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phixion · 03-02-2008, 07:51 AM

For all of you AR experts, what do you see as negatives to a CMMG bargain bin rifle?

Can they be upgraded from a range gun (which I assume they are) to a SHTF rifle?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Badshot · 03-02-2008, 10:14 AM

Well, the semi-negative is that it's basically a franken-AR .. the ones I've seen and the one I have are built on DPMS lowers, nothing wrong there and if I were guessing it's a DPMS parts kit as well. The upper I don't have a ton of details on the parts. The BCG is properly staked (for the staking fanatics).

The gist here.. yeah, it's a fantastic entry level AR. Like all AR's it's a modular system that can be changed around to fit your wants. The CMMG rifles are a great starting platform. For my own, I snagged the 18" barrel with the rifle length gas system with the intention of turning it into an intermediate range support rifle. But with the changing supply they have you'll get options as it goes. I would suggest getting the chromed barrel.

Note that there are some very minor cosmetic blemishes, haven't found that to be an issue personally.

Hillbilly Jim · 03-02-2008, 11:12 AM

Am certianly no expert on AR-15's but the bargin CMMG' are a great buy.
Mine has a new heavy barrel upper and different stock. By changing arround I have 4 different configerations. The heavy upper will shoot sub 1 inch groups.
Yea mine come with a scratch.
I see no negatives.
Hillbilly Jim

Krackels · 03-02-2008, 12:04 PM

The negatives are you have no choice on what brand/model, and the barrels are 1x9 instead of 1x7 twist which can stabilize larger bullets.

RBOWWOW · 03-10-2008, 03:50 PM

CMMG no longer lists an M4 16" in the Chrome Lined bbl.
only: $625 Used Chrome Line 11.5/5.5 A2
Guess that make my choice easier to build instead of starting there.

-CH- · 03-10-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBOWWOW

CMMG no longer lists an M4 16" in the Chrome Lined bbl.
only: $625 Used Chrome Line 11.5/5.5 A2
Guess that make my choice easier to build instead of starting there.

disappointing isnt it?

Gator · 03-10-2008, 06:00 PM

I have two. A standard M4 and a HBAR 16". They are not used and are in perfect condition. One has a DPMS lower and the other is a double star. I have been very happy with both of them.

**Cannibul** · 03-10-2008, 06:57 PM

The biggest negative is you will want to buy more than one.

Badshot · 03-11-2008, 06:44 AM

Well if you're not in a massive rush, they cycle through those things pretty fast and the options change weekly it seems. I've been mulling over picking up another 2 or 3 as a Democratic investment

RBOWWOW · 03-11-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badshot

Well if you're not in a massive rush, they cycle through those things pretty fast and the options change weekly it seems. I've been mulling over picking up another 2 or 3 as a Democratic investment

Whew,
I thought maybe that was it...
I am still pretty set on buyin a couple lowers for builds but I wanted to start with an entry level set up to know what the heck I really want. The CMMG was, by far, the best option to do that. I'll wait but I may as well order lowers in the meantime.

03-02-2008, 07:51 AM	#1
phixion XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 98	Negatives of CMMG bargain bin rifles?! For all of you AR experts, what do you see as negatives to a CMMG bargain bin rifle? Can they be upgraded from a range gun (which I assume they are) to a SHTF rifle? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance

03-02-2008, 10:14 AM	#2
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	Well, the semi-negative is that it's basically a franken-AR .. the ones I've seen and the one I have are built on DPMS lowers, nothing wrong there and if I were guessing it's a DPMS parts kit as well. The upper I don't have a ton of details on the parts. The BCG is properly staked (for the staking fanatics). The gist here.. yeah, it's a fantastic entry level AR. Like all AR's it's a modular system that can be changed around to fit your wants. The CMMG rifles are a great starting platform. For my own, I snagged the 18" barrel with the rifle length gas system with the intention of turning it into an intermediate range support rifle. But with the changing supply they have you'll get options as it goes. I would suggest getting the chromed barrel. Note that there are some very minor cosmetic blemishes, haven't found that to be an issue personally. __________________ --------------------- 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!

03-02-2008, 12:04 PM	#4
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,001 Blog Entries: 5	The negatives are you have no choice on what brand/model, and the barrels are 1x9 instead of 1x7 twist which can stabilize larger bullets. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

03-10-2008, 06:00 PM	#7
Gator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: colorado Posts: 383	I have two. A standard M4 and a HBAR 16". They are not used and are in perfect condition. One has a DPMS lower and the other is a double star. I have been very happy with both of them. __________________ NRA MEMBER G.O.A. MEMBER

03-11-2008, 06:44 AM	#9
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	Well if you're not in a massive rush, they cycle through those things pretty fast and the options change weekly it seems. I've been mulling over picking up another 2 or 3 as a Democratic investment __________________ --------------------- 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!

03-02-2008, 11:12 AM	#3
Hillbilly Jim XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: mid-Mo Posts: 90	Am certianly no expert on AR-15's but the bargin CMMG' are a great buy. Mine has a new heavy barrel upper and different stock. By changing arround I have 4 different configerations. The heavy upper will shoot sub 1 inch groups. Yea mine come with a scratch. I see no negatives. Hillbilly Jim

03-10-2008, 03:50 PM	#5
RBOWWOW XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 447	CMMG no longer lists an M4 16" in the Chrome Lined bbl. only: $625 Used Chrome Line 11.5/5.5 A2 Guess that make my choice easier to build instead of starting there.

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