Help me narrow it down.

DBLAction454 · June 14, 2012, 01:10 AM

So I've been itching to get an AR15 lately and I'm pretty sure I have it narrowed down to 3. They are all withing a few hundred dollars of each other around me so price is not an issue. I just want a more informed opinion. The 3 I'm considering are:

1. DDM4
2. Knights Armament SR15
3. LMT CQBMRP Defender Model 16 (non-piston)

I really like the SR-15's flip up iron sights incase my optics go down or I feel like removing them. But I've also heard that the DDM4 is tougher and I love reliability.

Any comments would be much appreciated!

Ridge_Runner_5 · June 17, 2012, 12:57 AM

Pretty sure the SR15 just uses Troy sights front and rear, which can be bought separately.

Oh, no, I'm wrong. They use their own sights. But again, they can be bought ala carte.

madcratebuilder · June 17, 2012, 06:49 AM

I would buy the LMT CQBMRP Defender Model 16, the KAC would be a close second. I'm not a DD fan.

The sights that come with the LMT are possible the best irons made for a flat top.

chadio · June 17, 2012, 12:40 PM

LMT CQB16 owner here.

Wouldn't trade it for anything. Cleaned / lubed / broken in, working the charge handle & bolt back and forth has the sound and the feel of perfection, like a well - oiled machine that was assembled by a meticulous machinist.

Not insisting that it is the best, I'm sure there are other great guns out there...(almost went with LaRue / Noveske) but I am completely satisfied with my rifle and would gladly pay a premium price for it again.

RT · June 17, 2012, 12:50 PM

Those are all great choices. The Knights has an enhanced bolt that is supposed to last longer than normal AR bolts. You can't go wrong with any of the three and you can get KAC or Troy back up sights and put them on any of the other rifles.

KAC bolt
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...=1#post3640384

DD torture test.
https://danieldefense.com/TortureTest

June 14, 2012, 01:10 AM	#1
DBLAction454 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 394	Help me narrow it down. So I've been itching to get an AR15 lately and I'm pretty sure I have it narrowed down to 3. They are all withing a few hundred dollars of each other around me so price is not an issue. I just want a more informed opinion. The 3 I'm considering are: 1. DDM4 2. Knights Armament SR15 3. LMT CQBMRP Defender Model 16 (non-piston) I really like the SR-15's flip up iron sights incase my optics go down or I feel like removing them. But I've also heard that the DDM4 is tougher and I love reliability. Any comments would be much appreciated! __________________ "If you show up to a fair fight, you're not prepared" -Unidentified Marine Sniper Instructor "The philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20." - Sam Cohen

June 17, 2012, 12:40 PM	#4
chadio Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2011 Posts: 931	LMT CQB16 owner here. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Cleaned / lubed / broken in, working the charge handle & bolt back and forth has the sound and the feel of perfection, like a well - oiled machine that was assembled by a meticulous machinist. Not insisting that it is the best, I'm sure there are other great guns out there...(almost went with LaRue / Noveske) but I am completely satisfied with my rifle and would gladly pay a premium price for it again. __________________ Ex - Navy, Persian Gulf Veteran. Loved shooting the M14, 1911, M60, M2

June 17, 2012, 12:57 AM	#2
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,925	Pretty sure the SR15 just uses Troy sights front and rear, which can be bought separately. Oh, no, I'm wrong. They use their own sights. But again, they can be bought ala carte.

June 17, 2012, 06:49 AM	#3
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	I would buy the LMT CQBMRP Defender Model 16, the KAC would be a close second. I'm not a DD fan. The sights that come with the LMT are possible the best irons made for a flat top.

June 17, 2012, 12:50 PM	#5
RT Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,194	Those are all great choices. The Knights has an enhanced bolt that is supposed to last longer than normal AR bolts. You can't go wrong with any of the three and you can get KAC or Troy back up sights and put them on any of the other rifles. KAC bolt http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...=1#post3640384 DD torture test. https://danieldefense.com/TortureTest