, but I know they are tall and I worry they may be difficult for her to grip. I am interested in the middy as i don't currently have one, but not sure the recoil difference for her would be appreciable, so may be a moot point.

    I like the idea of the DD barrel, as that would be super light. Again, not very familiar with the Centurion C4 rail, but I know the company gets good reviews here regarding their rails. I like the idea of the FSB for my wife as it is simple and solid, and the short rail with the 14.5" LW barrel ought to be super light.

    Know nothing about the Rainer Arms XTC. Heard it keeps the barrel steady, but is it crazy concussion? Don't want her to be uncomfortable shooting it.

    What are your thoughts on these options, keeping in mind that I will use it, but it would be my wife's carbine class rifle when she comes along.

    Thanks all.
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    FWIW I would not use an XTC or any other comp in a carbine class... Classmates shooting on her left and right will suffer!

    Of all the options you've listed I'd go with the Colt. The other rifles have nice components, but the Colt is assembled and tested to meet TDP requirements and has a very good chance of running well in class with no futzing required.

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    Quote Originally Posted by evoutfitters View Post
    FWIW I would not use an XTC or any other comp in a carbine class... Classmates shooting on her left and right will suffer!

    Of all the options you've listed I'd go with the Colt. The other rifles have nice components, but the Colt is assembled and tested to meet TDP requirements and has a very good chance of running well in class with no futzing required.
    I appreciate that. Good point on the XTC... I don't want to be "that guy" (girl).

    I'm curious, with the second rifle, which configuration you/others would chose? Contemplating just buying both.

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    I'd go for the Colt personally, the MOE handguards are super light and you can mount rails where you need them. Shouldn't need anything other than a white light unless you have the coin for NODS and an IR laser, than a MOE probably wouldn't be the best option as mounting accessories to the top is more difficult.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cazwell View Post
    Contemplating just buying both.
    If you have the money lol.

    I'll second that notion about the brake. I have the Rainier Arms RMC on a BCM setup and that thing is loud and hateful to anyone standing next to me.

    Of your choices, I've come to like the lightweight barrels myself. Got a BCM upper with the LW barrel for my hog hunting setup and has done double duty as the HD long gun from time to time. Have the flashlight and AFG rails ready, but typically don't keep them on there.

    Top it off with a Aimpoint Micro and it's good to hook.

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    Buying another AR = Analysis Paralysis

    Count me in for the Colt.
    The prices seem a little high but I guess that depends on where you live.
    Here in FL a Colt as you described would be $1,100 on the high side.
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    I love my Colt, but it would be hard to pass on that BCM for the same price. If you like the parts that the Palmetto/BCM comes with and plan on leaving it as is, then buy it. If you want a Colt and want to customize it with whatever you want, then look somewhere else for a 6920, since you can usually find them for about 1,100.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ex95B10 View Post
    Count me in for the Colt.
    The prices seem a little high but I guess that depends on where you live.
    Here in FL a Colt as you described would be $1,100 on the high side.
    Currently in Phoenix, AZ. Prices are a touch high relative to dealers, (about 1150-1250 at dealers here) but that's just the classifieds market being a touch behind, and some guys knowing they can charge more because a lot of folks out here will pay not to be papered due to distrust for big brother.

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    Personally and biased but I'd get the Colt. You just can't go wrong there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ex95B10 View Post
    Count me in for the Colt.
    The prices seem a little high but I guess that depends on where you live.
    Here in FL a Colt as you described would be $1,100 on the high side.


    $1100 for a MAGPUL Colt? That sounds like a regular 6920 price without the Magpul goodies.
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