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longtalltechsan · 09-21-2007, 09:05 AM

I don't want to start a pissing war here. I am getting an upper within the next week and most likely am ordering a RRA CAR-A4 or Stag 2H. I want the 1:9 barrel, so that kicks out most of the "upper-end" kool-aid brands. I even spoke with Pete at AR15sales.com about the LMT upper and he said he sends more of those back for repairs than he does RRA. Anywho, what is everyone's opinions here that has a Stag or RRA?

Again, Colt, LMT are probably out. I would prefer the 1:9 barrel and my budget won't allow me to get a Colt.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

ichy_trigger · 09-21-2007, 09:06 AM

Its probably a toss up but I REALLY like my RRA and will be buying another upper from them soon.

longtalltechsan · 09-21-2007, 09:20 AM

Good past experience is good to hear. Thanks for the info ichy. Any problems with dremeled feed ramps or improperly staked carrier keys? I think I have been reading too much from some of the people on ar15.com.

Badshot · 09-21-2007, 09:21 AM

About on parity with each other all things being equal. I've got both, don't notice any specific differences out of the box, they both work well and meet the needs I have. I don't guess that's much help.. what else did Pete tell ya?

longtalltechsan · 09-21-2007, 09:29 AM

No that does help. Thanks.

I had also asked him about the "FSB" problem that Stag had at the end of last year, early part of this year. He said that was a problem with the barrels or receivers that some people were getting but that it was no longer a problem.

Anyone else have any negative or positives to either?

BeardXXXd · 09-21-2007, 11:16 AM

take a look at how many lower manufacteurs are selling stag lowers under their own name..

i think that says something.

both are fine though

CharlieHo · 09-21-2007, 11:57 AM

I have a RRA upper, thoroughly pleased. Gas key is properly staked, staked castle nut, true M4 ramps....

All of which the kool-aid drinkers refuse to acknowledge

**XDAndMe** · 09-21-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieHo

Gas key is properly staked, staked castle nut, true M4 ramps....

Is that standard for RRA uppers? I'm interested for a future build if I get the cash.

CharlieHo · 09-21-2007, 12:03 PM

I'm not sure if it's standard on all their uppers or not.

This was on my first EBR and I didn't know anything about such things till after the fact. I kinda felt let down that I had a sub-standard weapon until I started investigating the one I had, and found that it did in fact have all the "coolness" that the stupid chart (I think everyone knows which chart I'm talking about) says it didn't have

KarolinaKid · 09-21-2007, 12:04 PM

There's a lot of good information on m4carbine.net. There's the chart that lists all the major manufacturers and who has what and there's a thread with pics about M4 feed ramps, proper "staking", etc. that illustrates all this with real pictures of real guns. Everyone is drinking something. If it's not kool aid it's hawaiian punch, so take what we all say with a grain of salt and add that with all the research you can do and you'll be happy with what you choose.

09-21-2007, 09:06 AM	#2
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,478	Its probably a toss up but I REALLY like my RRA and will be buying another upper from them soon. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

09-21-2007, 09:21 AM	#4
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	About on parity with each other all things being equal. I've got both, don't notice any specific differences out of the box, they both work well and meet the needs I have. I don't guess that's much help.. what else did Pete tell ya? __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

09-21-2007, 11:16 AM	#6
BeardXXXd XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Westmorland Posts: 724	take a look at how many lower manufacteurs are selling stag lowers under their own name.. i think that says something. both are fine though __________________ My Website Ballistic Chart a sense of epic grandeur!

09-21-2007, 11:57 AM	#7
CharlieHo XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 514	I have a RRA upper, thoroughly pleased. Gas key is properly staked, staked castle nut, true M4 ramps.... All of which the kool-aid drinkers refuse to acknowledge __________________ "The philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90 MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20." - Sam Cohen, inventor of the Neutron Bomb

09-21-2007, 12:03 PM	#9
CharlieHo XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 514	I'm not sure if it's standard on all their uppers or not. This was on my first EBR and I didn't know anything about such things till after the fact. I kinda felt let down that I had a sub-standard weapon until I started investigating the one I had, and found that it did in fact have all the "coolness" that the stupid chart (I think everyone knows which chart I'm talking about) says it didn't have __________________ "The philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90 MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20." - Sam Cohen, inventor of the Neutron Bomb

09-21-2007, 12:04 PM	#10
KarolinaKid XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN (In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina...) Posts: 1,067	There's a lot of good information on m4carbine.net. There's the chart that lists all the major manufacturers and who has what and there's a thread with pics about M4 feed ramps, proper "staking", etc. that illustrates all this with real pictures of real guns. Everyone is drinking something. If it's not kool aid it's hawaiian punch, so take what we all say with a grain of salt and add that with all the research you can do and you'll be happy with what you choose. __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - Sir George Bernard Shaw

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