"Cheap" versus High End ARs

[MannyGlocks]

"if I'm trying to vet a platform"

Huh?

Is that 'old English'?

 

[Curt2933]

Put it through it's paces. See if it has any kinks. Work out any bugs.

for instance. When I buy a pistol I take it out and run it. It has to go 500 rounds without a hiccup before I will conceal carry it. To make sure of the above mentioned. And make sure the magazines are good to go. Once in a while You will get a bad mag. No point in having the worlds most reliable pistol if the mags are crap and don't properly feed

 

[Curt2933]

everyone does things differently. That's just what I do. If potentially that "life saving tool" might save you life. Make sure it's capable of saving your live when the time come

 

[MannyGlocks]

The 'way' you do it sounds like a great policy to me!

 

[Sarchet]

For me it depends on the purpose of the build. The only AR I currently have is my "go to war" rifle, so I spent real money on the parts that count. Criterion barrel and Young's Mfg BCG so that I could have high-end hard chromed parts there. Aero upper because that just needs to be in spec and sturdy, 80 lower for similar reasons. Leupold HAMR for now but at some point it will probably be replaced by an ELCAN. If I'm going to rely on a rifle for home defense or SHTF I want the important parts to be as good as I can get. If I were building a range toy or a gopher gun, it wouldn't matter so much. Something breaking on one of those is a bummer but not the end of the world. But then, my range toys are all much older guns.

 

[Member 53328]

Put it through it's paces. See if it has any kinks. Work out any bugs.

for instance. When I buy a pistol I take it out and run it. It has to go 500 rounds without a hiccup before I will conceal carry it. To make sure of the above mentioned. And make sure the magazines are good to go. Once in a while You will get a bad mag. No point in having the worlds most reliable pistol if the mags are crap and don't properly feed

I'll buy a Glock and without even firing a round I would have full faith in chambering it and tucking it in my waistband. Here come all the haters!

 

[Curt2933]

Some people take it to the extreme. They number there mags and keep logs of malfunctions and track them. Finding root cause and sh*t trying to separate weapon malfunctions from mag related malfunctions. Then they pitch the mags. I don't get that crazy but I will keep a mental log. If I get malfunctions I'll focus in on that mag and if it continues. And it's def a mag related problem. Then trash can they go. Or give them to your buddies who like free stuff. And watch them pull there hair out when there gun is jammed hahaha

 

[Curt2933]

I'll buy a Glock and without even firing a round I would have full faith in chambering it and tucking it in my waistband. Here come all the haters!

Intel the sights are off and you miss. Lmao glocks are good guns though.

 

[titsonritz]

Lemons come in all products from vehicles to guns.

Funny thing, I won't buy an Aimpoint optic or equivalent.

Screw that.

There's plenty of optics for far less cost with good enough quality.

So, now I'm using the the 'low end' argument for optics many reserve for their low end AR's.

I guess it all balances out...

Sure if you don't mind giving your money to a the commies, personally I go out of my way to avoid it.

 

[titsonritz]

vortex is a low end optic? My pst gen 2 1x6 is a tank. You should give your vortex a little more credit. She will Serve you well for many years. I share your thoughts. There comes a point where what you get vs what you pay for becomes so ridiculous.

They're a mixed lot, Razors being their top end.

 

[titsonritz]

I have a high end Knights Armament fancy, smancy Ar-15
and also have cheap bushmaster Ar's.
the cheap bushmaster is just as dependable and accurate as the Knights Armament.
If i break the BCG in the Knights Armament, thats gonna be a problem as its a E-3 proprietary bolt group, doesnt interchange with a standard BCG.

This is why I haven't made that leap, I don't want to deal with anything proprietary.

 

[CamoDeafie]

I sure would like to see 80% A1 or A2 fixed carry handle uppers
They're the one type thats usually more money than the A4 FlatTop style that just about everyone offers

 

[Member 53328]

Intel the sights are off and you miss. Lmao glocks are good guns though.

I never miss. And I'm blind.

 

[Curt2933]

I've always wanted to see ray Charles shoot a idpa match. That would be awesome. And scary

 

[Sarchet]

I sure would like to see 80% A1 or A2 fixed carry handle uppers
They're the one type thats usually more money than the A4 FlatTop style that just about everyone offers

I got a large pin carry handle upper for free, at some point it's getting a Nodak Spud 80% lower. But there aren't a lot of large pin options to start with.

 

[MannyGlocks]

tits,

Commies?

What commies?

I'm all cornfused...

 

[Diamondback]

tits,

Commies?

What commies?

I'm all cornfused...

If the discussion was Holosun, they're Chicom.

 

[titsonritz]

tits,

Commies?

What commies?

I'm all cornfused...

Many lower end optics are made in China, you know, those bubblegums that put lead paint on our children's toys, poisons in our dog's food, rip off our tech, those guys. Commies.

 

[MannyGlocks]

DB and Tits,

No, didn't know that.

Thanks for the update.

 

[Geardo]

I didnt read any replies. Skimmed the OP, just gonna say 2nd whatever @titsonritz said and leave it at that.