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·Hi, I have been lurking here for bit checking out others' reviews and tips on their XDs. I have the 40SC and have found plenty of good reading, now I want to expand.
I am looking at getting/building an AR. I don't have one, nor ever owned one. In fact I have only shot a couple of rifles and for just a few rounds. I liked it, now I want my own. I have been researching them for about a month and been regularly checking out AR15.com to see what I can find and learn.
Here is the plan. I want to get a basic M4 type setup with a 16" barrel. I don't want the fancy add-ons until I am comfortable with shooting it as is and adding parts if needed later. I am leaning on buying a complete upper and building/buying a complete lower at this point. So far I have it down to the following 3 choices and I want to bounce it off the ones with more knowledge. All of the upper choices are similar setup unless otherwise noted.
Flat top (A3 or A4),5.56, chrome chamber and barrel, M4 handguards, A2 front sight, BCG,
#1 - LMT M4 1:7 twist
#2 - RRA Entry tactical - light weight barrel, handle/rear sight, 1:7 twist or 1:9 twist (got to make a choice)
#3 - Stag 2H - Aims rear sight, 1:9 twist
The lower will be a Stag (CMT) with an M4 stock or that seems to be the best choice at this point.
How comparable are the upper selections? Anything I should look out for or consider? Any stand out of the pack for fit, finish, or quality? Any BCG better than the other or they really the same? Who makes the best lower parts kit?
I am open for ideas. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I am looking at getting/building an AR. I don't have one, nor ever owned one. In fact I have only shot a couple of rifles and for just a few rounds. I liked it, now I want my own. I have been researching them for about a month and been regularly checking out AR15.com to see what I can find and learn.
Here is the plan. I want to get a basic M4 type setup with a 16" barrel. I don't want the fancy add-ons until I am comfortable with shooting it as is and adding parts if needed later. I am leaning on buying a complete upper and building/buying a complete lower at this point. So far I have it down to the following 3 choices and I want to bounce it off the ones with more knowledge. All of the upper choices are similar setup unless otherwise noted.
Flat top (A3 or A4),5.56, chrome chamber and barrel, M4 handguards, A2 front sight, BCG,
#1 - LMT M4 1:7 twist
#2 - RRA Entry tactical - light weight barrel, handle/rear sight, 1:7 twist or 1:9 twist (got to make a choice)
#3 - Stag 2H - Aims rear sight, 1:9 twist
The lower will be a Stag (CMT) with an M4 stock or that seems to be the best choice at this point.
How comparable are the upper selections? Anything I should look out for or consider? Any stand out of the pack for fit, finish, or quality? Any BCG better than the other or they really the same? Who makes the best lower parts kit?
I am open for ideas. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks