Premium Grade ARs - Your preferred brand?

[seedubs1]

Agreed. That's outrageous for a quad rail. There's plenty of proven good rails out there (some arguably better) that cost a fraction of the cost.

I just can't get over DD prices. $335 for a 7" rail? Come on.

 

[M67]

Agreed. That's outrageous for a quad rail. There's plenty of proven good rails out there (some arguably better) that cost a fraction of the cost.

Comes down to the age old saying, you think something is too expensive.....either don't buy it or make a better one, better machined, and better quality at a cheaper price


Noveske NSR rails are simple but cost a good amount. Geiselle rails aren't cheap.

Daniel Defense rails are nice and I really like the attention to detail. Personally I like Seekins/Spikes rails the most, then Fortis, but DD rails are nice

 

[Yup!]

I don't see S&W listed anywhere in this thread, is that intentional?

 

[ModernGunner]

Alexander Arms or Barrett. Prefer larger calibers.

 

[ryan3030]

I don't see S&W listed anywhere in this thread, is that intentional?

The M&P 15 is what most would consider entry level. Especially the sport. They are basic, no frills, budget carbines.

 

[grunt soldier]

Noveske no questions asked for me. I had lwrc, POF, LMT, DD. I love noveske and DD. For a piston gun LWRC is probably the route I would go.

 

[ar15_dude]

Christensen Arms ... no one else has carbon fiber barrels. Well made and light.

 

[Dim Mak]

Noveske, LWRC or LMT... You can't go wrong with any of them!

 

[BCMPatriot]

You can probably guess my opinion, but to me those premium ARs (JP) are for guys that buy it and leave it in the safe. BCM makes stuff that you are supposed to beat all to hell and shoot, not safe queens. My build right here was sub 2k including optics. All BCM too.

 

[rvb]

to me those premium ARs (JP) are for guys that buy it and leave it in the safe.

 

[BCMPatriot]

It is pretty funny.

 

[BCMPatriot]

Finding exactly what you want might take a couple ARs worth of buying an selling. It did for me but I ended up with a finished product I love and will keep. Just keep experimenting and you'll find one you love. The guys on here are exactly right, 1500 can get you a really nice AR. I don't consider DD as a "premium" AR just because they're workhorses like Noveske and BCM.

 

[rvb]

It is pretty funny.

Oh, sorry. I wasn't agreeing...

-rvb

 

[craigkim]

You can probably guess my opinion, but to me those premium ARs (JP) are for guys that buy it and leave it in the safe. BCM makes stuff that you are supposed to beat all to hell and shoot, not safe queens. My build right here was sub 2k including optics. All BCM too.

guys like Kyle lamb.

 

[Jbiggs556]

Noveske is top notch, not far behind are BCM and Daniel Defense I have owned/ own all 3 and they are all extremely close in quality. I haven't seen many post John Noveske rifles from them I hope they are keeping up the quality and service they once had.

 

[Zjhagens]

You won't go wrong with a BCM. Fantastic guns for the money. They don't go for the fancy stuff, just what works, and do one fine job at it making the best quality you can get for the money IMO. Other great rifles in that price range are Daniel Defense, LMT, Knights, Noveskes are probably up there a bit. I'd get a BCM and have a great rifle with plenty left over for optics and accessories. BCM doesn't mess around with crap on their guns, they just make what works.

 

[BCMPatriot]

Oh, sorry. I wasn't agreeing...

-rvb

I know you weren't.

 

[KokomoDave]

Noveske
PWS (my current system on my lower - MK114 w/ Triad FH) http://www.weaponoutfitters.com/upper-receiver/complete-uppers/used-pws-mk114.html
DD
BCM
Rainier Arms

 

[craigkim]

I know you weren't.

I just can't figure out why my Jp safe queen has so much less decoration on it than your bcm does?

 

[fastwally]

Got to go with what I have, LMT for me.