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the grey cat said:
quick question: is the ar-15 rifle overrated?
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It's pretty rated, there's not really anything better than it that's come out in the past 70 years. Not much is lighter, cheaper, simpler, easier to assemble/disassemble, and generally intuitive.
Plus you don't look like a towel head or small hat fella when you're rocking something else.

Cool points go to the SCAR, ACR, and anything that looks like them tho
 
SHIGGSHOGG said:
It's pretty rated, there's not really anything better than it that's come out in the past 70 years. Not much is lighter, cheaper, simpler, easier to assemble/disassemble, and generally intuitive.
Plus you don't look like a towel head or small hat fella when you're rocking something else.

Cool points go to the SCAR, ACR, and anything that looks like them tho
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I'd put the Beretta ARX100 in that camp as well.
 
the grey cat said:
quick question: is the ar-15 rifle overrated?
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Personal view: it's a decent rifle, but it is a bit overrated. I personally believe there are better platforms and cartridges out there, but it's still a decent option that will take care of you if you buy quality and take care of it. I like AR-10 style rifles over AR-15s.
 
the grey cat said:
quick question: is the ar-15 rifle overrated?
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likeacrackado said:
No
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The Dude said:
Personal view: it's a decent rifle, but it is a bit overrated. I personally believe there are better platforms and cartridges out there, but it's still a decent option that will take care of you if you buy quality and take care of it. I like AR-10 style rifles over AR-15s.
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Springfield Armory announced a new M16A2 clone today with a chrome lined barrel.

They better make a complete A4 clone next lol since its only Colt and FN that make off the shelf A4 clones for now.

Thought that price tag is a bit too high given the PSA M16A4s come with an FN barrel.




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the grey cat said:
quick question: is the ar-15 rifle overrated?
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It's an easily accessible medium that provides just enough firepower for any given task you build it for.
It's the first gun you can just slap together from random parts and it will most likely function with no problems.
People have copied the layout and made it out of sheet metal and plumbing pipe.

It's everywhere but it's less admired than it is simply accepted, so I'd say underrated.
 
MrJokerRager said:
Springfield Armory announced a new M16A2 clone today with a chrome lined barrel.

They better make a complete A4 clone next lol since its only Colt and FN that make off the shelf A4 clones for now.

Thought that price tag is a bit too high given the PSA M16A4s come with an FN barrel.

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Had a bad experience with Springfield Armory. Had an M1A Stainless Loaded years back that couldn't get through a single 20rnd mag without some kind of failure. Sent it in under Springfields Lifetime Warranty and kept hearing "we got it running great!" When I got it back it still wouldn't run. Had over a dozen Check Mate USGI mags, and none of them worked in it. Ended up selling it and getting an LRB M-14S many years later. Absolutely love it and have never had an issue with it. So I avoid Springfield now.
 
the grey cat said:
quick question: is the ar-15 rifle overrated?
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Absolutely not. Its nearly the pinnacle of small arms development. And the rifles that do things better than it(say a folding/collapsible stock) are AR derived like the Sig MCX.
BallsMcLongDong said:
I have acquiesced and realized that my want of an AKS74U is probably not going to happen. So I come with hat in hand to ask the good folks here.
I want one, I love the idea of a mini-AK.
Do I buy full size and then see if I can't source parts to convert it to a smaller size?
Or if not, does anyone make a decent Draco in 7.62 that isn't hood rat special shit? Or is it only Century?
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If you want an AK74SU theres absolutely no reason you shouldnt be buying the one PSA just released. Or if youre a super purist wait until they release the 5.45 version.

And if you just want a short AK in general, like at their pistols. I picked up a GF3 and while i havent fired it yet the fit and finish on it is good. Also have one of their 103s and an AKV and havent been disappointed by those.
 
MrJokerRager said:
Springfield Armory announced a new M16A2 clone today with a chrome lined barrel.

They better make a complete A4 clone next lol since its only Colt and FN that make off the shelf A4 clones for now.

Thought that price tag is a bit too high given the PSA M16A4s come with an FN barrel.
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I bet they use the government profile barrel on it, like PSA did. I highly dislike that barrel profile. Assuming they're manufacturing these according to the TDP I get why they do it but I'm not a fan.

Especially since you can get a nearly identical rifle from PSA for a lot less money. Doubt the Springfield will perform any better.
 
Dean Pentel said:
I bet they use the government profile barrel on it, like PSA did. I highly dislike that barrel profile. Assuming they're manufacturing these according to the TDP I get why they do it but I'm not a fan.

Especially since you can get a nearly identical rifle from PSA for a lot less money. Doubt the Springfield will perform any better.
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honestly they missed a trick with making some late cold war rifle clones. Daewoo K2, Howa 89, heck go baller and partner with a GFR tool maker and make some QBZ clones or FAMAS (MAS .223) clones et c. people would buy the shit out of that for novelty and accessibility of a not-another-AR.
 
Dean Pentel said:
I bet they use the government profile barrel on it, like PSA did. I highly dislike that barrel profile.
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Por qué?
Dean Pentel said:
Assuming they're manufacturing these according to the TDP I get why they do it but I'm not a fan.
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I'd be surprised if they actually used the originals, and not just whichever one of theirs was within reach; then dressed up with A2 furniture.
Dean Pentel said:
.... you can get a nearly identical rifle from PSA for a lot less money. Doubt the Springfield will perform any better.
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Besides, it's Springfield. Fuck those guys.
 
the grey cat said:
wait, I thought ar-15 is popular just like ak-47.
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The majority of AR-15 owners buy an assembled rifle off the shelf rather than taking advantage of being able to make your own. Generic AR-15 is underrated, a specific product like the "Honey Badger" is overrated.
 
MerelyAPlateOfSpaghetti said:
"nothing obviously wrong with it but it still won't work" to me screams bad part tolerances, where you may have parts on the upper end of acceptable tolerance that sometimes causes them to interfere, or a similar kind of mismatch. I'm sure parts have been swapped in an effort to fix it but it could just be a cursed receiver or something lol
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That's basically what I feel. It's a Kel Tek problem in general. Some guns might come out great, others might be a mix of tight and loose fitting parts.
Club Sandwich said:
honestly they missed a trick with making some late cold war rifle clones. Daewoo K2, Howa 89, heck go baller and partner with a GFR tool maker and make some QBZ clones or FAMAS (MAS .223) clones et c. people would buy the shit out of that for novelty and accessibility of a not-another-AR.
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I would buy the shitbout of a FAMAS clone like you wouldn't believe.
 
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