Rifle brand analogies please - Page 2

O4L · October 18, 2017, 11:19 PM

I agree that the midlength gas system is the way to go with a 16" barrel.

If I ever scrape up anymore gun money I'm going to go with Aero Precision for my next AR purchase, but I'm just frugal like that.

navajo · October 21, 2017, 06:33 PM

I have owned several Armalite rifles, never had a problem with any of them.

Nanuk · October 24, 2017, 07:13 AM

I love people who put AR's in tiers like this. There are 3 tiers, but they don't line up like that. One that makes quality parts to military specifications, one that exceeds mil-spec and one that does not meet mil-spec.

AR's are leggos, every part is built to a specific tolerance and can be installed into any other AR as long as it is built to spec. 1911's are a different story.

marine6680 · October 24, 2017, 03:57 PM

Nanuk...

Yes, that is very true... But breaking it down into three years is a much easier concept to convey to a new shooter/buyer than the more nuanced reality of the subject.

After you learn the basics, you can move into the finer details.

Nanuk · October 24, 2017, 07:13 PM

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Yes, that is very true... But breaking it down into three years is a much easier concept to convey to a new shooter/buyer than the more nuanced reality of the subject.

better they learn the truth from the beginning. It cuts down on snobbery and misinformation.

shootniron · October 24, 2017, 07:42 PM

There is more snobbery with the AR than any other firearm.

It just kills some guys that a man can buy a cheaper gun and get good service from it...for HIS use.

Honest to goodness...the internet commando's come out when AR is mentioned.

If the lower level AR's were as sorry as some folks would have you believe, these companies would have been out of business YEARS ago.

Fishbed77 · October 25, 2017, 01:43 PM

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There is more snobbery with the AR than any other firearm.

You obviously have never been to akfiles.com.

jimbob86 · October 25, 2017, 10:17 PM

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First off, I am amazed at how civil you all have kept this thread.

This is not arf.com .....

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There is more snobbery with the AR than any other firearm.

Have you seen some of the 1911 boards?

October 24, 2017, 07:13 AM	#28
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	I love people who put AR's in tiers like this. There are 3 tiers, but they don't line up like that. One that makes quality parts to military specifications, one that exceeds mil-spec and one that does not meet mil-spec. AR's are leggos, every part is built to a specific tolerance and can be installed into any other AR as long as it is built to spec. 1911's are a different story. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.

October 18, 2017, 11:19 PM	#26
O4L Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2015 Posts: 646	I agree that the midlength gas system is the way to go with a 16" barrel. If I ever scrape up anymore gun money I'm going to go with Aero Precision for my next AR purchase, but I'm just frugal like that.

October 21, 2017, 06:33 PM	#27
navajo Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2005 Posts: 129	I have owned several Armalite rifles, never had a problem with any of them.

October 24, 2017, 03:57 PM	#29
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	Nanuk... Yes, that is very true... But breaking it down into three years is a much easier concept to convey to a new shooter/buyer than the more nuanced reality of the subject. After you learn the basics, you can move into the finer details.

October 24, 2017, 07:42 PM	#31
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	There is more snobbery with the AR than any other firearm. It just kills some guys that a man can buy a cheaper gun and get good service from it...for HIS use. Honest to goodness...the internet commando's come out when AR is mentioned. If the lower level AR's were as sorry as some folks would have you believe, these companies would have been out of business YEARS ago.