ar-15
 

My buddy is looking at getting an ar-15. I dont know the details of them so help us determine which manufacturer is the best value. Looking for all around price and qualitity. we talked about colt , bushmaster, dpms, stag and olympic so far. Any suggestions or please rate them!! THANKS!!

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DPMS, Bushmaster, or Rock River to me is the way to go. for later resale i would go for the colt.
bhk308

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I am only familiar with the Colt and the Bushmaster, I would recommend either one with the edge going to Bushmaster for fit and finish. Functionality is excellent with both.

Ron

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I have Colt and Olympic. Both work well and are accurate. The Oly was cheaper when new and has had no probs at all. Totally pleased with both.

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I bought a Doublestar last year. I've dropped a ton of ammo through it with zero malfunctions. I used it to shoot best in class at an IDPA 2 gun match and would not hesitate to put it up against any Colt or Bushmaster in both build quality and functionality.

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I have a preban Colt, bought for $440 new in late 80's. Also 2 Stagg 15's; like the Staggs. Second Stagg is a piston; might consider that one, around 1100 in Ak; maybe less in lower 48. I'd like to get an LWRC but they are quite high. I think nx AR will be an armalite 338 federal.

I see many used AR's on the local lists online, reasonable too.

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I have a brand new never been shot bushmaster with carry handle, flash surpressor, bayonet lug and one 30 round mag and a hard plastic case I will sell for 899.00. I have seen this same gun for 1100.00 and up.

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I love my Bushmaster and wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

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most major brands have quality ars and other than personal choice i dont think it makes a lot of difference.i have had colt,olympic,double star and a few more and they are all great guns.i just purchased another olympic flat top with bull barrel new, for around 700.00 i dont think you can buy any of the others that cheap.my oly arms eliminator shoots as well if not better than my colt match target.your choice old semperfi