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    Re: new to the page

    Quote Originally Posted by usmcpsycho View Post
    my spelling is fine, my typing is not....i served from 1992 until 2000 3rd batallion 8th Marines out lejune..my MOS was 0341 mortarman, theni later took an 0861 billet as a forward observer...if you still doubt me, you can kiss my ass. i didnt sign up to this sight to be critized for petty bullshit by some shitbird like yourself. if you have nothing constructive to add to the conversation, i suggest you **** off...had i had great knowledge of these rifles, i wouldnt be asking, you ever think of that? i asked for opinion and facts, not for some asswad to give me shit about spelling and question my military service
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    Gentlemen, Let's take a deep breath, count to ten, and remember we should try to conduct ourselves as per Rule #1 in the Forum Rules.

    https://www.m4carbine.net/faq.php?fa...q_new_faq_item

    So how about we start anew? Welcome to the Forum, Marine.

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    I apologize OP. As I wrote I was hoping I was wrong.

    I think you have a good place to start as far as being pointed in the right direction with an AR purchase and wish you well, gratitude for your service.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Army Chief View Post
    Unfortunately, the usual practice for those new to the AR .....

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    AC, very well said.

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    Why not just buy a Colt, that way it will eliminate any questions on quality or specs. Walmart sells the Colt LE6920 for $1097, or the Magpul edition for $1147. This is the best value on the market and is the Gold Standard for a reason.

    Spikes stuff is decent, but sometimes their barrels are overgassed to run their stupid ST-T2 buffer and their logo dosent do it for me.

    The PSA deal that comes with a free Aimpoint Pro for $1k is a great option as well.
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    If you are looking for a good quality AR which won't cost an arm and a leg take a look at the following brands:

    - Colt
    - Noveske
    - Bravo Company USA
    - Daniel Defense

    These companies build rifles which meet or exceed specifications of the TDP which other brands such as bushmaster, dpms, stag ,etc do not. The above brands are held to higher standards in their build quality and the quality of their parts.

    What do you plan on using the rifle for ? For a general purpose AR 15 I would take a close look at a colt 6920 or a basic 16" mid length gas system rifle from any of the manufacturers listed above.

    The best thing about this platform is that if you start off with a good solid base rifle from a good manufacturer you can make it into whatever you like later.

    You can start off with a basic stripped down rifle with fixed FSB and add a free float forend later. It's kind of like how people customize 1911's but a lot less finicky and easier to do if you use high quality parts.
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    well gents, its settled...im going to purchase this rifle from my local dealer, he is going to give me the same price as this from gunbroker:http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie.......everything im looking for, its light weight, has a rail system, and seems to be the choice for alot of you guys on here..price is about 200 more then i origionally planned on spending but the ral system makes up for it....another question, is the 1/7 twist barrel better for heavier grain rounds in these rifles? is it better then the 1/9 barrels? thanks guys

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    Re: new to the page

    Quote Originally Posted by usmcpsycho View Post
    well gents, its settled...im going to purchase this rifle from my local dealer, he is going to give me the same price as this from gunbroker:http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie.......everything im looking for, its light weight, has a rail system, and seems to be the choice for alot of you guys on here..price is about 200 more then i origionally planned on spending but the ral system makes up for it....another question, is the 1/7 twist barrel better for heavier grain rounds in these rifles? is it better then the 1/9 barrels? thanks guys
    For heavier/longer projectiles you will want a 1/7.

    ETA: Good read on barrel info. Also try a search for "twist rate".
    https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=756

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    I don't believe you said what your going to actually use the rifle for ??? Did I miss it ???

    Best bang for the buck is bcm with a3 upper. Plan on changing out stock, grip, and possibly trigger.

    Ummmm... I did see a m&p magpul edition too that was ok.

    Get yourself a sling and a case of ammo and 4 pmags. Only after you purchase the rifle will you begin to find what you like or want to change.
    I run Kac, noveske, bcm and would stake my life on them in the heat of battle.

    Let us know what you purchased and where you want to go with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by usmcpsycho View Post
    well gents, its settled...im going to purchase this rifle from my local dealer, he is going to give me the same price as this from gunbroker:http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie.......everything im looking for, its light weight, has a rail system, and seems to be the choice for alot of you guys on here..price is about 200 more then i origionally planned on spending but the ral system makes up for it....another question, is the 1/7 twist barrel better for heavier grain rounds in these rifles? is it better then the 1/9 barrels? thanks guys
    The 6920 SOCOM will be a great rifle. The main difference to my knowledge is that the SOCOM has a little heavier barrel profile under the handguards, and it says "M4A1" on the roll mark instead of "M4 Carbine". You're right about the rail...by the time you added one to a 6920 you'd have spent the same amount of money if not more. The only real issue I have with the SOCOM rail is (and this is just my personal taste, not a functional problem) I would prefer one that transitions seamlessly from the receiver and is a little longer, but you can always change that out down the road if you want...

    I think you'll be incredibly happy with the Colt, like others have said it is pretty much the gold standard by which other rifles are measured around here.

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