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BOSS302 · 04-06-2008, 02:19 PM

I finally have an opportunity to get an AR. I had planned on beginning a build, but i have a chance to get my hands on either a DPMS Panther Lite, RRA Tactical Entry, or a Bushmaster M4A3 Patrolman's Carbine. Now, before i get flamed for further beating this topic to death, I am just curious as to some of your experiences good/bad with the rifles. I am only interested in sub $900 price range. Weight is a also a consideration. I would prefer <7lbs unloaded.

Your knowledge and insight would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: I goofed up the poll, fixed the thread to better resemble the poll options.

EricCartmann · 04-06-2008, 02:35 PM

Here is my list and preference so don't flame me either

1) Noveske
2) Colt
3) LMT
4) All others, it really does not matter.

cove702 · 04-06-2008, 02:45 PM

I bought a RRA ET a couple of months ago. It's my first AR in over 10 years and I have no complaints about it at all. It shoots better than I can, looks very well made, I am very happy with it.

sar2828 · 04-06-2008, 02:53 PM

Personelly like my bushmaster had one problem with it and bushmaster's excellent cust service took care of it right away. Since then i have 3000 rds through it and no problems. The stock bush mag is something im not a fan of though. Overall i love my bushmaster

T.J. · 04-06-2008, 02:56 PM

I have a dpms and a stag both have been reliabe but I'm not planning on envading any third world countries buddy of mine also has RRA and it has been reliable for him I think for good range rifle any of these will suite you fine

I went to the big big gun show here in Oklahoma yesterday and if what people were charging is an indication of where prices are heading get one while they are still relativly cheap

Best part of the day man handeling a G18 and a few other full autos

Lazarus · 04-06-2008, 03:02 PM

I dont know what stores you've been shopping but my Stag was $50 cheaper than a Bushmaster of similiar build. Check them out. As the non-Elite ARs go I think you'd be hard-pressed to find one better than Stag.

**mvician** · 04-06-2008, 03:37 PM

If you are only interested in those 3, why the "other" in the poll?

Of those 3, I voted for the Bushmaster.

RojasTKD · 04-06-2008, 03:37 PM

You say:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOSS302

I am only interested in one of these three, so please do not tell me to get a Colt, Stag, or S&W because the last time I checked (Friday) they were very much out of my price range (sub $900).

yet your poll has this as an option:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOSS302

Other...please explain below.

By the way you could buy a LMT lower and upper seperate add a BCG and be at around that $900 mark.

BOSS302 · 04-06-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvician

If you are only interested in those 3, why the "other" in the poll?

Of those 3, I voted for the Bushmaster.

I goofed when i made to poll, wasn't paying attention.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RojasTKD

You say:

yet your poll has this as an option:

By the way you could buy a LMT lower and upper seperate add a BCG and be at around that $900 mark.

see above....

**nikon777** · 04-06-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricCartmann

Here is my list and preference so don't flame me either

1) Noveske
2) Colt
3) LMT
4) All others, it really does not matter.

+1

View Poll Results: Which would you pick?
Bushmaster M4A3 Patroleman's Carbine	18	20.93%
Rock River Arms Tactical Entry	32	37.21%
DPMS Panther Lite	17	19.77%
Other...please explain below.	19	22.09%
Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll

04-06-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
BOSS302 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 65	Need a few honest opinion's please. I finally have an opportunity to get an AR. I had planned on beginning a build, but i have a chance to get my hands on either a DPMS Panther Lite, RRA Tactical Entry, or a Bushmaster M4A3 Patrolman's Carbine. Now, before i get flamed for further beating this topic to death, I am just curious as to some of your experiences good/bad with the rifles. I am only interested in sub $900 price range. Weight is a also a consideration. I would prefer <7lbs unloaded. Your knowledge and insight would be greatly appreciated. Edit: I goofed up the poll, fixed the thread to better resemble the poll options. __________________ XD .45 ACP Service Glock 19 9mm R870P 12ga RRA Custom Build And too many others to list, I've been told I have a problem. Last edited by BOSS302 : 04-06-2008 at 03:50 PM.

04-06-2008, 02:45 PM	#3
cove702 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 139	I bought a RRA ET a couple of months ago. It's my first AR in over 10 years and I have no complaints about it at all. It shoots better than I can, looks very well made, I am very happy with it. __________________ U.S.M.C. 78-82 ---------- The following quote has been attributed to Sigmund Freud. However, I don't find this in any of his books. Can you? "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity"

04-06-2008, 02:53 PM	#4
sar2828 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 143	Personelly like my bushmaster had one problem with it and bushmaster's excellent cust service took care of it right away. Since then i have 3000 rds through it and no problems. The stock bush mag is something im not a fan of though. Overall i love my bushmaster __________________ Bushmaster AR-15 5.56 Romanian PSL 7.62x54R Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Taurus Graucho .45 LC SIG 229 40 S&W Llama Max-1 .45 ACP laserAim .45 ACP Ruger Standard .22 Rimfire Ruger MK III 22/45 .22 Rimfire S&W DA 22 revolver Savage Break Open 30-30 Browning A-Bolt 30-06 Savage Stevens Pump 12 GA New England Break Open 20 GA Stoeger Semi-Auto 12 GA

04-06-2008, 03:02 PM	#6
Lazarus XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,890	I dont know what stores you've been shopping but my Stag was $50 cheaper than a Bushmaster of similiar build. Check them out. As the non-Elite ARs go I think you'd be hard-pressed to find one better than Stag. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

04-06-2008, 02:35 PM	#2
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,070	Here is my list and preference so don't flame me either 1) Noveske 2) Colt 3) LMT 4) All others, it really does not matter.

04-06-2008, 03:37 PM	#7
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,161 Blog Entries: 1	If you are only interested in those 3, why the "other" in the poll? Of those 3, I voted for the Bushmaster. __________________ Kiss my GLOCK

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