20" AR love?

[Fordtough25]

I've been on the hunt for a 20" AR upper lately and I noticed something, you don't see many anymore! Not that I don't like the carbine, I do. But there's just something nice about that M16A1/A2 or A4 look that catches my eye, anybody else?

 

[loony1]

yes, big fan of the A1 here

 

[Fordtough25]

M16A1 is a classic!

 

[loony1]

AR but it's mine

M16A1 is a classic!

 

[mikerccie]

I *love* my 20" - installed a jewel trigger and it's one of the best-hitting rifles I own.

 

[trophyhunter]

I've been on the hunt for a 20" AR upper lately and I noticed something, you don't see many anymore! Not that I don't like the carbine, I do. But there's just something nice about that M16A1/A2 or A4 look that catches my eye, anybody else?

Catches my eye as well, literally. I am in the market for one myself, I like to shoot irons and it's just easier for me to focus on the front sight on a 20" barrel.

 

[gunman41mag]

The 20 inch barrels will give you a better sight picture & better velocity

 

[Fordtough25]

AR but it's mine

Ha yea I meant AR anyways, not many here have class 3 M16's! I agree on the sight picture, much nicer on the 20"!

 

[indyjohn]

I have a number of links where you can get complete upper assy's with 20" barrels but they're not INGO vendors...

 

[sgreen3]

I just want an Ar, lol

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I love mine!

Collapsible stocked carbines are light and cool and easy to handle, but the 20" with fixed stock is easier for me to shoot accurately.

 

[Fordtough25]

I like all the 20" versions, they just look better in my opinion. I've had a few carbines and while I like them I just enjoy the longer barreled version better. DSA is th echeapest I have found a government profile 20" upper so far, $290 w/o bcg or charging handle. I already have those so that's probably what I am going to go with. I shouldn't have got rid of my DPMS 20", I miss that rifle!

 

[teddy12b]

I like all the 20" versions, they just look better in my opinion. I've had a few carbines and while I like them I just enjoy the longer barreled version better. DSA is th echeapest I have found a government profile 20" upper so far, $290 w/o bcg or charging handle. I already have those so that's probably what I am going to go with. I shouldn't have got rid of my DPMS 20", I miss that rifle!

Just hold it before you buy it!!! I recently held a doublestar 20" AR and there was something completely different/wrong about the rear sight. The peep hole wasn't the right size and it didn't feel right to me.

I like the size and weight of the 16" carbines, but I love the better shooting of the 20" AR's. I have a 20" bushmaster Hbar with the removable carry handle and it's darn accurate with run of the mill ammo. There was one just like mine for sale in the classifides and even though I already have one, I tried to justify buying another. Mine had some bugs to work out early on, but a 20" AR in the hands of someone who knows how to use one is a beautiful thing.

 

[loony1]

It's kinda funny, the AR's I aquire the more I love my "oldie but goodie".

 

[Fordtough25]

Yea I like the bushmaster in the classifieds, way too far away for me though. And I already had a good one but I traded it for an AK package. The only thing that made me feel better about letting it go was that I wanted a flattop model and that one was fixed carry handle. I'm going to finish this A4 and keep it!! If I have to chain it down

 

[LPMan59]

Posted many times already, but here we go again:

I'm telling ya, piecing together was much cheaper. I paid $775 total (excluding BUIS and RDS) for my A4. BCM wanted about $1100 for the base rifle. My upper is a Bushie. It may not be Colt or DD or BCM, but it is CL'd, 1/7, MPI and it is a government profile. Lots of manufacturers make 20 inch rifles, but i either had to sacrifice the twist rate, the chrome-lining or take an HBAR.

 

[dom1104]

My current build is a 20".

Lightweight profile 20" polygonal rifled barrel
SJC Titan Compensator
DD Lite 12.0 Rail
JP Adjustable FSP
WOA detachable carry handle
DD BCG
DD LPK
Noveske Lower
Geissele Hi Speed trigger
A1 stock

 

[red_zr24x4]

Built this one myself--
Delaware Mach. lower
DPMS LPK
Used A1 stock
Complete used upper marked C MP Chrome Bore (I think its a Colt)
Total cost $475
And I love it!

 

[GARANDGUY]

AR but it's mine

Very nice retro! I have one just like it almost that im getting ready to get rid of. I have put 38 rounds through it. I have 2 of the A1s like that and can only justify keeping one to the wife. Sucks because they have new Colt stainless barrels on them.

 

[Fordtough25]

Very nice rifles guys, very nice. And yes I agree on the cost, I will have less in this one than any other so far. A little over $500 if I go with the DSA upper. I'm just glad to see I am not alone with the 20" love!!! That A1 is awesome, makes me want on of those also!!