I think I'm coming down with the AR bug

[loony1]

Not my cup-o-tea but INGOer MarioMarietta raves about them.

Doublestar makes great AR's and AR products. They also own J&T distributing and ACE stocks. Doublestar is also a military contractor for parts and accessories that they produce, for all 4 branches. They also manufacture the m4 stock that you find on many of the popular AR brands (Rock River, Stag, etc.) The reason Mario is such a big fan is because he works for the family, and has seen their quality control first hand. I have a billet lower in my safe just waiting to be built.

 

[peloe16]

1/2 the ar bug. new handgrip on the way.

 

[firehawk1]

Many thanks to khangoc for allowing me to come to his home and educate me about AR's, and burn me a couple of DVD's.

It was nice to meet you, your fiance and your parents.

More questions... opinions on DPMS and Stag AR's?

 

[HawkI]

thanks!

Go for it, just remember it could be habit forming.
Directions
http://www.lifelibertyetc.com/Content/Video/LLE_AR15StrippedLower.wmv
Stripped lower
Surplus Arms & Ammo LOW15 Stripped AR Lower Receiver
Lower parts kit
Stainless Steel Lower Parts Kit for AR Receivers
Stock
AR 6-Stage Collapsible (Commercial-Spec) Stock

And drop on one of these uppers.

R Guns Complete M4 5.56/.223 Upper Half

DPMS AR-15 Sportical Flattop Upper Assembly 5.56x45mm NATO 1 in 9" Twist 16" Light Contour Barrel Chrome Moly Matte with GlacierGuard Handguard, Single Rail Gas Block, Flash Hider, Pre-Ban - MidwayUSA
A rear sight.
M4/M16 Rear Sight

Then you are ready to go-------Ooh you say you don't need help getting addicted oops sorry. LOL

Wow, thanks for the info, that looks pretty dern easy really, thanks for the video, that helped a LOT!

 

[esrice]

opinions on DPMS and Stag AR's?

Stag > DPMS

IMO

 

[shooter521]

Stag > DPMS

IMO

MO2

 

[firehawk1]

Stag/DPMS > Olympic or Doublestar?

 

[vwarren]

me too

I am afraid I have caught a severe case of the AR bug my self I will looking hard at this 1500.

 

[Gator762]

There is nothing wrong with olympic, dpms, rock river and stag. R guns has good deals on AR's. The AR platform is a good range and hunting gun.

 

[firehawk1]

To be honest, I have been looking at Bud's website since I can jump around between manufacturers. IN MY PRICE RANGE, I keep coming back to the Olympic Arms K3B M4. I suppose the Stag SA1 is another one too.

I read all the reviews on Bud's site about Olympic and it seems almost everyone likes/is happy with their Olympic. If I go to AR specific forums EVERYONE trashes the hell out of them. What's up with that?

Other than Ruger, I am NOT a gun snob. I don't need or want to pay for a "top tier" AR. My first one will be my "learner", and I don't really want to buy used.

 

[LPMan59]

what's your price range?

 

[firehawk1]

what's your price range?

I am willing to spend $825. As I stated, I know that will not buy a NEW top tier AR. I prefer to buy new since I don't know that much about them. Definetly not interested in a Frankenstein AR.

 

[shooter521]

I am willing to spend $825. As I stated, I know that will not buy a NEW top tier AR.

Depending on what you consider "top tier," it just might. And it has already been suggested in this thread...
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/1728522-post25.html

 

[firehawk1]

Depending on what you consider "top tier," it just might. And it has already been suggested in this thread...
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/1728522-post25.html

Do you guys have one in stock? From what I've read there is a several MONTH'S wait for a Spikes AR. I'd like to be able to play with one before fall.

 

[loony1]

Why not consider a used rifle? I would venture to say that most used AR's out there for private sell have very low round count. There are alot of guys who "panic bought" 2 years ago and are now selling them for one reason or another. This way you can have a rifle you want the same day you hold it if you buy local. just my .02

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I LOVE my Oly K3b. I don't know how any of their other rifles perform, but mine is awesome! It's not like mine sits in the safe all the time either. It gets shot a bit and I could not be happier with it.

 

[firehawk1]

Well I went and did it.... I bought an AR today.I bought it at Bradis. It's a DPMS A3. I know I've been saying I wanted an A2 but finally decided a flat top does make more sense. NOW I have to round up a front and rear sight. I mounted up a cheap illuminated recticle scope I had setting around and will just use it to break it in with.

Thanks again to everyone at Bradis.

 

[khangoc]

WHOO flat top is win! Glad you took my advice on the flat top. After you left that night, I think I gave you some BS info. I think I remember saying that the M4 profile barrel was simply for weight savings (it's not). I was thinking gov't profile and medium contour. The M4 carbine profile is specifically cut for the M203 (which you asked). Sorry about that.

Rear sights, I love my MATECH as it's the US Army standard issue. Troy and ARMS seems to be the ultimate though.

 

[tb8520]

Very nice rifles. Can't go wrong with one of these. I have an Anvil Arms myself but they are no longer in business so spikes would be my second choice. Many attachments to lay on these babies so don't open that wallet too far.

 

[CaptainMorgan92]

Doublestar makes a good AR.

I have the AR bug too, bug I also have the flying bug, and the driving bug... too bad i dont have the infinite amount of money bug...