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    I'm about to buy this...input please

    After much reading of this forum (thanks boys could not have done it without you) and heming / hawing I believe I am going to order the following from G&R Tactical (contingent on finding local ffl to transfer):


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    Troy Rear Folding Battle Sight $139.00
    Rear Sight Color is Black
    Tritium is Tritium (Black) $24.00

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    BCM Uppers $435.00
    Length is 16in Mid Length (LIGHT WEIGHT)
    Handguards is Mid-Length Handguards $20.00
    Bolt Carrier Group is BCM M16 BCG $139.00
    Charging Handle is BCM MOD 4 $42.00
    Flash Suppressor is SureFire 212A $73.00
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    BCM Complete Lower $350.00
    Additional Shipping ($9.00)
    Grip is Magpul MOE (black) $19.00
    Stock is Magpul CTR (black) $90.00

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    Subtotal: $1331.00

    What do you think of this purchase for a first AR? What would you change if you had $1500 to spend on a range / home defense weapon?

    I'm looking at quality, accuracy (probably better than I can utilize), and price as metrics for this rifle.

    I Thought about the DD 9" Omega rails; but am sticking with the KISS / Shoot the sucker advice I read all the time. I figure I can buy rails later (when wife allows). I already have a 1K of ammo and a place to shoot it.

    Thanks in advance for your feedback!

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    i think it's a rock solid build. had i known when i started building what i know now i could have saved myself some coin. good luck.
    "Buy once, cry once. Or not. Many of you will undoubtedly be zombies one day. I'd prefer if you were zombies with sub-par gear."

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    I'm pretty sure there's a coupon code you can use at AIM to make the DDM4V3 come out to ~$1300. That gives you the Omega X rail, a CHF barrel, moe stock, and DD1.5 rear sight for roughly the same price as your build.

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    That looks like a real nice setup to me!


    Have you already communicated with Grant about your setup?
    Last edited by djegators; 04-19-10 at 19:44.

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    Quote Originally Posted by texag View Post
    I'm pretty sure there's a coupon code you can use at AIM to make the DDM4V3 come out to ~$1300. That gives you the Omega X rail, a CHF barrel, moe stock, and DD1.5 rear sight for roughly the same price as your build.
    From what I have read it seems that BCM has a slight lead on DD in terms of what people use. That is why I have a preference for BCM. Can you elaborate on why you would buy the DD over BCM? Value (with Omega X rail and chf).....

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    Quote Originally Posted by djegators View Post
    That looks like a real nice setup to me!


    Have you already communicated with Grant about your setup?
    I have not spoken with Grant regarding this purchase. I have been regularly viewing his website waiting to see when the BCM lowers would be available. They were in stock when I checked a couple of hours ago.

    Do you recommend that I call him tomorrow before I order?

    Back to a little heming / hawing as TEXAG pointed out the DDM4V3 for the same price with more features on the AIM Surplus site. According to "the chart" the DD should be as good as the BCM I am considering.

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    Solid.

    Not sure I'd get the Tritium or the 212A, kinda spendy out of the gate.

    But if you are comfortable with the coin, this looks good. If my first AR had been like this I'd have it today.

    Having a verbal from G&R would be a plus.

    Kudos for having the ammo on hand. Most seem to buy right up to their cash limit and the only range time it gets is Friday night in the loving room showing it to the buddies.

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    I can't speak for BCM, but I bought my first AR and it is a DD XVM. Which is essentialy the same as the M4v3, but the v3 has the upgraded rail, stock, vfg, etc.

    It is a quality build and i've been very happy with it, especially for the price.

    Good luck!

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    That looks like a nice rig, but for $1400 you could get a Noveske Basic Recce....
    Its a complete factory gun and I could not be happier with mine.

    T

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    Quote Originally Posted by tat2 View Post
    That looks like a nice rig, but for $1400 you could get a Noveske Basic Recce....
    Its a complete factory gun and I could not be happier with mine.

    T
    That IS a great option.

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