Factory AR's

[prepare]

Since most factory AR's source their components from OEM manufacturers and then assemble in house, who do you trust to #1 source quality components, #2 have the best QC, #3 quality workmanship, #4 warranty and customer service? To me BCM ranks at the top of checking all those boxes and then some. BCM has built brand recognition not only with the items listed above but also in the area of product development and T&E. I also like the fact that they put their products in the hands of professionals for feed back. A couple of other consideration are their track record, they seem to have a solid position to weather the fluctuations in a volatile industry and quality is consistent regardless of the market highs and lows.
I'm not saying they make "the best AR". But looking at the AR landscape in terms of a milspec duty grade weapon and/or a trusted source of components if you want to put your own carbine/pistol together I think you can buy with confidence and peace of mind.

There are probably several brands out there right now that won't be around 10 years from now.

[officerX]

I agree with you, but what is the point of this thread?


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[prepare]

I agree with you, but what is the point of this thread?


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There's been a lot of discussion lately about brand name AR's and out sourcing components. Nothing new perhaps other than a lot of interest in who the actual OEM manufacturers are and wanting to know specifics such as gas port sizes.

[RHINOWSO]

Reason I rarely buy full rifles is usually the trigger and furniture are gonna go.

So I usually buy the complete upper I like and put it on one of my Mega lowers.

[everready73]

I make my purchases from companies I trust. Bottom line is your are not going to know where every component on the gun is coming from most of the time so I go with vetted companies that have a good reputation for quality. There are quite a few out there. Some places disclose more than others as far as materials composition, testing, etc. I would personally order from
BCM
LMT
DD- just barrels
Sionics
Centurion
Knights

you could include Colt in the past but have been wary lately

I don't own all of the above, but wouldn't complain. I would probably put DD last because they value isn't there compared to the others, but they are shooters

[magister]

I make my purchases from companies I trust. Bottom line is your are not going to know where every component on the gun is coming from most of the time so I go with vetted companies that have a good reputation for quality. There are quite a few out there. Some places disclose more than others as far as materials composition, testing, etc. I would personally order from
BCM
LMT
DD- just barrels
Sionics
Centurion
Knights

you could include Colt in the past but have been wary lately

I don't own all of the above, but wouldn't complain. I would probably put DD last because they value isn't there compared to the others, but they are shooters

I pretty much agree with this.

[Renegade04]

I make my purchases from companies I trust. Bottom line is your are not going to know where every component on the gun is coming from most of the time so I go with vetted companies that have a good reputation for quality. There are quite a few out there. Some places disclose more than others as far as materials composition, testing, etc. I would personally order from
BCM
LMT
DD- just barrels
Sionics
Centurion
Knights

you could include Colt in the past but have been wary lately

I don't own all of the above, but wouldn't complain. I would probably put DD last because they value isn't there compared to the others, but they are shooters

Frankly, I would list LMT, KAC, and LaRue Tactical at the top of most every list as they manufacture most everything in-house as well as assembly and QC. All three produce top-notch factory ARs. LMT and KAC have been manufacturing ARs and affiliated products for nearly 30 years. LaRue Tactical is a lot more limited on what they offer when it comes to complete ARs. I would follow up with BCM and a few others to include the likes of those mentioned by everready73, but I would also include LWRC and POF.

[SouthwestAviator]

I make my purchases from companies I trust. Bottom line is your are not going to know where every component on the gun is coming from most of the time so I go with vetted companies that have a good reputation for quality. There are quite a few out there. Some places disclose more than others as far as materials composition, testing, etc. I would personally order from
BCM
LMT
DD- just barrels
Sionics
Centurion
Knights

you could include Colt in the past but have been wary lately

I don't own all of the above, but wouldn't complain. I would probably put DD last because they value isn't there compared to the others, but they are shooters

Just curious, why do you include DD's barrels only, and not the complete rifles?
And why wary of Colt?

[mack7.62]

BCM? Oh yeah the company whose lowers may or may not work with Gen 3 PMAG's.

[wetidlerjr]

BCM? Oh yeah the company whose lowers may or may not work with Gen 3 PMAG's.

Oh yeah and HK, POF, Noveske and Spike Tactical.