Looking to buy an assault rifle
09-21-2010, 10:47 AM
#21
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,656
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Bother with the 22 if you would like to shoot target practice all day long - the ammo is dirt cheap. Personally, I'd opt for a 9mm, you can get a used one pretty cheap, the recoil is not bad, the ammo is not too expensive, and it WILL provide stopping power should you need to use it as such. Can't see buying a rifle for just target practice IMO.
The AR-15 is the civilian equivalent of the M-16. The only difference is the M-16 has the full auto selection (M161A1) or 3 round burst selection (M161A2). An AR-15 can be easily modified to shoot full auto.
I've never seen any M-16's with a retractable butt-stock. Maybe they exist in the Spec Ops where they have all sorts of nice shooty toys.
The AR-15 is the civilian equivalent of the M-16. The only difference is the M-16 has the full auto selection (M161A1) or 3 round burst selection (M161A2). An AR-15 can be easily modified to shoot full auto.
I've never seen any M-16's with a retractable butt-stock. Maybe they exist in the Spec Ops where they have all sorts of nice shooty toys.
09-21-2010, 11:51 AM
#23
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
09-21-2010, 01:28 PM
#24
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 3,573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Went to a local gun store today and looked at a RockRiver Arms LAR-15 .223 that was listed at $842 BRAND NEW. I dont know anything about brands, is this something i should snatch up? Used Bushmasters, Olympic Arms, and Colts were going for $880-1100 USED at another shop i went to. I havent heard or know anything about RockRiver arms. Help
09-21-2010, 04:20 PM
#25
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Went to a local gun store today and looked at a RockRiver Arms LAR-15 .223 that was listed at $842 BRAND NEW. I dont know anything about brands, is this something i should snatch up? Used Bushmasters, Olympic Arms, and Colts were going for $880-1100 USED at another shop i went to. I havent heard or know anything about RockRiver arms. Help
09-21-2010, 05:33 PM
#26
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 3,573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
09-22-2010, 09:53 AM
#28
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: St. Louis Burbs, USA
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Brett, why get an assault rifle for 100 yard target shooting anyway? There are plenty of standard rifles for that, and much cheaper. Regular ones don't look as cool, but that's about it. Also, an assault rifle is not the best for home defense either. Kind of big and clumsy to use for an emergency situation in the middle of the night. You'd be better off getting a 9mm pistol loaded with hollow points (expand and slow on impact) for home invaders. Keep in mind full metal jacket 223 bullets travel a long way, including through the wall and who knows what else they will strike. For home protection, you might even consider a sawed-off shotgun (legal length of course) for that "bad guy" coming through the window at 3 AM. 2 cents.
09-22-2010, 11:56 AM
#29
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Brett, why get an assault rifle for 100 yard target shooting anyway? There are plenty of standard rifles for that, and much cheaper. Regular ones don't look as cool, but that's about it. Also, an assault rifle is not the best for home defense either. Kind of big and clumsy to use for an emergency situation in the middle of the night. You'd be better off getting a 9mm pistol loaded with hollow points (expand and slow on impact) for home invaders. Keep in mind full metal jacket 223 bullets travel a long way, including through the wall and who knows what else they will strike. For home protection, you might even consider a sawed-off shotgun (legal length of course) for that "bad guy" coming through the window at 3 AM. 2 cents.
Good point, but she needs an assault rifle for when the Russians invade....
09-22-2010, 05:42 PM
#30
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 3,573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Brett, why get an assault rifle for 100 yard target shooting anyway? There are plenty of standard rifles for that, and much cheaper. Regular ones don't look as cool, but that's about it. Also, an assault rifle is not the best for home defense either. Kind of big and clumsy to use for an emergency situation in the middle of the night. You'd be better off getting a 9mm pistol loaded with hollow points (expand and slow on impact) for home invaders. Keep in mind full metal jacket 223 bullets travel a long way, including through the wall and who knows what else they will strike. For home protection, you might even consider a sawed-off shotgun (legal length of course) for that "bad guy" coming through the window at 3 AM. 2 cents.
Anyone want pics?
