What AR15 would you buy if you had $1000

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  • jrhzn

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    My first was a Windham. Great rifle, but not everything is milspec on it. My next will probably be a Colt, or possibly a LWRC.

    I believe that Windham used to be Bushmaster and then re-branded to Windham after they sold Bushmaster, Same machines, same people. Story goes he paid his people for a year before he re-opened. How cool.
     
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    johnkorz

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    I have two Colts. They will cost you are bit more if you are buying new however, my AR15 and AR10 are both excellent.
     

    jrhzn

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    I have two Colts. They will cost you are bit more if you are buying new however, my AR15 and AR10 are both excellent.

    With all the Colt endorsements today, I just bought the LE6920HBPW $999 +$25 shipping.
     

    dist1646

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    Colt. Ever wonder why the AR15 HBAR is exempted? Ever wonder why you have to check so many different specs to find out what will fit specific models? Not all Colts are mil spec. Different size trigger pins, different upper retainer pin/opposing screws, blocks inside certain lowers? The list goes on but, the OP made his purchase so the points are mute. OP, enjoy your new rifle!
     

    jrhzn

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    Colt. Ever wonder why the AR15 HBAR is exempted? Ever wonder why you have to check so many different specs to find out what will fit specific models? Not all Colts are mil spec. Different size trigger pins, different upper retainer pin/opposing screws, blocks inside certain lowers? The list goes on but, the OP made his purchase so the points are mute. OP, enjoy your new rifle!

    ugh... oh well....I can always sell it in a year or two for what I paid for it or more, seems like they are not many around for sale. Does colt even make them anymore?
     

    calicojack

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    The same thing I buy now every time I have an extra thousand, Colt (although I snuck in an FN at the top because....why not?):

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    COMBLOC - you need to get with the program and pick up an AR pistol ;)
     

    sergeysakharov47

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    Sirex

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    Hard to argue with this the Windham Weaponry for $619. Used to be bushmaster, they kept all the machinery and simply rebadged.

    https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...with-detachable-carry-handle-and-heavy-barrel

    I got my Windham for a very low price, which is one reason I got it. As Clandestine pointed out, there are differences between the two, and my statement on my two being almost identical was based on appearance and features. My plan is to hand my WW down to my son or daughter, again because of the warranty, and keep my Colt.

    One thing I love about the ARs is the versatility and flexibility. I have 7.62x39, 6.5 Grendel, .22lr uppers for mine. Looking to get a 9mm upper eventually. One "firearm", but many choices. Should we have another run on ammo, like in 2012-2013, it is a good thing to have options. In that period, 7.62x39 was much easier to find. Certainly people have preferences on calibers for defense and all, so being able to save your 5.56, and just shoot some 7.62x39 killing paper is more cost effective should it happen again.
     

    jrhzn

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    One thing I love about the ARs is the versatility and flexibility. I have 7.62x39, 6.5 Grendel, .22lr uppers for mine. Looking to get a 9mm upper eventually. One "firearm", but many choices. Should we have another run on ammo, like in 2012-2013, it is a good thing to have options. In that period, 7.62x39 was much easier to find.

    I’ll drink to that.
     

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