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    JP Enterprises AR's

    I searched the forums for any info on JP's AR's to no avail, so maybe y'all can help me out.

    From what I've taken from this board thus far, most on this board consider the "high quality AR's" to be DD, Colt, LWRC, BCM, LMT, and Noveske, in no particular order. I know there's a bunch of room to debate with this (ha!) but for the most part this is true. My question is this. I've been looking at the LMT MRP for a few weeks but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I was presented with an opportunity to buy a used JP Enterprises AR (not sure what model yet) today, but I know nothing about JPE. In everyone's opinion, does JPE belong in the list of the manf's I listed or are they below?
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    Impossible to say with the information you've given.

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    JP is gonna be around RRA and Armalite as far as material and construction specs go, but more space-gunny in configuration. they're not fighting guns, they're game guns. in the last couple years, JP has realized the tactical crowd is spending more money, so they've started to dabble... but they're still a game manfer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bkb0000 View Post
    JP is gonna be around RRA and Armalite as far as material and construction specs go, but more space-gunny in configuration. they're not fighting guns, they're game guns. in the last couple years, JP has realized the tactical crowd is spending more money, so they've started to dabble... but they're still a game manfer.
    I totally agree, JP's are game guns for 3-gunners and competition shooters that take good care in maintenance of their weapons. With adjustable gas blocks and lightweight carriers and buffers, they would not be a choice for a SHTF gun, however, I do believe they are high quality for what they are designed for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stik View Post
    I totally agree, JP's are game guns for 3-gunners and competition shooters that take good care in maintenance of their weapons. With adjustable gas blocks and lightweight carriers and buffers, they would not be a choice for a SHTF gun, however, I do believe they are high quality for what they are designed for.
    I guess the argument could be made then that JPE guns would make excellent hunting rifles?? Although it's the least of my concerns, they sure do look pretty high speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Claymation View Post
    I guess the argument could be made then that JPE guns would make excellent hunting rifles?? Although it's the least of my concerns, they sure do look pretty high speed.
    JPs are great guns for what they're for. very smooth, accurate shooters. but for hunting, you want something you can use as a tent-peg hammer.. that can get rained on, dropped in mud puddles, rattled around, drug through brush, etc, etc.. not something hyper tuned for specific controlled environments.


    i'm not telling you not to buy the thing... just cautioning you not to buy it hoping it'll double for a field gun- that wouldnt be a smart investment.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Claymation View Post
    I guess the argument could be made then that JPE guns would make excellent hunting rifles?? Although it's the least of my concerns, they sure do look pretty high speed.
    Especially if you are a prairie dog! I have a JP upper and it doesn't have M4 feed ramps and the LMOS/Adj. gas system is potentially a liability, though they do make a Tactical version. I don't like the non-locking adjustment of the gas system, or the fact you'd need a wrench to change it.

    That said, their barrels, at least in mine, and as far as I have seen from other examples, are stone cold accurate. Fairly low in profile for light weight- so you'd think it would walk as it gets hot, but they are cryogenicly treated and it seems to keep it from warping and changing POI.

    You take the LMOS, Adj. gas, and the brake they offer and you get something that has so little recoil it makes calling your hits and misses simple.

    The old JP/Viking handguards (the rail-less round tube ones) will get hot. I think I shot 60-70 shots in about 90 seconds and I could no longer comfortably hold the foreend. Don't know about the new rails, I have ran mine thru the same regimen.

    Because they do focus on gamer guns, I don't think they get the same notice that a Noveske or Rock barrel get, though I think they are every bit as potentially accurate.
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    Like everyone has said, they're designed for 3-gun competitions. No more, no less. If I was a serious 3 gun guru, I would look nowhere else but JP enterprises. For a true fighting gun, I stick with what's proven and tried.

    Note: Their bolt carriers group's are simply amazing. When racking the charging handle, it was like butter. But that doesn't say anything about reliability or durability
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    Find out the specs on the rifle you are getting and consider your intended purpose, then call JP with your questions if you want qualified answers.

    I own several JPs and many of the others that you have mentioned.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nevermiss View Post
    Find out the specs on the rifle you are getting and consider your intended purpose, then call JP with your questions if you want qualified answers.

    I own several JPs and many of the others that you have mentioned.
    Agreed... I own two JP's that have been through countless three gun matches over the last 6 years. Except for expected maintenance and and a couple of barrel replacements, the rifles have performed flawlessly. I've got cash money that says everyone poo-pooing them has never owned one. Given that fact, their unqualified or anecdotal comments are worth less than zero.

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