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12-05-2007, 10:08 AM
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AR-15 Colt vs. Smith vs. DPMS
I went to the gun show last weekend and decided to buy a Jim Zumbo special.... An AR-15. I o.d. on information so I thought I would ask the experts here on hunt chat. Why would I spend $500 to $600 more for a Colt or Smith when I can buy a DPMS cheaper? Keep in mind I have no intentions of keep it in it's stock appearance with all the options and accessories available. Thanks for the help.
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12-05-2007, 07:59 PM
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I am interested in this thread too. However, I don't think DPMS's are really that cheap. It depends what you get on them. I tried to build one on their website the other day, and with everything I want it almost costs as much as a J&P. So, I'm just going to bite the bullet, no pun intended, and buy a J&P. That way, I don't have to modify anything and the gun is exactly the way I want it.
I'm even going to get the J&P AR-10 that they now have. 2008 should be a pretty good year.
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12-05-2007, 10:49 PM
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Have had them all
Right now i still have 3 and the verdict for me is 1 Colt Sporter and 2 Bushmasters. Fabs part of the fun in having an AR is the fact that the average guy can do all kinds of stuff to them. Had a couple of DPMS guns and as far as i was concerned...they were just OK...but they did work!
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12-10-2007, 10:53 AM
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Bought the Bushmaster this weekend along with a Yugo SKS. Can't wait to get to the range.
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12-10-2007, 11:32 AM
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Which Bushie did ya get?
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12-10-2007, 03:37 PM
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.223 optic ready. I like it alot!
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12-10-2007, 07:59 PM
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I agree with skeet
I bought a pair of unfired police turn-in pre-ban Colts off the used gun rack and love them. At our monthly NMC rifle matches, the Bushmasters are hard to beat. Take care...
Joe
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12-10-2007, 11:44 PM
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Quote:
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12-11-2007, 12:33 AM
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I know very little about all the brands. I was told its A-B-C, Armalite, Bushmaster, Colt, in that order ??? I got the cheapest Bushmaster < $800 + a $50 scope just to play with. I have to admit I like my Bushmaster
Watch this movie and this was the 2nd time out with the AR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WYUzAIb-8
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12-11-2007, 02:40 PM
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Thanks for the help. Now what about optics? I'm kicking around the eotech holographic sight but I know my range will be limited by my sight. I've also seen some standard scopes that look good and do the job. Give me some advise.
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12-11-2007, 07:25 PM
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What is it's primary use? If it's an M4-type weapon used for self-defense then the holo sight should work well. If you're going to hunt with it you'll need something with a little more magnification. I had a Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x44 X Mildot on mine from the time I bought it until about 2 months ago when I decided I wanted to buy a new upper and turn it into an M4-type. I now have an Aimpoint Comp M2 sitting up top and I'm saving money for a 16" upper and a few other "bells and whistles".
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12-30-2007, 11:09 PM
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dang...you guys are lucky to be able to own an ar.
here in the "golden state" it's still a criminal offense...
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