Looking for a full or midlength ar-15..

Servo77 · October 23, 2009, 08:08 AM

Looking to get a new ar, but I want something different than a 6920. I prefer colt or lmt.

I like the colt hbar full length w/ compensator. However, it does not have a flat top for optics.

Thoughts? Are "commercial" colts as well built as the LE models?

Warchild · October 23, 2009, 08:15 AM

The Colt 6920 is MilSpec... what is it about the 6920 that you dislike? The 6920 is the standard by which others aspire. If you prefer to be different but still want one heck of a rifle and MilSpec to boot, slap together a BCM upper, LMT lower with a SOPMOD, and a BCM BCG. $900-1,000 last time I calculated and the quality is top notch.

Servo77 · October 23, 2009, 08:32 AM

I should have mentioned that the reason I do not want a 6920 is that I have two already

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Warchild · October 23, 2009, 08:35 AM

Hehe, good man. My suggestion of a BCM LMT still stands then. BTW, what is your projected budget?

Alleykat · October 23, 2009, 10:17 AM

Having built a bunch of ARs, I just can't fathom the infatuation with Colt! There are just too many good ARs around that can be had for less $$. I've never seen a Colt @ our local range that would outshoot my pedestrian ol' Bushy Shorty!

Good buy on RRA flattops @ Adco right now.

NSO_w/_SIG · October 23, 2009, 11:00 AM

Well BCM is the best middy around IMO, sure there maybe some that are also excellent quality but the value of BCM can't be beat IMO.

Quentin2 · October 24, 2009, 12:56 AM

Yeah it's hard to beat BCM for a middy, you know they're going to be good. I will say though that my new ArmaLite middy upper is nearly as good and about $150 less. I'm very impressed with what you get for $500 - a complete and testfired upper.

sholling · October 24, 2009, 10:09 AM

I voted with my wallet - BCM middy. G&R will sell you a complete BCM middy or a BCM upper and a BCM lower.

Warchild · October 24, 2009, 10:15 AM

Smart move... it's so great that even thinking with your wallet that you still come out ahead as those that didn't think with their wallet seeing as how BCM rivals some costing alot more.

Ridge_Runner_5 · October 27, 2009, 01:25 PM

How do ya want it?

rjrivero · October 27, 2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alleykat

Having built a bunch of ARs, I just can't fathom the infatuation with Colt! There are just too many good ARs around that can be had for less $$. I've never seen a Colt @ our local range that would outshoot my pedestrian ol' Bushy Shorty!

Good buy on RRA flattops @ Adco right now.

I was jus there a few minutes ago. They have a bunch of uppers in stock.

NSO_w/_SIG · October 27, 2009, 01:56 PM

BCM

Larue

October 23, 2009, 08:08 AM	#1
Servo77 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2005 Location: Southeast OH Posts: 905	Looking for a full or midlength ar-15.. Looking to get a new ar, but I want something different than a 6920. I prefer colt or lmt. I like the colt hbar full length w/ compensator. However, it does not have a flat top for optics. Thoughts? Are "commercial" colts as well built as the LE models? __________________ "Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?!"

October 23, 2009, 08:15 AM	#2
Warchild Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Posts: 453	The Colt 6920 is MilSpec... what is it about the 6920 that you dislike? The 6920 is the standard by which others aspire. If you prefer to be different but still want one heck of a rifle and MilSpec to boot, slap together a BCM upper, LMT lower with a SOPMOD, and a BCM BCG. $900-1,000 last time I calculated and the quality is top notch. __________________ By any means necessary....

October 23, 2009, 08:32 AM	#3
Servo77 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2005 Location: Southeast OH Posts: 905	I should have mentioned that the reason I do not want a 6920 is that I have two already . __________________ "Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?!"

October 23, 2009, 08:35 AM	#4
Warchild Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Posts: 453	Hehe, good man. My suggestion of a BCM LMT still stands then. BTW, what is your projected budget? __________________ By any means necessary....

October 24, 2009, 10:09 AM	#8
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I voted with my wallet - BCM middy. G&R will sell you a complete BCM middy or a BCM upper and a BCM lower. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

October 23, 2009, 10:17 AM	#5
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	Having built a bunch of ARs, I just can't fathom the infatuation with Colt! There are just too many good ARs around that can be had for less $$. I've never seen a Colt @ our local range that would outshoot my pedestrian ol' Bushy Shorty! Good buy on RRA flattops @ Adco right now.

October 23, 2009, 11:00 AM	#6
NSO_w/_SIG Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 553	Well BCM is the best middy around IMO, sure there maybe some that are also excellent quality but the value of BCM can't be beat IMO.

October 24, 2009, 12:56 AM	#7
Quentin2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2009 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 1,996	Yeah it's hard to beat BCM for a middy, you know they're going to be good. I will say though that my new ArmaLite middy upper is nearly as good and about $150 less. I'm very impressed with what you get for $500 - a complete and testfired upper.

October 24, 2009, 10:15 AM	#9
Warchild Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Posts: 453	Smart move... it's so great that even thinking with your wallet that you still come out ahead as those that didn't think with their wallet seeing as how BCM rivals some costing alot more. __________________ By any means necessary....

October 27, 2009, 01:25 PM	#10
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,925	How do ya want it?

October 27, 2009, 01:56 PM	#12
NSO_w/_SIG Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 553	BCM Larue