In this video Kurt and I practice CQB with a budget rifle I built for under $1000.00 and a $3,000.00 top of the line AR-15. Can we tell the difference? would we still choose budget? what would you go for?
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I would rather spend less on my weapon, and spend more on ammo and training. I built a 10.5" SBR a couple of years ago. Said and done, to include the $200 stamp I am out about $1400. It shoots like a dream. That leaves me with $1600 to buy a couple thousand rounds of ammo to train with.
Overall yes. With ar’s you do get what you pay for. There are some brands that are very expensive but you will only see a bit of function improvement. The real difference is when you get into kac, lmt, hk, etc with proprietary uppers, gas systems, bolts etc. those three brands in particular take the ar to the next level and are worth the investment. Expect to spend between 2200-3500 for one of those
In my opinion, any increase in cost should first go towards reliability improvement first and foremost. We can adapt to pretty much any weapon, any tool, no matter how rough around the edges it may feel. Over time, it will feel natural and we won't even care to think about it. What we will think about however, is how many times a firing mechanism malfunctions per 1000 rounds. What the risk of the magazine not attaching properly. How often non-standard service is needed. The things that you don't want to be questioning in the face of potential combat. If 2 grand makes that experience better, then yes I am all for it. If not, then I would mostly see it as a nice-to-have luxury.
Wow he has some nice big hands plus he's tall…
14.5 PSA. 2000 plus of cheap steel and 500 plus brass . 6 or 7 cleanings. Zero jams.
just pull the trigger out and toss in a Timmney or Giessele. Rosco make a good product as well. As a "POOR" im interested in what brand of upper and lower you used. Im surprised nobody has brought up the Anderson subject.
I just very happily paid full price for an IWI ZION 15. I love the rifle I had to put flip up sights on it plus a red dot optic & light/Lazer combo so overall I'm in not including ammo about $1500 I'd like to know what your opinion is on this system. Proudly made in the USA about 30minutes from where I live. Middletown PA.
Just wish I could shoot an AR platform again let alone own one.
The difference is company lol.
It's what you can afford. My top three picks, windham weaponry, aero precision, and cmmg. Time to train, great job jobs.
You can certainly tell, people get what they pay for and they better hope the cheaper rifle they bought will run when needed.
Quick heads up on the pistol RDS on carbines. The parallax at 100 yards and beyond is terrible… Ask me how I know.
The recoil is better on the high end one because it has a smaller gas port and correct size buffer.
Why would people buy high-end AR-15 rifles in the tune of $1,500 to $3,000 dollars is beyond me. I guess some people have plenty of money to blow, because, unless, you are a qualified rifle expert, and/or compete in match tournaments, or you are an experienced long range avid hunter, or you belong to a special military or law enforcement unit, the truth is: you don't need a high-end rifle.
Realize this people: all militaries of the world issue what others call with disdain: "entry-level" rifle. That so-called "entry-level" rifle is called a battle rifle (or service rifle). The military doesn't issue high-end rifles. And those military rifles have been very effective in the battlefield. Hence, I own four AR-15 for the price on a "Gucci" $3K. And I know well my "entry-level" AR-15 rifles will do the job effectively for the purpose of home defense, personal protection and security.
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The school of American rifle…… that YouTube channel goes so deep into EVERYTHING about AR'S
Did you or your team ever use SCARs? I'd love a 17 personally but not sure if I want to drop $3,500
When I got my ar it was pre covid on special got it at $550 made sure the upper and lower were 7075 aluminum then upgraded it over time as parts wore out. To quality parts barrel shot out at 7,000 rounds replaced it with a ballistic advantage not the best but gets the job done with what I do changed the trigger since it started shooting when I let the trigger reset. Replaces the extractor and ejector. Have a BCM bolt as back up changed the buffer spring, rail, and furniture. I did drop money on a quality opting a Trijicon accupoint with ADM mount
This day in age get a budget ar and spend the other 2000 on ammo and training….. then save up for the sexy build!!. Ill take my honda accord with unlimited gas then a Ferrari with a empty tank!! My 2 cents
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A good two stage trigger and a geissele super 42 spring will instantly make any decent cheapo m4 type rifle better than most Gucci ARs ☝️
I purchased DD SOCOM M4 14.5 with Military & LE discount for $1800. I’m absolutely in love with it, best gun for the buck!!!
If you're going for a fighting rifle, do yourself a favor and get that 12-1400 AR. Think of it like a reserve parachute. It's got to work every single time on demand without excuse or fail. That's what you get with a BCM or Sons of Liberty Gun Works rifle.
Cheaper rifles ain't cheaper cause the manufacturers aren't as greedy. They use cheaper parts, and they are assembled by wrench jockeys instead of certified armorers, and both of those things matter with AR's.
Radian has the gas system down cold. Love them. Grab an upper from gunbroker when one pops in
So a better trigger and a heavy buffer and you have a rifle that feels like a $3k rifle
You can smooth it out by paying attention to buffer weight & a quality buffer spring. A $27 package (3 pack) of tungsten buffer weights and a $20 flat wire spring (or quality spring of your choice) can make a big difference. You want it to be ejecting cases at the 4 o’clockish area. That’s when you know it’s the ideal bolt velocity.
A trigger is easily replaced and doesn’t cost 2k
Like how you guys show and explain the mistakes you make while shooting. I didn't notice them at all 😂