If You Only Had One AR, Which One? [Archive]

sr975j

03-10-2012, 16:39

well, I'm working on building my first one. Spikes upper and lower with a PSA lbk with magpul stock and grip. Everything said and done to my door and built by me, ill be looking at about $800. I think I did pretty well on prices so far.

Sam

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RyanNREMTP

03-10-2012, 16:41

Mine.

bruzer

03-10-2012, 16:47

Noveske. Because it is made in my hometown and it will only be the only one cause if I ever can afford one there won't be any left over money for another.
Mike

madmike3668

03-10-2012, 16:49

I only have one, it's a BCM mid 16. I almost bought the colt but am extremely happy with the BCM and you get more for the $.

Brucev

03-10-2012, 18:37

Only one? It'd be the COLT Hbar that I own.

AK_Stick

03-10-2012, 18:44

If I had to have ONE AR to do everything, I think I would probably go for a 11.5-12.5 inch in 300 BLK out or more likely 6.8.

Alcoy

03-10-2012, 20:00

I have only one. Spike's lower and Stag upper with rails.

samuse

03-10-2012, 20:30

This basically is my only AR.

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/ARs/005.jpg

brisk21

03-10-2012, 20:59

Mine. Colt 6920. Magpul, Larue, DD, Troy, EO Tech, and YHM.

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg428/benrisk21/2012-02-11_11-49-00_560.jpg

Cole125

03-10-2012, 21:08

I like mine, but would rather have a 4x ACOG instead of the Burris AR332.

-CMMG M4 LE upper
-BCM bolt carrier group and Gun fighter charging handle
-Spikes lower
-Timney 3lb trigger
-Magpul CTR stock and MOE grip
-Troy BUIS and quad rail
-Grip Pod, military model

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm245/jcole_08/IMG_0019.jpg

WoodenPlank

03-10-2012, 21:33

If I had to have ONE AR to do everything, I think I would probably go for a 11.5-12.5 inch in 300 BLK out or more likely 6.8.

Same here, but in 5.56 - easier to get ammo, and cheaper.

D.S.Brown

03-10-2012, 21:39

The only one I have now, a Daniel Defense XV EZ. I'd like another to go with it.

Best,

Dave

Glockdude1

03-10-2012, 21:44

http://i41.tinypic.com/303hhf5.jpg

My only AR. Bushmaster.

:cool:

G30Mike

03-10-2012, 21:52

My only one for now until I get my Noveske.....Colt 6720....
Need to get my Aimpoint for this one first though.
http://img.tapatalk.com/425704fc-2f18-4741.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/425704fc-2f4c-97ae.jpg

RYNOCG201

03-10-2012, 21:52

My M&P

RYNOC

themighty9mm

03-10-2012, 22:01

Well I have a pair of colt 6920's so I guess one of them

NEOH212

03-10-2012, 22:21

My trusty Colt LE 6920. Bare bones simple, accurate and reliable right out of the box.

mixflip

03-10-2012, 22:52

Does Colt make a flat top carbine with a thicker profile barrel and no M203 notch?

Javelin

03-10-2012, 23:22

Tough decision.

I would go with the Colt out of the two you own.

For me I would stick with one of my Noveske rifles. Probably the 300BLK in the suppressed 8" configuration.

:wavey:

Glockdude1

03-11-2012, 06:09

Does Colt make a flat top carbine with a thicker profile barrel and no M203 notch?

Yes. The 6721
http://www.coltsmfg.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=arpuO9wsnQY%3d&tabid=195&mid=715

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtRifles/ColtCarbinesII.aspx

:cool:

ArmoryDoc

03-11-2012, 06:55

Colt 6920.

https://cache.nebula.phx3.secureserver.net/obj/QjQ0N0Q3MzA5MUM5NkVCRTNCMDc6YTRjNjRmNmIyMTU3NmVhNjk1NzYxMDdkNzM4MzI3YjQ=?uid=4cec285b-5f8d-4629-8486-d09db22a7c12

TangoFoxtrot

03-11-2012, 08:12

I have a Colt LE6920 and a S&W M&P 15 Sport. Had a Bushmaster a few years ago. But out of all of them......
.....I choose my M&P15 Sport.

T-Rod45

03-11-2012, 08:34

Mine. Or I'd also take the SBR version of it...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/8d6d522f.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/06cc6c16-1.jpg

stryker1

03-11-2012, 09:58

stag 8,just like when glock made all other pistols obsolete so has the piston driven ar

Restless28

03-11-2012, 10:01

stag 8,just like when glock made all other pistols obsolete so has the piston driven ar

http://media.gamerevolution.com/images/misc/obvious-troll.jpg

eracer

03-11-2012, 10:08

Hard to say.

My Grendel topped with the 2.5-8X optic is the superior weapon, and is the only one I would trust to get the job done at and beyond 600 yards, but ammo availability is a huge concern.

My 8" suppressed .300 BLK SBR is the most versatile, but again, ammo is an issue.

My 16" 5.56 carbine topped with a 1-4 optic is extremely reliable and accurate, but the other cartridges are simply better - except for availability and expense.

Same with my 16" dissipator topped with an ACOG. Great gun, very lightweight build, and would be my SHTF choice, simply because of the weight and ammo availability.

tpr7304

03-11-2012, 11:20

Colt LE6920

Javelin

03-11-2012, 11:34

Javelin

03-11-2012, 11:35

stag 8,just like when glock made all other pistols obsolete so has the piston driven ar

Dude that's like your 2nd or 3rd post on GT and you're already trolling for cupcakes?

Lame. :rofl:

RyanNREMTP

03-11-2012, 11:49

Sometimes it's hard for newcomers to fit in and say something different. :)

Not posting a picture of mine till I am done changing out furniture on it. Tired of black.

NCHeel

03-11-2012, 14:42

For you, the LE6920, for me the LE6940.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZLrAwP9l61s/T1wlOV16uYI/AAAAAAAAAi4/m6dL-yky2NU/s727/DSC00644.JPG

Restless28

03-11-2012, 14:58

Looks like the Colt gets more live than the Daniel Defense, lol. Why?

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/jackcassid/Snapbucket/C3C686C0.jpg

Restless28

03-11-2012, 16:29

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/jackcassid/Snapbucket/2003A1C0.jpg

No love for the DD?

cyphertext

03-11-2012, 16:43

My M&P 15 Sport...it is the only AR I have. If you limit everyone to just one, there are a few guys here that I wouldn't mind getting to pick one out from their leftovers though!

M&P Shooter

03-11-2012, 17:40

My 16" Flat Top........PSA lower with a BCM upper topped with a PA micro dot with Magpul furniture and Magpul BUIS:wavey:

Two Guns

03-11-2012, 18:12

One of my Bushmaster Carbines.

themighty9mm

03-11-2012, 18:22

Looks like the Colt gets more live than the Daniel Defense, lol. Why?

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/jackcassid/Snapbucket/C3C686C0.jpg

Got 2 guesses. By no means fact just a guess. Name recognition, and price. When you are comparing 2 almost identical products from what I have seen colt is actually cheaper, or at least was for awhile. Lol and now you can apparently get colt even at walmart

Landric

03-11-2012, 18:23

My frankenrifle:

BCM 14.5" w/ pinned A2X Lightweight Upper
CMMG Lower
PSA MOE LPK
MOE Furniture
Compact ACOG TA-47-2 2x
MBUS
Blackhawk Sling

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c85/Landric/IMG_2751.jpg

If I had to go with a factory rifle, it would be a Colt 6720 with the above ACOG and furniture.

If I had to go with a factory rifle I already own it would be my Colt LE6920 with the above ACOG and furniture.

akgunnut

03-11-2012, 19:02

I do only have one, my Colt 6920!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/spyderdude18/IMGP0456.jpg

NEOH212

03-11-2012, 19:24

There is nothing wrong with a Daniel Defense carbine.

If you can actually find one for sale anywhere! :rofl:

cfec2008

03-11-2012, 19:35

Bcm..

Keyhole

03-11-2012, 19:56

Where's the love for Larue??

trover

03-11-2012, 19:59

I've got four, recently both a LMT M4 and a LMT MWS, and I was blown away at the quality of both. My other .223 is a Bushy, and my other 7.62 is an Armalite, and there's just no comparison, although the LMTs are much more expensive. In my mind they're worth it. But as you limit me to one, I'd pick the LMT MWS because I prefer the round and I'm a tall guy who can handle the extra weight of the 7.62. On the other hand, if you're anticipating urban warfare, you might prefer the lighter weight of the .223. I think how you anticipate using it should be your driver re caliber.

WoodenPlank

03-11-2012, 20:05

Where's the love for Larue??

I'd happily take a LaRue 12.5" SBR as my "do everything" gun, especially if it was of the OBR variety.

jrs93accord

03-11-2012, 20:10

As an owner of 20 ARs, it would be hard to choose just one. After some careful consideration, I would choose my Sabre Defence M4.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea%202012/SD001.jpg

My Colt LE6920 would come in second.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea_08/DSC00649.jpg

seamaster

03-11-2012, 20:10

I like mine, but would rather have a 4x ACOG instead of the Burris AR332.

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm245/jcole_08/IMG_0019.jpg

I wouldn't trade the AR332 for a 4x Acog. I tried both and the eye relief on the 4x acog is much too short. There are some acogs with longer eye relief but I think they are only on a few of their 3x models.

I would trade it for the 3x acog but I'm very pleased with the AR332 so I den't feel a need to spend the extra $$$$ to get the Acog.

WoodenPlank

03-11-2012, 20:12

I wouldn't trade the AR332 for a 4x Acog. I tried both and the eye relief on the 4x acog is much too short. There are some acogs with longer eye relief but I think they are only on a few of their 3x models.

I would trade it for the 3x acog but I'm very pleased with the AR332 so I den't feel a need to spend the extra $$$$ to get the Acog.

The 3.5x ACOG has a MUCH longer eye relief. I agree that the 4x model's eye relief is absurdly short.

Keyhole

03-11-2012, 20:18

I'd happily take a LaRue 12.5" SBR as my "do everything" gun, especially if it was of the OBR variety.

Ok. 'cos I'm looking at an OBR down the road...7.62, prob 18"

WoodenPlank

03-11-2012, 20:21

Ok. 'cos I'm looking at an OBR down the road...7.62, prob 18"

I'm a self-professed LT kool-aid drinker. I'm also a realist, though(and a bit of a cheap bastard), and its less expensive for me to get a quality barebones upper and build it up the way I want, than to order something similar from LT.

Hour13

03-11-2012, 20:36

The one under construction on my bench right now.

Dreadnaught lower
BCM 16" middy upper
Daniel Def LPK
BCM auto-spec BCG
Medium Gunfighter charging handle
MI rear BUIS
Trijicon sight set
MOE stock & handguards w/ rails
MOE+ grip
AFG

Will put up some pics once my lowers are ready, Alex has them out being anodized, and they're apparently way behind.

The waiting is MAKING ME CRAZY!!!!!!

Restless28

03-11-2012, 21:12

I do only have one, my Colt 6920!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/spyderdude18/IMGP0456.jpg

That's a nice looking stock Colt. I like my DD, but I think I'll like the Colt more. I'm going to look at the 2 together and probably sell the DD to fund an Aimpoint and buy the wife a couch to keep peace here...lol.

Javelin

03-11-2012, 22:19

That's a nice looking stock Colt. I like my DD, but I think I'll like the Colt more. I'm going to look at the 2 together and probably sell the DD to fund an Aimpoint and buy the wife a couch to keep peace here...lol.

You don't think your wife would look good w/ a DD?

:wavey:

12131

03-12-2012, 02:32

stag 8,just like when glock made all other pistols obsolete so has the piston driven ar:rofl:
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Restless28

03-12-2012, 05:43

You don't think your wife would look good w/ a DD?

:wavey:

I might, but she wouldn't.

Glockdude1

03-12-2012, 06:18

You don't think your wife would look good w/ a DD?

:wavey:

A pair of DD's look good too!!

(2 rifles are not bad either)

:supergrin:

eracer

03-12-2012, 06:24

Though I stocked up on thousands of rounds in 300BLK .... I am buying a damn Dillon press and minting my own going forward. Ammo will no longer be an issue at least in my household. Suggest you look into it as well.

:wavey:Yep. Intend to. That's one of the great things about the cartridges - easily made from .223 brass.

pag23

03-12-2012, 07:06

I prefer my BCM midlength....

stryker1

03-12-2012, 15:26

Sometimes it's hard for newcomers to fit in and say something different. :)

Not posting a picture of mine till I am done changing out furniture on it. Tired of black.
not trying to fit in just stating the facts and care who likes or dislikes it you can all kiss my ASS

stryker1

03-12-2012, 15:28

Sometimes it's hard for newcomers to fit in and say something different. :)

Not posting a picture of mine till I am done changing out furniture on it. Tired of black.
not trying to fit in just stating the facts and dont care who likes or dislikes it you can all kiss my ASS

stryker1

03-12-2012, 15:35

how do u like it twice grow up and and try to earn some respect instead of proving your lack thereof with your juvenile replies

G30Mike

03-12-2012, 16:08

not trying to fit in just stating the facts and care who likes or dislikes it you can all kiss my ASS

http://img.tapatalk.com/42570037-73e6-2cd6.jpg

Restless28

03-12-2012, 16:15

not trying to fit in just stating the facts and dont care who likes or dislikes it you can all kiss my ASS

Standby for ban hammer.

jrs93accord

03-12-2012, 16:29

stag 8,just like when glock made all other pistols obsolete so has the piston driven ar

That, sir, is a very bold and inaccurate statement, even if it is just your opinion. A statement like that is worthy of the ridicule it has received. I usually make a point not to beat up on people's opinions, but this is so far off base, I just had to weigh in. I am going to assume to attribute this to one's youth and ignorance. No educated gun enthusiast, in his right mind, would ever make such a statement.

Additionally, making a statement like this one....

not trying to fit in just stating the facts and dont care who likes or dislikes it you can all kiss my ASS

will take away any credibility you may have, or had, and net you "zero" respect. Having a "Smart *$$" attitude here on GT will get you nowhere quickly. My mother use to have a saying, "you can catch more flies with sugar than you can with vinegar". Something you may want to think about.