George Dickel
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Previously I owned 2 AR15 rifles but kept them less than a year, just couldn't warm up to them. The ones that I was issued in the Army were worn out and in need of rebuild so that created a disdain for the platform. A while back I bought another one to give it one more try and I have developed quite an interest in them. The one I bought was a flat top model with an 18" barrel and it has shown to be accurate in the limited testing I've done so far. I just started shooting in a military rifle competition at my gun club and did really well in my first match.
I never had an interest in an AR pistol, thought it was a stupid idea. After much reading and thought I believe that it is an excellent HD gun and for personal defense outside my home. I like the fact that is considered a pistol and can legally be in my car loaded as long as I have a carry permit. I bought a lower and kit that I assembled then bought an 11.5" upper form PSA with a flat top. Put a Romeo 5 on it, no brace just a buffer tube with a foam cheek piece and it shoots great. It is fun! Then I got the urge for an A2 clone, assembled another lower and my gunsmith friend built an upper for me with a 20" Krieger SS barrel. Just got it so I'm anxious to see how it performs.
I believe the AR platform has done a lot for maintaining and maybe increasing the interest in shooting by younger shooters. Despite all the "assault weapon" demonization it apparently sells quite well. There might be an A4 in my future.
I never had an interest in an AR pistol, thought it was a stupid idea. After much reading and thought I believe that it is an excellent HD gun and for personal defense outside my home. I like the fact that is considered a pistol and can legally be in my car loaded as long as I have a carry permit. I bought a lower and kit that I assembled then bought an 11.5" upper form PSA with a flat top. Put a Romeo 5 on it, no brace just a buffer tube with a foam cheek piece and it shoots great. It is fun! Then I got the urge for an A2 clone, assembled another lower and my gunsmith friend built an upper for me with a 20" Krieger SS barrel. Just got it so I'm anxious to see how it performs.
I believe the AR platform has done a lot for maintaining and maybe increasing the interest in shooting by younger shooters. Despite all the "assault weapon" demonization it apparently sells quite well. There might be an A4 in my future.