Thread: 2nd rifle for this gal...suggestions

quote: Any particular brands to stay away from? Well seems like a few posters have mentioned that a Colt 6920 would be a good rifle to buy, I guess just stay away from the rest? Emory

quote: Originally posted by P226RN: Also piston vs carbine? What are the +'s and -'s? I don't own a piston AR, but have put a few rounds down range in them. The ones I've shot do seem to be a little more front-end heavy, but only upon picking them up. I didn't really notice the slight change balance point after a few rounds. To me an AR's balance isn't so critical as it is with a clays shotgun. There are...

Thanks again all... Still looking and I am liking the AR 15 family. Any particular brands to stay away from? Also piston vs carbine? What are the +'s and -'s? As always you guys are the greatest! Thanks-T

quote: Originally posted by DDLES: If you are a Colt guy there is nothing I can say to get you to look further. For the Colt 6920 comparison you get Magpul furniture, a billet lower and $300.00 in your pocket. For the Colt 6940 comparison you get Magpul furniture, a billet lower, a 9-inch free float rail and $200.00 in your pocket. HeHe... I love a Colt but the prices you have quoted have me interested especially with the good quality stuff...

And Also a GOOD scope(i.e.Leupold)like a 2.5x8 will be perfect. Bob

quote: I would second an AR, and the 30/30 I had was one of the hardest kicking gun I've shot. Though a 357Mag lever would be fun. Honest to gerbils, I am not trying to be an A-hole, But exactly what kind of 30-30 was it? I admit the old crescent buttplates were a little nasty but honestly my wife (Height-5' 1" weight- [ REDACTED ], uh, very proportional)will shoot my Marlin or Winchester all day long, if I'm buying the...

quote: Originally posted by sovietak474u: The AR is my "ak is outta ammo gun" You're going to play Wiffle Ball with the zombies when you run out of AK ammo??

quote: Originally posted by crofoot629: Colt and S&W .22 AR's seem to be junk. Emory BS. I have a S&W MP15-22 and it is EXCELLENT. Very accurate, reliable, same manual of arms as a std AR. Highly recommended by those who've shot them, I was at the range sunday and all 3 other shooters there at the time all had S&W AR-22's, all spoke highly of them........................DJ

Have you come to any conclusions? Please post pics & range report when you get it!

Enough with the SHTF bickering and cockwagging. Help the OP with on-topic responses or do not post.