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    Were it me, I'd buy the factory complete Colt for under $900 and start stockpiling ammo...

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    He's totally off the reservation. I have seen PSA barrels with ports all over the place. Then there is the "double speak" when it comes to their BCG's.

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    Would a qualified M4 guru please address this statement in a bit if detail? We know PSA sells FN barreled uppers, but what about the details like the PSA middy gas port size vs BCM middy? Does PSA torque their barrel nuts/muzzle devices to spec? Does PSA really sell uppers with the same specs as BCM or Colt? Not to change the title to BCM vs Colt vs PSA because they are not in the same league but comparing upper assemblies narrows the scope a bit.



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    Thank you. The crux of the argument lies in the QC at companies like Colt and BCM. Imperfections in barrels, port sizes, receivers, torque values, etc. are important details to me. I want die-hard guns that will run when called upon without question, so saving hundreds and getting that same product and performance is not realistic. Though I wouldn't agree that they "carry a premium" in price, I would say they do carry a premium in quality and performance, which is worth every red cent when lives are in jeopardy.

    Don't get me wrong. PSA rifles have their place as plinking guns, training guns, hog blasters, etc. but a gun that can be relied on through extended periods of all out war...well I'm a fan of that.

    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    He's totally off the reservation. I have seen PSA barrels with ports all over the place. Then there is the "double speak" when it comes to their BCG's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    He's totally off the reservation. I have seen PSA barrels with ports all over the place. Then there is the "double speak" when it comes to their BCG's.
    I prefer Colt over everything, but I will add that PSA has stepped up to the plate with the BCG's specifically. The new premium BCG's are laser engraved MPI/HPT so there shouldn't be any more confusion around the "Just trust us, they are HPT/MPI bolts." They have also wrangled in their shipping issues but that's for another thread.

    Their non premium barrels may also have issues but all the ones I have are FN and honestly have performed as well as anything else I have shot

    Granted, I have never shot anything but Colt and PSA enough to have an opinion but I can't complain about my experience with the PSA premium equipment which is still a bargain price comparatively.

    DISCLAIMER: I love Colt's (admitted fan-boy) and I am from SC so I bought PSA equipment initially to support them because they are a SC Company.

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    I don't think it's been mentioned, but IIRC Bravo Company offers a better warranty than Colt. That more than likely doesn't matter, though.

    I was in this same predicament a couple of months ago and wound up with a BCM middy. I couldn't be more pleased with it. That said, I'm sure I'll own a Colt within the next 6-12 months.

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    Bcm imo. Colt is the gold standard but BCM has set out to meet that expect a tion and they have done that well with more options, better prices, and much better CS.
    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Colt builds War Horses, not show ponies.
    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    This is 2012. The world is going to end this December and people are still trying to debate the merits of piece of shit, cost cutting crap AR's. Really?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinlessorrow View Post
    Bcm imo. Colt is the gold standard but BCM has set out to meet that expect a tion and they have done that well with more options, better prices, and much better CS.
    More options for sure.

    Better CS- yep.

    Better prices? Not so sure about that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gen4Glock22 View Post
    More options for sure.

    Better CS- yep.

    Better prices? Not so sure about that.
    My 14.5" SOCOM upper from BCM only cost $450, tough to beat.
    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Colt builds War Horses, not show ponies.
    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    This is 2012. The world is going to end this December and people are still trying to debate the merits of piece of shit, cost cutting crap AR's. Really?

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    I have a Colt and a BCM carbine upper on a spikes lower. The BCM/Spikes is more accurate than the Colt. Both are great rifles both accurate , well machined the edge goes to the BCM/Spikes.


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    Quote Originally Posted by sinlessorrow View Post
    My 14.5" SOCOM upper from BCM only cost $450, tough to beat.
    Yea with the upper/bcg sale. Right now a factory Colt rifle is cheaper than a factory BCM rifle. That what I was getting at.

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