Rock River Arms AR15

bignic83 · May 23, 2013, 03:07 PM

Just bought an RRA Elite Comp AR15. Used to be known as Elite Operator. Can't wait to get it on the range. Any thoughts?

CharlieDeltaJuliet · May 23, 2013, 06:48 PM

I love RRA. I own many AR's from an Hk MR556, DDV4, S&W M&P15, CMMG, two custom builds and a RRA Varmint 24" SS bull barrel. It is a sub MOA gun easily. The only think I have one is swap the upper itself. It had the EOP upper and I put a flattop on it. I really think they are one of the most underrated AR's on the market. You will be happy I bet. I have yet to personally meet a RRA AR owner who doesn't love their rifle. I cannot wait to try one of their AK's. I have never wanted to own an AK until seeing theirs in their catalog.

Formynder · May 24, 2013, 01:22 AM

I have both the RRA Elite Operator 2 and a LAR-8. I'm a big fan of Rock River now. Enough that I got a RR lower parts kit for the custom build I'm making now.

Darker Loaf · May 24, 2013, 02:42 PM

I have an Elite Operator 2 with around 2000+ rounds through it. I took a beginner's carbine course with it and suffered no non-user related errors with the gun. It's perhaps my most reliable gun, other than my Kahr K9 Elite, which has experienced no malfunctions. I love my gun! The only thing I didn't like about it was the hand guard, which was too heavy and bulky for me (and like almost all my guns, just about everything on it has been replaced except the internals).

Patriot86 · May 24, 2013, 07:28 PM

I have just a plain ole LAR-15 and besides being a little stiff when I first got it its been a nail driver ever since. About 1000 rounds, not ONE failure PERIOD using any kind of ammo.

I have been thinking of building a 20"-A4 type rifle for use as a dedicated varmint gun.

RangerHAAF · May 27, 2013, 07:31 PM

You won't be disappointed. I own an LAR-8 that I use for hunting(despite what ignorant anti-gun restrictionists say) and it's one of the best tools in my safe.

Beentown71 · May 27, 2013, 09:08 PM

RRA's are one of my favorites. My custom ATH is under.66" in 5 shot @ 100m groups.

My pins are still STIFF after 1,200 rounds and it is a bit annoying. Only complaint and that is a great thing!

btmj · May 27, 2013, 11:16 PM

Every person who has shot my RRA has been impressed. I think the 2 stage trigger is quite good, and a big step forward over the standard mil-spec trigger.

I have a Nikon 1-4x20 scope, which I recommend for this weapon.

LockedBreech · May 28, 2013, 04:34 AM

RRA is what my local police department uses, and it's Wyoming so they get broken out more than you'd think (pest control). They are very good rifles. Perhaps not an apocalypse-ready nuke-proof tool like Daniel Defense/Colt/Noveske, but at their very competitive price point compared to those nameplates they produce an excellent and reliable AR.

I'd probably take an RRA even over a M&P15 or Sig M400. Great track record.

orddy · May 29, 2013, 06:40 PM

1. RRA or Stag
2. ........

Lateck · June 2, 2013, 11:39 PM

Another RRA lover here too. (LAR-15)
My first and only (at the moment) AR.
Not a single problem.
You can't go wrong with one.

Lateck,

May 23, 2013, 03:07 PM	#1
bignic83 Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Rock River Arms AR15 Just bought an RRA Elite Comp AR15. Used to be known as Elite Operator. Can't wait to get it on the range. Any thoughts?

May 23, 2013, 06:48 PM	#2
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	I love RRA. I own many AR's from an Hk MR556, DDV4, S&W M&P15, CMMG, two custom builds and a RRA Varmint 24" SS bull barrel. It is a sub MOA gun easily. The only think I have one is swap the upper itself. It had the EOP upper and I put a flattop on it. I really think they are one of the most underrated AR's on the market. You will be happy I bet. I have yet to personally meet a RRA AR owner who doesn't love their rifle. I cannot wait to try one of their AK's. I have never wanted to own an AK until seeing theirs in their catalog. __________________ " The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government...." - Thomas Jefferson

May 24, 2013, 07:28 PM	#5
Patriot86 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,293	I have just a plain ole LAR-15 and besides being a little stiff when I first got it its been a nail driver ever since. About 1000 rounds, not ONE failure PERIOD using any kind of ammo. I have been thinking of building a 20"-A4 type rifle for use as a dedicated varmint gun. __________________ "....The swords of others will set you your limits".

May 27, 2013, 07:31 PM	#6
RangerHAAF Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2007 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 269	You won't be disappointed. I own an LAR-8 that I use for hunting(despite what ignorant anti-gun restrictionists say) and it's one of the best tools in my safe. __________________ A Colt Python's trigger pull is as smooth, beautiful and artistic as a Sidewinder sliding on the desert floor. It is concepts like this that the anti-gunners can never comprehend and why we fight so hard to keep them. NRA Benefactor Life member

May 27, 2013, 09:08 PM	#7
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Re: Rock River Arms AR15 RRA's are one of my favorites. My custom ATH is under.66" in 5 shot @ 100m groups. My pins are still STIFF after 1,200 rounds and it is a bit annoying. Only complaint and that is a great thing!

May 24, 2013, 01:22 AM	#3
Formynder Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 46	I have both the RRA Elite Operator 2 and a LAR-8. I'm a big fan of Rock River now. Enough that I got a RR lower parts kit for the custom build I'm making now.

May 24, 2013, 02:42 PM	#4
Darker Loaf Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2012 Posts: 715	I have an Elite Operator 2 with around 2000+ rounds through it. I took a beginner's carbine course with it and suffered no non-user related errors with the gun. It's perhaps my most reliable gun, other than my Kahr K9 Elite, which has experienced no malfunctions. I love my gun! The only thing I didn't like about it was the hand guard, which was too heavy and bulky for me (and like almost all my guns, just about everything on it has been replaced except the internals).

May 27, 2013, 11:16 PM	#8
btmj Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2011 Location: Near St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 864	Every person who has shot my RRA has been impressed. I think the 2 stage trigger is quite good, and a big step forward over the standard mil-spec trigger. I have a Nikon 1-4x20 scope, which I recommend for this weapon.

May 28, 2013, 04:34 AM	#9
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Rocky Mountain West Posts: 3,395	RRA is what my local police department uses, and it's Wyoming so they get broken out more than you'd think (pest control). They are very good rifles. Perhaps not an apocalypse-ready nuke-proof tool like Daniel Defense/Colt/Noveske, but at their very competitive price point compared to those nameplates they produce an excellent and reliable AR. I'd probably take an RRA even over a M&P15 or Sig M400. Great track record. __________________ 16 Pistols, 5 Rifles, 1 Shotgun, no time to shoot them

May 29, 2013, 06:40 PM	#10
orddy Junior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Posts: 6	Choice in AR's 1. RRA or Stag 2. ........

June 2, 2013, 11:39 PM	#11
Lateck Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 72	Another RRA lover here too. (LAR-15) My first and only (at the moment) AR. Not a single problem. You can't go wrong with one. Lateck, __________________ Proud Ruger & SIG owner in the Free State of Arizona!