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    It HAS TO say LWRC on the side!!

    Just kidding!
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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    For me, it is easy. I call the manufacturer and ask questions about the TDP. If they do not know what I am talking about or give vague answers I have no interest.

    If they do (somewhat) follow the TDP, but have some kind of ghey bug/insect/reptile on the side of the gun or if their marketing system looks like it fell out of a TAPOUT commercial, I am out as well.

    So following the above, that leaves me with:

    Colt
    BCM
    DD
    Noveske


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    No KAC??

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    Quote Originally Posted by rob_s View Post
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    Cool

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    for me its.. just about any lower.. and then uppers in..

    BCM $
    PSA $
    DD $$
    Colt $$$

    Mil-Spec BCG, and 1/7 twist or 1/8 twist.. no 1/9 for me..

    I like the BCM but I wanted an option to put a FF tube on later.. and I wanted them to sub the std F marked FSB for a low-pro.. but they would not..

    PSA did it and for no charge.. they also left the A2 flash-hider loose so I could more easily install my Brake (for pinning for NJ compliance)

    I run a DPMS lower from my 1st AR15 size, and sold that DPMS upper (for $365) and bought the PSA upper (for $499) with Premium BCG..



    That being said.. if I ever get another it will be a 16" BCM in a Midlength and I'll just leave it be..
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    Quote Originally Posted by TRIDENT82 View Post
    So what exactly did LMT, and KAC leave you vague on? Curious as to why those outstanding mfg'rs are not included on your select list.

    Nothing really, just listed the top ones that come to mind.


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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyTacoma View Post
    No LMT?

    Im in the same boat with these guys, no frills or gimmicks just a solid reliable tough rifle. Built with excellent quality control and and stringent testing backed with good customer service.
    Just forgot them. Nothing personal against their company.


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    Quote Originally Posted by mrosamilia View Post
    No KAC??
    I like KAC, but most people can't afford one.


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    I wonder where this thread is headed? In any case I usually do not buy complete AR's. I prefer to assemble them myself or a least a large part of the work.

    I want adherence to the TDP and or proven quality parts.

    1. HP/MPI testing.

    2. 1/7 twist barrels.

    3. Milspec BCG.

    4. Milspec .155 lower pins.

    5. Milspec lower receiver extension.

    6. Gas ports that aren't huge like Jenna Jamesons hole.



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    + 1,000,000 on this, I feel like your in my head

    The only thing I would add for me is a CHF barrel for prolonged barrel life and a 1/7 twist rate for shooting heavier grain bullets than 55grn (I prefer 62grn).

    Also, it was stated above customer service is a huge factor for me. I have delt with other "lesser quality" companies in the past (I dont want to mention names) and what put them even further down on the list was absolute horrible customer service.

    I am a huge supporter/user of Daniel Defense, never mind the fact that they make an absolutely un paralleled product/rifle thier customer service is the best I have ever seen in ANY company period, firearm and non firearm alike.

    Another thing I like to see is companies that make their own stuff in house, i.e. they do not outsource their products to other shops to be built. That way their QC is top notch and the end user is less likely to have a bad product and if so, the company is able to take care of it in house.

    Other than that, F2S has it right on the money

    Just my opinion though





    Quote Originally Posted by Failure2Stop View Post
    What basic technical specs should be insisted on? Check "The Chart".

    What do I look for in a weapon I am going to throw my $$ at and expect it to perform to my standard?

    Any of the following names, depending on my application:
    BCM
    Daniel Defense
    LMT
    Noveske
    KAC
    Colt

    A mid-length gas system. True, a carbine gas system on a 16" barrel isn't the Great Satan that some seem to imply, but I am used to middies and I have no compelling reason to deviate from my preference. For 18" barrels I prefer the intermediate or rifle gas system. Colt doesn't offer a middie, but I would choose the 6920 over any other carbine gas 16".

    "Flat-Top", railed upper. While I do employ both fixed and folding back-up sights, the primary is locked to the upper receiver, and doing that with an A2 or A1 carry-handle blows.

    Usable barrel profile. I am not really a "fan" of pencil barrels (though I do own one), but the M4 profile is silly. I like a "mid-weight" profile, such as that found on BCM, DD, KAC, and Noveske. I doubt that they are all the same, but they are all of similar concept.

    12" handguard (or so). Sure, you can replace the HG if you don't like it, but I prefer to have it done before I get it.

    Decent stock. Whether it is an LMT SOPMOD or a MagPul MOE, like a handguard, I'd rather not pay for it twice.
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