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XM15-E2S M4~Bushmaster AR-15 5.56 NATO overview

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Bushmaster XM15-E2S M4, AR-15 5.56 NATO

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  2. The accuracy and trigger on my Windham, Maine Bushmaster HBAR were outstanding out of the box. The finish was better than my Colt. Bushmasters were very nice AR's from Maine The only thing I changed was to a Colt M-16 BCG from the Enhanced AR BCG.

  3. You are mistaken about the flash suppressor – it MUST be fixed UNLESS the barrel is at least 16" long. (federal law)

    . The fixed-handle A1 configuration is ultimately the best configuration not only for beginners, but for a real SHTF situation for practically everyone. Sight it in and you're done. The iron sights will never need adjustment (unless you want to start playing Quigley Down Under with a carbine) and they will likely never be accidentally knocked out of position. The close range/long range rear apertures and the front post are VERY well protected by design. The not-too-easy to adjust front and rear mechanisms deter unnecessary tinkering once properly sighted in. Standard-issue military weapons have for many decades had sights designed these ways for good reason.

    On a fixed-handle gun with no add-ons, there's nothing to get loose, lost, or to DISTRACT you in a real SHTF situation — just a rock-solid, reliable, ergonomic, intuitive and compact little weapon that can be knocked about with abandon when not in use. There's no need to pamper this piece of equipment. A true combat arm (less select-fire of course). And you could actually USE the 'carry handle' as a carry handle without fear of it coming loose and/or falling off! (Yes, there ARE times when the carry handle can and should be used as a carry handle.)

    Also, certain fixed-handle carbines such as the Bushmaster E2S A1 M4 (Bushmaster 90140) in the videos below have the SHORTEST possible overall length since they utilize a fixed flash hider. A 14.5" barrel plus 1.5" flash hider (for a total barrel length of 16") and collapsible stock makes for one compact little carbine. Civilian guns that utilize a removable flash hider must, by law, have a 16" barrel onto which the flash hider is threaded, thereby lengthening the weapon unnecessarily. For virtually all possible SHTF situations SHORTER is BETTER. The DOD recognizes this; the current mil spec carbine has only a 14.5" barrel.

    Finally, money saved buying a keep-it-simple fixed-handle gun can be spent on ammo and even if you are not going to shoot the darn thing if you are going to have one you ought to have some ammo.

    The AR-15/M-16/M-4 has been around for many decades and there is no reason to expect it will loose relevance any time soon. A fixed-handle AR will be a viable option well into the 21st century. But the fact is that fixed-handle AR's are getting harder to find, and I believe these guns are going to be sought after in the future due to the proliferation of flat-top AR's. What goes around comes around, and a classic will always be a classic.

    For a better look at the Bushmaster 90140 fixed-handle A1 style M4:











  5. Thankyou 🙂  Today is NOV 19, 2015. I can buy Now a Bushmaster OFC 16 M4 with a chrome lined barrel after rebate for $550.. I was looking at the Ruger 556 for $700.. I don't know what to do ?? Please help soon 🙂 Thankyou much.

  6. 12 years ago, bushies were top of the, ha. I've been out of the game for 10 years. Come back to see they're just mediocre. Oh well, I got one from walmart earlier this year and it seems fine to me.

  7. They are the same type rifle. Only Colt Mfg. is authorized to use the -'AR '- ID letters along with the 15 (ie:AR15).All other civilian manufacturers use different ID letters for their civilian M16 models. EXAMPLE: Bushmaster -'XM 15 '-, or the 'SIG516' (Sig Sauer brand nomenclature for their 15 rifle) and so on . Same rifle type just different Identification marks.

  8. >Sandy Smith< : I understand some bolt carriers have had an exposed firing pin. Don't know if they were Bushmasters…? I've had my Bushmaster XM15 E2S for over 5 years and it's bolt (original) does not have an exposed firing pin. Also, I have had NO problems with my rifle – at all.

  12. Well yeah, It is just a low cost entry level AR that's sold to the Civilian market, not a custom build or full-auto/select fire M16/M4. When I served in the early 90's, some guys preferred the Bushmaster model over the Colt models that we were issued. Thanks for watching and commenting Sir!

  14. Yep, not more than a month ago, I used duct tape and a napkin from my truck to tape up a bleeder on my thumb! A Military Armory Specialist turned me onto the motor oil for firearms about 25 years ago, It works great! Thanks for watching.

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