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Had a psa ar-15 that was my first one and regretfully sold it...looking to get another one and been researching and have decided on these two.
The colt is a little cheaper and wondering should I spend just a little more money for the bcm. Really only thing I want to add is a red dot..
Been a lurker and just joined...this site definitely seems the most knowledgeable on the AR15..
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Originally Posted by Magnoliabreeze
Don't regret the PSA sale, at all. You enjoyed it, got to use it, and now you're looking at the right stuff.
6920 is an all around fantastic rifle. If I recall correctly, that one should come with an H2 Buffer, though I may be mistaken and it might come with a Carbine. YMMV there.
The BCM Mid is another great option. I have never had, specifically, a BCM mid, but I will say my Midlength runs smoother and better than anything I have so far. Mixed it with an A5 system and it really does a fantastic job in running with very little impulse and sight movement with 5.56.
Best of luck in your decisions, I can say you are making a good choice with either of them. It comes down to preference, rail option, and gas length at this point.
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Nothing wrong with either choice. Both are solid rifles. These days I'm a fan of the Colt 6920 OEM models that come without furniture in the $750 range. Saves a little money and I'm gonna replace the furniture anyways and I don't need anymore basic M4 stocks and handguards laying around here. Here's an OEM 2 for $740.
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I've got both, and honestly I prefer the LE6920 over the BCM Mod 0 middy. It's hard to quantify why, but the 6920 is just fun to shoot, and lighter than the Mod 0. True that the mid-length is a tad softer, but an H2 (or A5 buffer system) can take care of that, and you got to love Colt barrels. I find it an added bonus with the carbine length that if you find yourself shooting underpowered ammo, you shouldn't have any problems with it. Honestly though, I doubt you would with the BCM either. I have other BCM uppers too, I'm a big fan of both brands, so so I don't think you can go wrong either way.
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The BCM Mid-16 Mod 2 is almost double the price of the Colt6920 Trooper…. Based on your budget, I would save the extra $700 and get the Trooper and then put the extra $ into things like a red dot, sling, mags, ammo, and training. I think BCM makes awesome guns, but the Trooper sounds like a better fit for you, and I have one and it is an excellent gun.
As for where to buy, ArmsUnlimited used to have the Colt Trooper for screaming deals, but I don’t see them on their site anymore. Outside of that, BudsGuns is usually one of the cheapest places to find guns, and I’ve bought 4-5 guns from them and they are good to go. I think their price is $868.
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I have a Colt 6920 and a BCM Middy, and they are both great guns and either one will serve you well. Which models are you looking at specifically? The Colt LE6920 Trooper is hard to beat for the price if you haven't looked at that. You can pick one up for around $870 and it comes with a Centurion MLOK rail.
As for recoil, I have both carbine and mid length ARs, and the difference in feel is hard to quantify, but I feel like the mid length guns do feel a bit smoother. If you are worried about recoil, a good muzzle brake will help, and I also prefer running a heavier buffer like an H2 in most of my ARs.
Good luck in your search and you're picking from 2 great options.
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Ok...kinda new to the ar15 platform and see the bcm is a mid length and the colt is a carbine..the mid length is more preferable right...thx
Does one have less recoil out of a carbine vs middy?
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they would both serve you well, id lean towards the bcm just because of the mid length gas
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Less recoil from the mid gas system because the gas has a longer distance to travel and thus the pressure reduces.
Either way, pick one. Get the colt and some ammo for close to the price of the BCM most likely.
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