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AR SHOPPING!
« on: January 30, 2017, 02:04:26 PM »
So I'm offloading a couple guns including my current AR. There have been so many new advancements in AR tech that it cant be ignored anymore.

My current set up is a Bushmaster XM15 with a quadrail. Great reliable gun but HEAVY! I thought about swapping some parts to make it lighter but like I said new tech is abundant. its been a while since ive been shopping for a AR but I know what I like I'm just hoping someone can maybe point me in the right direction.

I basically want, light, fast, reliable for around $1500.

I don't mind the new Keymod/mlock set ups but everything seems to have 15" rails on them. I don't need that much id rather save the weight so like a 9'-10" rail would be fine.

any thoughts?
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2017, 02:11:14 PM »
Buy the parts you want and put them on your existing receivers. You'll save yourself a couple hundred dollars. or more. if you get the tools it takes less than 15 minutes to change an AR-15 Barrel
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2017, 03:05:30 PM »
while the idea of a ground up build is appealing I like the instant gratification of out of box performance  :chuckle:

I started to look at the Spikes Tactical Crusader.
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2017, 06:40:53 PM »
Your barrel/gas length should determine the handguard length.

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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2017, 06:42:56 PM »
I bought a complete BCM upper, would do it again

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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2017, 07:09:18 PM »
Buy the parts you want and put them on your existing receivers. You'll save yourself a couple hundred dollars. or more. if you get the tools it takes less than 15 minutes to change an AR-15 Barrel
:yeah: I recently rebuilt my AR that I threw together 8+ years ago. Got rid of my heavy carbine length quad rail and put a 12" Seekins handguard  and a lopro gas block and it's noticeably lighter now. Also sold off the old stock and pistol grip and bought some new ones. Threw in a CMC trigger and it's a totally new rifle. Next step is sell of the barrel and switch to a mid length gas barrel.
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2017, 07:10:33 PM »
Your barrel/gas length should determine the handguard length.
No. I have a carbine length gas system and am using a 12" handguard ( could use a 15" ) all you need is a lopro gas block.
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2017, 07:19:07 PM »
Your barrel/gas length should determine the handguard length.
No. I have a carbine length gas system and am using a 12" handguard ( could use a 15" ) all you need is a lopro gas block.
You missed it.
 He possibly wants a shorter lighter handguard. You probably don't want a 9" handguard on a rifle length gas system.

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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2017, 07:32:32 PM »
Piston gun....Sig MCX, LWRC, Patriot Ordnance..... :tup:

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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2017, 07:36:46 PM »
Your barrel/gas length should determine the handguard length.
No. I have a carbine length gas system and am using a 12" handguard ( could use a 15" ) all you need is a lopro gas block.
You missed it.
 He possibly wants a shorter lighter handguard. You probably don't want a 9" handguard on a rifle length gas system.
Yeah your right wasn't thinking about it that way. Was just saying you can put a longer handguard on than what the gas system is. I do know my 12" rail is lighter than my 7" quadrail I took off though.
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2017, 07:43:49 PM »
If it's for home defense just build a chopped down version of the M16-A2 with carrying handle, with peep sights , you can still put a quick acq scope on it and still spend less than a grand, it's super light and extremely dependable.. keep it KISS man.. less is more and less is definitely faster!! Less crap to get hung up and no weight to wear you down!!!
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2017, 08:24:41 PM »
I would modify your ar, very easy,lots of YouTube,and forums for you to get how to info,then your making it just the way you want.everybody says a factory rifle is way better,but I don't ,it gives you a sence of pride when you put it together yourself,and cheaper.

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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2017, 08:38:58 PM »
I would modify your ar, very easy,lots of YouTube,and forums for you to get how to info,then your making it just the way you want.everybody says a factory rifle is way better,but I don't ,it gives you a sence of pride when you put it together yourself,and cheaper.
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2017, 10:42:04 AM »
So I did some poking around and have recently posted my toys for sale.

I just sold my Eotech and magnifier this morning so that's got the ball rolling.

I think I have decided on the Spikes Crusader. Its incredibly light despite that long rail, compensated, NB BCG, Magpul furniture and trigger pins.

 All it needs is a BCM large charging handle, a smaller lighter Eotech (probably the XPS2), and a light. Hits all the marks I think. Light, fast, reliable. I found them online for about $1200 so price point is great too.

Thoughts?
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Re: AR SHOPPING!
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2017, 04:06:58 PM »
I'm not a semi-auto guy but won an AR in a shooting competition.  It's a RPG(Rich's Precision Guns).  I'm impressed, with just a few loads it is shooting sub-MOA(20 Practicle),with a number of sub 1/2 MOA groups.  It is a total trophy type gun, hand built and hand camo with a dedicated serial number, I don't know if I'd ever hunt with it but I'm going to shoot in the competition I won it in.
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