Interesting ranking of AR15 makers

rockstarr · Jan 14, 2021

Y’all love those lwrc rifles eh?

And another vote here to live up rock river arms. They make quality stuff. I would certainly trust my life to mine.

JCB003 · Jan 14, 2021

This chart made its way to Mark Larue...he mentioned on his Instagram page someone emailed it to him and that it came from a Maryland shooting forum.

bean93x · Jan 14, 2021

SOLGW is definitely in the high tier. Aero needs to be down in the shit tier.

Also, **** the socialist rifle association.

fidelity · Jan 15, 2021

Surprised that SOLGW is lower than BCM, DD, and LWRC. BCM and DD are really "operator" tier these days? I like them, but didn't realize they were now at the highest echelon. Always viewed them as solid - quality components and builds - and priced within reason for the quality (pre panic). Sig seems low at mid tier and RRA should be bumped up.

gungate · Jan 15, 2021

What about an "extra" low category for 80%s? RRA is most definitely higher.

Michigander08 · Jan 15, 2021

I'm going to hear complaints soon from DIY crowd.

TI-tick · Jan 15, 2021

Michigander08 said:
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I'm going to hear complaints soon from DIY crowd.

WTF? PWS not ratable?

135sohc · Jan 15, 2021

The brownells proto rifle I got last year has been solid, other than the bolt being 9310 vs 158 for the 'mil spec' masturbators.. certainly better out of the box than the CMMG which has a out of spec head space and did not have the spacer plug in the buffer tube for the bolt travel limit and the firing pin lasted all of 500 rounds before becoming mushroomed.

SkiPatrolDude · Jan 15, 2021

135sohc said:
The brownells proto rifle I got last year has been solid, other than the bolt being 9310 vs 158 for the 'mil spec' masturbators.. certainly better out of the box than the CMMG which has a out of spec head space and did not have the spacer plug in the buffer tube for the bolt travel limit and the firing pin lasted all of 500 rounds before becoming mushroomed.

I have never had to use a spacer plug in a buffer tube. Is this something you have in all of your rifles?

135sohc · Jan 16, 2021

SkiPatrolDude said:
I have never had to use a spacer plug in a buffer tube. Is this something you have in all of your rifles?

I should specify, pistol caliber (9mm). I dumped many thousands of rounds through it w/o ever breaking the catch off but after seeing discussion and the premise behind it I added one.

WHODASHIZIT · Jan 17, 2021

I’m ok with being in the poverty line. Spending a fortune doesn’t make up for lack if maintenance and skill

Riley26 · Jan 17, 2021

My first one was a DD upper on Aero stripped lowers that I put together with a lower parts kit from LWRC. It works just fine with a Leupold 2-7 Freedom scope. Other one was an AP lower with LWRC, Midwest industries, Ballistic Advantage parts/barrels and Atibal scope.

Michigander08 · Jan 18, 2021

S&W M&P AR15 torture test. Incredible!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe4GvVYNQbc

gremlin42 · Jan 18, 2021

Michigander08 said:
S&W M&P AR15 torture test. Incredible!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe4GvVYNQbc

lol, ‘on fire’ != hasFailed

Doesn’t swapping out the lower and carrier somewhat invalidate the M&P test? Wonder how many rounds it would take to get a failure with semi auto, you’d probably have to cook off every bit of oil and it would take all day.

steves1911 · Jan 18, 2021

Kinda funny I have 3 psa chf uppers from years ago that are were made for them by FN and they have been great. Have a bear creek 308 side charger on a budget build that has no problem consistently shooting 3/4moa out to 300yds and probably further once I get a chance to stretch it out. I will admit its pickier about ammo that it shoots well than a higher end rig but it always goes bang and it took 2 deer in rapid succession this year.

provvv · Jan 18, 2021

Guilty of poverty - windham HBC (hbar)

Duckncover · Jan 19, 2021

I dont think with LWRC you're paying a premium for the rollmark. lots of innovation/upgrades on their rifles

jrumann59 · Jan 22, 2021

CMMG should be lower. No way do I put CMMG on the same level as Aero. Funny Spikes is where its at and Seekins is where its at. Last I checked Spikes receivers are made by Seekins.

rockstarr · Jan 22, 2021

Duckncover said:
I dont think with LWRC you're paying a premium for the rollmark. lots of innovation/upgrades on their rifles

I would agree. Especially on their di guns. What you get vs what you pay compared to other “top tier” manufacturers is impressive.

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