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AR15/10 Rifles
AR-15 Mil-Spec Vs After Market
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<blockquote data-quote="brentc" data-source="post: 613553" data-attributes="member: 16938"><p>It's close in that it might have a few more mil spec rated parts than other manufacturers. The fact remains. As long as that Colt M4 clone has a semi-auto fire control group, a 16" barrel, and was not purchased to fulfill a government contract it is not a mil spec M4 no matter if they use 4150 chrome lined barrels or MIL-8625 Type 3 class 2 forged receivers and front site posts. </p><p> </p><p>They are a bit closer since they ditched the shaved Bolt carriers, but it's still a civilian rifle no matter how you slice it. Will it function? No doubt, but will it function better than a Bushmaster or Stag M4 clone that costs $400 less? I highly doubt it.</p><p> </p><p>There is a lot of good stuff out there that is not milspec. One needs to look beyond a fancy logo printed on the side, and consider the capability needed in their personal AR and either buy or build a rifle that meets the "myspec" category. The buyer will probably be happier with their weapon and the savings in the pocket book can be used to buy a lot of ammo. If it's a fancy logo wrapped with milspec parts that creates a fuzzy feeling that keeps someone warm at night then by all means let them spend the extra dollars, but know that the extra money isn't buying much.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brentc, post: 613553, member: 16938"] It's close in that it might have a few more mil spec rated parts than other manufacturers. The fact remains. As long as that Colt M4 clone has a semi-auto fire control group, a 16" barrel, and was not purchased to fulfill a government contract it is not a mil spec M4 no matter if they use 4150 chrome lined barrels or MIL-8625 Type 3 class 2 forged receivers and front site posts. They are a bit closer since they ditched the shaved Bolt carriers, but it's still a civilian rifle no matter how you slice it. Will it function? No doubt, but will it function better than a Bushmaster or Stag M4 clone that costs $400 less? I highly doubt it. There is a lot of good stuff out there that is not milspec. One needs to look beyond a fancy logo printed on the side, and consider the capability needed in their personal AR and either buy or build a rifle that meets the "myspec" category. The buyer will probably be happier with their weapon and the savings in the pocket book can be used to buy a lot of ammo. If it's a fancy logo wrapped with milspec parts that creates a fuzzy feeling that keeps someone warm at night then by all means let them spend the extra dollars, but know that the extra money isn't buying much. [/QUOTE]
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