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Originally Posted by Slater
Eventually I'm looking to get a basic, no-frills A2-style AR-15 for target plinking. Never owned an AR before so I thought I'd do some research. After asking around, seeking opinions, and reading the various Internet boards I've been told the following:
(1) DO NOT buy Armalite, Bushmaster, DPMS, or Rock River. Their QC is spotty and they use substandard components.
(2) DO buy one with a chromed barrel
(3) DO buy the components separately and assemble it yourself
(4) Mag QC is all over the map so choose carefully
So what else do I need to know? Seems I'm in the minority in wanting a full-length rifle as the M4geries are the weapon of choice nowadays, but I like the extra heft of the rifle and I won't be lugging it through the streets of Baghdad.'
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If your not going to fire 1000 per day, Swim in the Ocean with it, Jump out of Airplanes or bounce it around in the back of a Truck. You might want to reconsider Bushmaster, Rock River..etc. Then spend the Money you save on Ammo/Optics/Training. I have a BM and Armalite that have more rounds thru them then most Mil issued Weapons and I never had problems.
Building one from parts will educate you about the AR. But its a hard way to learn.