Opinions wanted re: Colt M4

[4WHLDRFTN]

Not yet. I need to save some of this research for winter.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Who's Joe Biden?

 

[Robin]

 

[SmallGameAddict]

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WHERE did you dig that one up?

You mean Remington's 7400 could have potentially had some competition?

 

[SmallGameAddict]

What can I say I was caught not paying close attention in between heating up 2 hot dogs for lunch and the wife going on about new garage doors and how ppl were falling off airliners leaving Afghanistan.

 

[Robin]

4WHLDRFTN mentioned it and I just googled it. I had never heard of it
Robin

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Anyways I like the M4 features. A telescoping buttstock is essential so that I can adjust the length of pull easily between me and the wife, depending on who's shooting it.

Flat top with pic rail is fine cuz I have a Leupold VX-2 1-4×20 hanging around and will be all the scope I'll ever need for the purposes intended.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

The vid Pod posted shows suppressors which I think would be very useful too with the shorty just over 16" barrel length, considering muzzle blast.

 

[dwa12479]

Wilson Combat, Noveske, Daniel Defense, Aero Precision, Centurion, are just a few that can be had for your budget and are high quality.

 

[Podmonkey]

Wilson Combat, Noveske, Daniel Defense, Aero Precision, Centurion, are just a few that can be had for your budget and are high quality.

Wilson Combat and Noveske .are some very nice stuff but I don't think they are worth the premium price........... for a practical carbine. WC has a lot of different caliber options, some of which are somewhat obscure, and their offerings could make for a great high end hunting option.
For a high dollar AR I really favor LMT for their unique monolithic upper, thoroughly ambidextrous controls and their novel quick change barrel setup on the MARS models in addition to a host of mechanical improvements/enhancements to some of tge internal parts. I think LMT is one of the very few ultra high end manufacturers that earn their top shelf pricing. Even Knight's Armament doesn't really do anything different other than a few sundry product improvements.
@SmallGameAddict FNH itself is also a source for high quality, dependable ARs.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Wilson Combat and Noveske .are some very nice stuff but I don't think they are worth the premium price........... for a practical carbine. WC has a lot of different caliber options, some of which are somewhat obscure, and their offerings could make for a great high end hunting option.
For a high dollar AR I really favor LMT for their unique monolithic upper, thoroughly ambidextrous controls and their novel quick change barrel setup on the MARS models in addition to a host of mechanical improvements/enhancements to some of tge internal parts. I think LMT is one of the very few ultra high end manufacturers that earn their top shelf pricing. Even Knight's Armament doesn't really do anything different other than a few sundry product improvements.
@SmallGameAddict FNH itself is also a source for high quality, dependable ARs.

Well truthfully Pod, I keep thinking about that Centurion Arms CM4 Lightweight

 

[Podmonkey]

Well truthfully Pod, I keep thinking about that Centurion Arms CM4 Lightweight

As well you should, I really see no reason to spend anymore than the considerable cost the CM4 represents. Again however tge big caveat is availability. Centurion Arms is a small company and their production is as high as some of tge others. Given an equal price I think Daniel Defense and Centurion Arms are at total parity with each other in their segment (high end standard spec duty carbines) FNH is also solid but they run the Midwest Industries handguards which while perfectly good are a bit heavier than the DD or CA products.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

As well you should, I really see no reason to spend anymore than the considerable cost the CM4 represents. Again however tge big caveat is availability. Centurion Arms is a small company and their production is as high as some of tge others. Given an equal price I think Daniel Defense and Centurion Arms are at total parity with each other in their segment (high end standard spec duty carbines) FNH is also solid but they run the Midwest Industries handguards which while perfectly good are a bit heavier than the DD or CA products.

Yeah, I'm hoping the availability situation improves by Spring or Summer. Wife is 100% on board and loves it.

 

[Podmonkey]

Yeah, I'm hoping the availability situation improves by Spring or Summer. Wife is 100% on board and loves it.

Y'know I'm living vicariously through you and this thread, right?

 

[Podmonkey]

Also, when considering your budget, remember to set some money aside for 10 additional magazines, a quality red dot and a quality weapon light, that all adds up very quickly, in fact all these on top of that CM4 will have you right up against or even beyond your stated maximum budget.
Also you'll want a good quick adjust 2 point sling.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Y'know I'm living vicariously through you and this thread, right?

You crack me up.

You've given me some great advice. You're very knowledgeable in this segment, and I've been out of the AR loop for some time, so I'm catching up.

As an Army veteran I of course had to qualify with the (Colt manufactured) M16A1, and fieldstrip, clean and maintain the damn thing, plus I had a weapons card for one at my PDS, and could shoot all the ammo I wanted (as an MP) at the range on post as long as I wore fatigues.

I remember some things. I appreciate your input so I don't have any regrets.

Everything I buy now- no regrets.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Also, when considering your budget, remember to set some money aside for 10 additional magazines, a quality red dot and a quality weapon light, that all adds up very quickly, in fact all these on top of that CM4 will have you right up against or even beyond your stated maximum budget.
Also you'll want a good quick adjust 2 point sling.

I told her $1495 for the RIFLE. I can then nickel dime her to death at will with accessories.

 

[Podmonkey]

I told her $1495 for the RIFLE. I can then nickel dime her to death at will with accessories.

Sounds like you better be careful with your wife, you come home with your shiny new AR one day and she might ask you where yours is.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Sounds like you better be careful with your wife, you come home with your shiny new AR one day and she might ask you where yours is.

Since purchasing herself a stainless Ruger Mini Thirty a couple years ago (on my recommendation to her as a woods deer rifle/home defense combo), she feels empowered and is def born again hard.

 

[Podmonkey]

 

[96coal449]

@SmallGameAddict congrats on your Kentucky venture.
It's been a long time coming.

 

[Podmonkey]

Allow me to spend 5.5k of @SmallGameAddict's money:

Petra – Falkor Defense

falkordefense.com

It's a .300 Win Mag AR.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Allow me to spend 5.5k of @SmallGameAddict's money:

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Petra – Falkor Defense

falkordefense.com

It's a .300 Win Mag AR.

Long distance is the next best thing to being there.

 

[Saltwater60]

Allow me to spend 5.5k of @SmallGameAddict's money:

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Petra – Falkor Defense

falkordefense.com

It's a .300 Win Mag AR.

It’s great spending other people’s money isn’t it?

 

[SmallGameAddict]

Tell you the truth boys, I'd love to have that rifle, less the Vortex scope.

Other financial priorities now other than $5.5k on a rifle. Maybe some day. Might mention it just to see her expression.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Tell you the truth boys, I'd love to have that rifle, less the Vortex scope.

Other financial priorities now other than $5.5k on a rifle. Maybe some day. Might mention it just to see her expression.

There are many many choices now a days when comes to AR's. The CR6920 should be an $800 rifle, max. It's quality so far as I can tell, but this isn't the 90's anymore and Colt's TDP is pretty much industry standard with many companies going beyond it.

 

[Saltwater60]

Tell you the truth boys, I'd love to have that rifle, less the Vortex scope.

Other financial priorities now other than $5.5k on a rifle. Maybe some day. Might mention it just to see her expression.

I fell like $5,500 is just totally unneeded and out of the ballpark. I fell like once you get past a certain point you just don’t get much gain. What’s the difference between a $3,000 rifle and a $5,500 rifle? Can’t be that significant. Maybe I’m wrong.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

I fell like $5,500 is just totally unneeded and out of the ballpark. I fell like once you get past a certain point you just don’t get much gain. What’s the difference between a $3,000 rifle and a $5,500 rifle? Can’t be that significant. Maybe I’m wrong.

Just remembered to show my wife the pic...and cost.

Pretty sure her look said not at this time. Or next time.

 

[Podmonkey]

Just remembered to show my wife the pic...and cost.

Pretty sure her look said not at this time. Or next time.

Yeah, no the price tag on that is beserko-nuts.
It's a toy for the rich bitch crowd.

 

[Dunedain Ranger]

have you checked out the AR14's ?

Would that be duct taping 2 Henry AR 7s together? I actually have 2 Henry AR 7s, i hope once i tape them together our Commander in Chief Biden wont ban it.