Help my friend choose an AR please

[Freeborn Man]

My friend is struggling to figure out which AR to buy. He's looking at a DPMS, a Rock River Arms and the gun shop is trying to talk him into a Daniel Defense. I'm not sure of the exact models but they are all flat tops and range from $930-$1300. I don't know much about ARs except that I want to build a 9mm SBR.

I would appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[42769vette]

what will your friend be using the ar for? you would but a diffrent ar competition, home defense etc

 

[Freeborn Man]

Mostly just plinking I would say. No competitions or anything like that. Getting it is actually his wifes idea. She says its for home defense.

Matt

 

[ihateiraq]

if hes got the skrilla, id go with the DD.

 

[Hop]

While they're all great plinkers, DD for sure if it's home defense.

Has he looked at Bravo Company?
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Bravo-Company-Rifle-Carbine-M4-AR15-M16-s/140.htm

 

[dom1104]

Daniel Defense. Thats a smart shop.

 

[christman]

shotgun for home defense instead? Plinker? First one? DPMS.

 

[DialTone301]

Out of what you listed I would go with the DD.

 

[03A3]

DD = excellelant. Ditto for BCM, Colt, Noveske and LMT.
Don't overlook the Smith & Wesson M&P15. They are good carbines.

 

[Marc]

all of them are good in my book.

 

[abnk]

From the given choices, DD.

 

[kevinj110]

Given Choices I would go with the DD also. Or could get teh Rock River get some range time and then upgrade it with a better barrel. But that said I would still buy the DD if I had the coin at the time.

 

[patience0830]

Price vs Quality

If he's just plinking, DPMS may be the one you'll find on sale. I own a R/R with a heavy 24" stainless bbl and its a great rifle. I also have a D/D upper on the way so no personal experience yet with DD but I keep hearing good things about 'em. R/R 2 stage trigger in both rifles and definitely worth what it cost extra.

 

[Freeborn Man]

Thanks for everyone's help and advise. He ended up ordering a RRA LAR-15 Tactical Operator2. They have a special on RRAs website for a free rear site and free shipping for $1000. He's happy so that's all that matters. I'm eyeballing a BCM now though!

Matt

 

[HogDaddy]

Daniel defense all the way. Noveske, wilson, spike's tactical, BCM, are also great AR's.

 

[Hop]

He should like that gun. I'd suggest checking the gas key staking. I've had 2 RRA bolts and only one of them was staked.

 

[Freeborn Man]

Thanks for the tip Hop, I will let him know.

Matt

 

[HK Guy]

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