$1300 bucks for a Colt. Woof.
If that's to pricey for you, then buy this instead.
https://fnamerica.com/products/fn-15-series/fn-15-md-heavy-barrel-carbine/
Chf chrome lined? Nice
"FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Carbine
This AR style firearm has a 16″ barrel that is made of hammer forged steel and has a chrome lined barrel. As the name of the model suggests, the barrel is a heavy barrel profile. It is a direct impingement gun with a carbine length gas system."
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/01/02/fn-america-expands-fn-15-line-md-compliant-rifles/
That is why I said nice!! . I did not go to their site to see twist rate. i assume 1:8?
Boy ... you talk about a circus. Gentlemen, run what you feel comfortable with ... thats what makes American ... America. Not Socialism. Period. As for what gun to run ... run a gun that is going to run reliable and I mean you run a course that runs 3500 rounds in a weekend. Yes a little over 1000 rounds a day. You will be surprised at what will not hold up. Until you run the gun you have in hand as mentioned ... Shut The Hell Up
The weapon that has Fought and Won every conflict since the 50's has been a Colt and that alone is why I spent more for a Colt. I never once lay awake at night wondering if it will pew pew. Buy what you want, love what you love but never question the value of a Colt.
Have we won wars since the 50s?
PSA used to sell complete uppers with these FN CHF CL barrels (1:7) for $300-350 a few years back (I got a couple - last one was circa 2015 for a preban receiver). I know PSA has developed their own barrel making operation since that time, but don't know if they still also source from FN.Chf chrome lined? Nice
America has not declared war since June 5, 1942 and that is why I stated conflict.
So, have we won any "conflicts"?
We did beat the snot out of Grenada