Posted on 11/10/2008 7:14:34 AM PST by thefrankbaum
All,
Like many others, I am considering purchasing a semi-automatic long gun. Most likely, an AR-15 as .223 is still fairly easy to come by, and there are a number of "regular" rifles which use the ammunition, so I have some faith that it will remain available for some time period after other ammunition types are outlawed, should that occur.
We have a number of hunting rifles, some WWII German equipment, a few handguns, and plenty of ammunition. I am wondering if any FReepers can shed some light on the ease and advisibility of purchasing a kit from Model 1 Sales and a stripped down lower receiver from some other retailer and then assembling my own weapon. Do people advise against this, or does it seem like a good approach which will allow me to spend more on magazines and ammunition?
Also, I'm currenting thinking of purchasing an A2 upper and 20" barrel, but I know people have strong feelings, so I'd enjoy hearing some other input.
I forgot about Service Rifle.
Strange they won’t let you shoot with the carry handle.
I’m pretty sure that free float tubes aren’t standard issue, either ;)
Can I purchase parts kits while living in NYC?
Is it the 1/2 MOA click stops on the A3 carry handle?
Oh stop - I know THAT, but ammo is not interchangeable, so why do they note them together as if they were?
Well, yes they are interchangable...The military ball ammo (5.56) just creates a higher chamber pressure and could cause jamming...But they ARE interchangable... .
Just picked up my own AR (like I used to carry in the Corps) ... fell in love with this rifle all over again.
If I need to go hunting I'll use my bolt action ....
.223 in a 5.56 chamber is fine. Otherway around could cause problems because of chamber pressure and slight dimensional differences.
See response 45. I recently had precisely this discussion with an Old Salt at one of the shops I frequent; he gave me the same answer. Generally, rifles marked specifically 5.56 NATO will take both 5.56 NATO and .223. Rifles marked .223, on the other hand, may have trouble digesting the NATO rounds due to the pressure differential. However, I got the distinct impression that you should be okay - more or less - going either way.
Since the M16A4 rifle is officially adopted, flat tops meet the requirements.
That’s good to hear.
I’ve never been a SR shooter.
DPMS any good? Seems like I’m hearing that I should be looking for Colt or Bushmaster.
I recently bought one. I love it. My wife loves shooting it. It is a great rifle and great buy. You will not go wrong getting it.
As good as my Colt and a friends Bushy. Read the specs’ at that link. Love mine.
If ya go this route, check with the boys at AR-15.net. They say the uppers are good, but don’t get their bolts. Find one elsewhere.
Specs look great - just dunno about build quality. $600 seems too good to be true...
That’s why I bought it.
WASR bump. Got an AR a while back...guess I’ve got better foresight than some...but the booklet says not to fire over 20 rounds in a minute, clean, lubricate...all good ideas. But I play in the rain and sand, and my toys do, too. I’d drop an AK in sand, pick it up, slosh it in a puddle, and she’s good to go.
DPMS is good stuff. A lot of the price of a built rifle is the 21% Federal exise tax on a complete rifle.
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