Don't bother for duty usage.
The Colt 6920 Trooper is hard to beat. I've seen the Trooper go for as low as $712.95 on line. I have no issue using the MagPul MBUS on a duty rifle. Look for a sale on an Aimpoint PRO. YOu're finished rifle might be a bit over $1,000.00. But you'll be close. And you'll have a Patrol Rifle that you can trust...
Our state Fish & Wildlife Game Wardens were issued Windham Weaponry rifles. I've heard only negative things so far from the guys I'm friends with. Mostly the stuff Ash already listed.
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https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_...604?upc_only=1Originally Posted by Beat Trash
I'm pretty loyal to the Colt LE6920. Never had an issue in Iraq or the range over here. IMO you simply can't beat a Colt for value.
This country needs an enema- Blues approved sig line
If you are looking for a ~$500 AR15. S&W M&P Sport II is the one to get. Pretty much every other one out there has something that makes it a non-starter for anything other than a plinker. Now if someone only wanted a range toy AR than pretty much anything is fine but even then there's no reason not to get the S&W. I've seen them on sale lately under $500 so not only are they better quality than rifles in that price range, they're often less expensive too. The handguards don't have heat shields though so you're going to want to upgrade those first thing. Magpul handguards are about $30 and give you mounting options for accessories.
So the consensus is they are good to go and not to spend any more money on useless over-buying? Awesome, thanks for confirming that for me.
Ok, ok, Windham is out. Our range armorer said that he's been seeing issues on the S&W M&P II lately with poor quality barrels leading to keyholing.
AH, yeah, I remember when Tom posted some of those were on gunbroker not too long ago. Assuming I'm fine with a fixed front sight post (and I am...is there any reason to not be) and I like that style grip (and I do) is there any compelling reason NOT to buy that one over the Trooper?
Smith & Wesson M&P Sport II for $430 w/free shipping
http://www.combatarmory.com/smith-an...free-shipping/
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Last edited by David S.; 08-23-2017 at 01:25 PM.
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Based on a quick google search, the most obvious difference is the (free float?) mlok handguard, which could be a plus or minus for you. If the Trooper version comes with BUIS so that would be an added expense for you.
Short answer, No.So the consensus is they are good to go and not to spend any more money on useless over-buying? Awesome, thanks for confirming that for me.
Ok, ok, Windham is out. Our range armorer said that he's been seeing issues on the S&W M&P II lately with poor quality barrels leading to keyholing.
AH, yeah, I remember when Tom posted some of those were on gunbroker not too long ago. Assuming I'm fine with a fixed front sight post (and I am...is there any reason to not be) and I like that style grip (and I do) is there any compelling reason NOT to buy that one over the Trooper?
Buy this, add a light and a RDS and you're set.
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