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    For a bedroom gun wouldn't you want the most dependable, proven gun you could source? I do.

    1911s is Wilson's game; like others have stated the Supergrade of ARs they are not. In that price range I'd go Knights and be done with it. Or save a bit of money and go DD (with furniture swap) or BCM. You researched and trusted in Wilson's reputation of quality 1911s , bought in and appear to be very satisfied. Why wouldn't you trust in in the reputations of the AR world?

    I do enjoy shooting the Xtac.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cfrock View Post
    For a bedroom gun wouldn't you want the most dependable, proven gun you could source? I do. .
    But you also have 0 reason to assume the wilson is not dependable is all i am saying. Inductive logic is often faulty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Amur View Post
    But you also have 0 reason to assume the wilson is not dependable is all i am saying. Inductive logic is often faulty.
    And so far, 0 reason to believe it is, no?
    Adimttedly, the OP knows little of ARs. So, if he were to deduce from the opinions or experiences of the forum members here that certain brands, configs, etc. are better in some way (meaningful or otherwise) it becomes reasonable to him. After all it's safe to assume he's asking in hopes of getting a response.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FBF View Post
    Thanks guys. I have spent enough time on forums to know I should have stated the intended use. Sorry. I will shoot for fun and let my wife shoot it, but will also keep it in the bedroom. I know a ton about 1911s, but don't know squat about ARs. I would never take on a build--do not have the time, and as stated in my signature, I don't like taking something on that I'm not going to do 100%.

    Let me also mention I have a very close relationship with the folks at Wilson. I am not wedded to them, so to speak, but I don't mind spending more for one of their products. Their customer service is so outstanding, it would be hard for me to leave.

    I really should have given more thought to my question. I was not looking as much for the value as I was for features this particular rifle does not have, or those it does have that are not up to snuff, so to speak. For instance, do the Noveske rifles have features the Wilson does not? Do other Wilsons have features better than this one?

    I hope I did not waste anyone's time. I am really a newbie to ARs.
    Lets make this easy, go to the BCM website and choose the upper of your liking while the free BCG offer is still valid. Next go to Grant at G&Rtactical and purchase a BCM complete lower and have him upgrade the trigger. Done, you just build a rifle without actually building it and saved a whole lota cash. Sorry for any typos as i just picked up a bottle of Karbach BBH and am enjoying the hell out of it.
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    Listen I have no dog in this fight. I have never bought or owned a single Wilson product and have nothing but respect for BCM kac etc. I just think it's a little cliche these days to answer every thread with "just get a BCM". I like some of the things Wilson is offering like their 308 project etc.

    Wilson has a great reputation as a firearms shop and has been building AR's for a few years now and have not had any reported issues as far as I know. To say you should not get one because it might not be reliable is pretty ridiculous with out further reasoning behind it.

    And BTW again I will mention they guarentee sub MOA....BCM and KAC won't do that.

    I am not saying the proven brands are bad advice. But when a guy says I love wilson, I respect the company and am thinking about dropping coin a sexy ass Wilson AR and people are like....just buy a 900$ colt.....I just wonder if they actually know what they are talking about or just repeating what they think the herd accepts.

    There has not been a single factual point in this post that has stated any reason why a BCM is better than a Wilson. The Wilson will have better fit and finish and is sub MOA. Has anyone who posted here every even shot a Wilson AR? Why are you qualified to say a BCM is better?

    That's it's for me. Thanks I appreciate the conversation. It's not about BCM vs Wilson for me but more the negative attitude to a manufacturer that dose'nt deserve it...(also a site sponsor BTW)

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    I do not see a sub MOA guarantee for the model the OP mentioned in his post on the page on WC's site. It is late and I may have missed it, but it is not something they are pushing as a selling point from what I can see.
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    Not bashing Wilson at all; been a customer twice. I just choose to spend my AR dollars elsewhere.
    I think the point was made that there are more proven shops in the AR field; I agree.

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    If a guy wanted to spend 5k for a nice 1911, Wilson would be the top or one of the top recommendations, especially if the guy said he was leaning towards some new 1911 company without a track record

    Same here, noveske, KAC, vltor, are going to be the slightly pricier top tier AR's

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    If you have the coin, by all means get the Wilson. Though I don't own one, you're right about their customer service as I experienced it with their 1911s. There are many choices when it comes to ARs, with your current history with them get one. What you can do is research other brands in that price range and see if any fit your needs. KAC, Noveske, Rainier Arms Super Match, Larue, custom build from HCS and so on. Customer service is a big thing, one of the reasons I keep getting more Vortex products. Good luck in the search, but most of all have fun.
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    Opinion on Wilson Recon SR Tactical

    I've got Wilson pistols and ARs. Well, a complete 6.8 with a 5.56 and 458 uppers. I have had no issues from them. All are accurate and the 6.8 is a tack-driver.

    When it comes to reliability, I'm sure 10 years from now after there more and more WC out there, they will be found to be just as reliable as any other high end AR. I've never had an issue with customer service from them.

    I've been happy with my AR purchases from them and wouldn't change my mind about them. But everyone out there is going to have "their choice" for weapons.







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