AR15 or knockoff?

BOOSTED32V · 01-03-2007, 02:22 PM

I've been wanting to buy, but with all the new companys out there now, I need to know who to trust...'Henry

David · 01-03-2007, 02:29 PM

Colt, Rock River, Bushmaster, Armalite, Stag Arms are all quality companies.

Or you could put something together for yourself.

mardyn · 01-03-2007, 02:34 PM

I bought mine (AR-15) in about 1980 or so... gave $225.00 or so for it from a sporting goods store up in Denton on the square. Mine is made by Colt and I've been very happy with it overall, even though I haven't had it outta' the case in about 10 years.

Buy a Colt version, you won't be sorry.

mardyn

ALLAN · 01-03-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Good_Ole_Red

Colt, Rock River, Bushmaster, Armalite, Stag Arms are all quality companies.

Or you could put something together for yourself.

+1
Colt is good but has a snooty attitude about selling to civvies.

David · 01-03-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALLAN

+1
Colt is good but has a snooty attitude about selling to civvies.

Move this thread hooker!

On topic I want a POF upper and put some other AR together. But make this one tacticool so I can be special.

EDIT: already moved it.

usmcluke · 01-03-2007, 02:41 PM

I had a Rock River M4 and it was great.

ScottsMach03 · 01-03-2007, 03:48 PM

How about High standard?

ALLAN · 01-03-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottsMach03

How about High standard?

Stag makes the High Standard lower.

ScottsMach03 · 01-03-2007, 04:02 PM

Sweet, you can find them for 650+

red04gt · 01-03-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mardyn

I bought mine (AR-15) in about 1980 or so... gave $225.00 or so for it from a sporting goods store up in Denton on the square. Mine is made by Colt and I've been very happy with it overall, even though I haven't had it outta' the case in about 10 years.

Buy a Colt version, you won't be sorry.

mardyn

Interested in selling?

Johnsredgt50 · 01-04-2007, 06:55 AM

Colt is over priced. The are still selling their magazines for $30 when everyone else has them for $10-$15. Its still a good weapon though.

I went with DPMS. I have had problems with after market parts fitting into all the other brands (Colt, Rock River, Bushmaster, Armalite, Olympic Arms). I have never had any problems with parts fitting into DPMS.
They all do the same thing but I have had good luck with DPMS.

IMO
1. DPMS
2. Colt
3. RR
4. Bushmaster
5. Armalite
6. Olympic Arms

group2 · 01-04-2007, 07:24 AM

Colt. Combine quality and resale value, they offer the best deal.

David · 01-04-2007, 09:44 AM

The thing with Colt is you buy a name. Kinda like a Porsche Boxster. Yeah it's a POS and at the bottom of the grade, but you're still driving a Porsche.

People can ask higher prices for Colt stuff simply because people will buy it.

yonson · 01-04-2007, 09:29 PM

How much are the Colts going for these days? Last time I checked after the ban went off they were in the $1200 range.

David · 01-04-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlya302

How much are the Colts going for these days? Last time I checked after the ban went off they were in the $1200 range.

It depends. SP-1s are still in that area along with "LE marked guns", but in general one can find them in $800.

yonson · 01-04-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Good_Ole_Red

It depends. SP-1s are still in that area along with "LE marked guns", but in general one can find them in $800.

$800 for a new one???

David · 01-04-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlya302

$800 for a new one???

Yup

I see them listed at shows alll the time for the standard setup at $825-850 and carbine being more and then flat top options etc.

yonson · 01-04-2007, 09:49 PM

Cool, guess I'll hafta go check out the local shows.

group2 · 01-05-2007, 10:48 AM

"Colt a POS"???? Hey...maybe overpriced, maybe not exactly friendly to the civilan market, but I don't think anyone would consider a Colt a POS.

Usually at the shows Bachman Pawn has good prices for ARs.

Johnsredgt50 · 01-05-2007, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by group2

"Colt a POS"???? Hey...maybe overpriced, maybe not exactly friendly to the civilan market, but I don't think anyone would consider a Colt a POS.

Usually at the shows Bachman Pawn has good prices for ARs.

I think you missed the point. No worries though

01-03-2007, 02:22 PM	#1
BOOSTED32V Perversion of the truth.. Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Drinkin whiskey, straight out of the bottle... Posts: 15,927	AR15 or knockoff? I've been wanting to buy, but with all the new companys out there now, I need to know who to trust...'Henry

01-03-2007, 02:29 PM	#2
David Multifueler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 13,634	Colt, Rock River, Bushmaster, Armalite, Stag Arms are all quality companies. Or you could put something together for yourself. __________________ Just a diesel

01-03-2007, 02:34 PM	#3
mardyn Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Beautiful East Texas Posts: 2,989	I bought mine (AR-15) in about 1980 or so... gave $225.00 or so for it from a sporting goods store up in Denton on the square. Mine is made by Colt and I've been very happy with it overall, even though I haven't had it outta' the case in about 10 years. Buy a Colt version, you won't be sorry. mardyn __________________ R.I.P. James E. Berry 01/03/57-- 01/14/05

01-03-2007, 03:48 PM	#7
ScottsMach03 Time Served Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 660	How about High standard? __________________ 2009 STRYKER BLUE pontiYACK G8 GT stock for now 03 AZURE MACH1 305 rwhp, 325RWTQ TUNED BY TRAVIS@GEARHEADS<----------------------------SOLD 06 TRUEBLUE SUPERCREW F150 5.4L

01-03-2007, 04:02 PM	#9
ScottsMach03 Time Served Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 660	Sweet, you can find them for 650+ __________________ 2009 STRYKER BLUE pontiYACK G8 GT stock for now 03 AZURE MACH1 305 rwhp, 325RWTQ TUNED BY TRAVIS@GEARHEADS<----------------------------SOLD 06 TRUEBLUE SUPERCREW F150 5.4L

01-04-2007, 06:55 AM	#11
Johnsredgt50 Top Gun Actor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tx Posts: 1,110	Colt is over priced. The are still selling their magazines for $30 when everyone else has them for $10-$15. Its still a good weapon though. I went with DPMS. I have had problems with after market parts fitting into all the other brands (Colt, Rock River, Bushmaster, Armalite, Olympic Arms). I have never had any problems with parts fitting into DPMS. They all do the same thing but I have had good luck with DPMS. IMO 1. DPMS 2. Colt 3. RR 4. Bushmaster 5. Armalite 6. Olympic Arms __________________ “Let your plans be dark and as impenetrable as the night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” — Sun Tzu

01-04-2007, 07:24 AM	#12
group2 Punk Ass Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Trinity Blvd & Miller Brewery Posts: 0	Colt. Combine quality and resale value, they offer the best deal. __________________ 1991 Mustang Coupe

01-04-2007, 09:44 AM	#13
David Multifueler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 13,634	The thing with Colt is you buy a name. Kinda like a Porsche Boxster. Yeah it's a POS and at the bottom of the grade, but you're still driving a Porsche. People can ask higher prices for Colt stuff simply because people will buy it. __________________ Just a diesel

01-04-2007, 09:29 PM	#14
yonson aka onlya302 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: on da laptop tune'n cars, in MiSSiSSiPPi. Posts: 2,646	How much are the Colts going for these days? Last time I checked after the ban went off they were in the $1200 range. __________________ Chris Johnson 85 Wagen (broked da frame & da rear end ) 93 Car 01 Truck (now turbocharged, but soon to be TWIN Turbo!) www.yonsonracing.com www.southernspeedracing.com Speed is my drug, there is NO cure!!! NEXTEL/SPRINT SUCKS!!! FORD SUCKS!!! The server is too busy at the moment. Please try again later. SUCKS!!!

01-04-2007, 09:49 PM	#18
yonson aka onlya302 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: on da laptop tune'n cars, in MiSSiSSiPPi. Posts: 2,646	Cool, guess I'll hafta go check out the local shows. __________________ Chris Johnson 85 Wagen (broked da frame & da rear end ) 93 Car 01 Truck (now turbocharged, but soon to be TWIN Turbo!) www.yonsonracing.com www.southernspeedracing.com Speed is my drug, there is NO cure!!! NEXTEL/SPRINT SUCKS!!! FORD SUCKS!!! The server is too busy at the moment. Please try again later. SUCKS!!!

01-05-2007, 10:48 AM	#19
group2 Punk Ass Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Trinity Blvd & Miller Brewery Posts: 0	"Colt a POS"???? Hey...maybe overpriced, maybe not exactly friendly to the civilan market, but I don't think anyone would consider a Colt a POS. Usually at the shows Bachman Pawn has good prices for ARs. __________________ 1991 Mustang Coupe

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