Need opinions - Sig 516 vs POF 415 VS BRO Fallout

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Well, in light of recent events I have decided to compress my timeline on buying an AR. I wasn't planning on picking anything up this year but the RCMP has me spooked and annoyed at the same time so I might as well get one while I can.

I've already joined the NFA and made a donation and now it's time to pick an AR.
Here is what I am looking for:

-Piston driven
-lightweight (or relatively lightweight for a piston)
-Excellent value for dollar (but no cheapo garbage either)

I have narrowed it down to what I think are 3 fine choices:

Sig 516, Black Rain Fallout, or the POF 415. I have ruled out the Ruger since it feels front heavy to me and unbalanced.
I like how light the Sig feels and the ambi mag-release, the other 2 are more of a premium type rifle but seem to have better materials and finishing to warrant the price difference. Anyone have input as to which would be the best route to go? I intend to use this for range shooting and hopefully 3gun.
 
I just picked up a new pof yesterday. Had my first chance at the range last night and I have to say I am seriously impressed. Extremely accurate. Almost zero recoil.

It is my new fav firearm
 
Look at the ARs from Primary Weapons Systems....

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Thanks guys. This thread got no love so I came to my conclusion about a week or so ago to go with the POF. I got the NP3 coated one. I do have an issue with the nickel boron coating in the bolt flaking but POF is sending me a replacement part. Pretty good service and they knew exactly what was wrong and why.

I did get some range time with it, had a few issues but I suspect it's the bolt at will be getting replaced soon as Lagesec mentioned, almost zero recoil, but very loud from the muzzle brake. It's very light too.
 
fchan said:
Thanks guys. This thread got no love so I came to my conclusion about a week or so ago to go with the POF. I got the NP3 coated one. I do have an issue with the nickel boron coating in the bolt flaking but POF is sending me a replacement part. Pretty good service and they knew exactly what was wrong and why.

I did get some range time with it, had a few issues but I suspect it's the bolt at will be getting replaced soon as Lagesec mentioned, almost zero recoil, but very loud from the muzzle brake. It's very light too.
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It's never good when you have problems, but it's nice to know that POF stands behind their guns. I have a POF P308 in NP3 and haven't had any issues thankfully.
 
09outlander said:
It's never good when you have problems, but it's nice to know that POF stands behind their guns. I have a POF P308 in NP3 and haven't had any issues thankfully.
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Thanks. Yeah it seems like they had some flak in the past for poor service, but they were good to me.

The issue was with the bolt. When they sent it away for coating, the coating company didn't clean it properly so the finish on the bolt would flake after a bit of use. Since they looked good, they passed the QA process. But they were quick to promise a replacement. All they ask is I send the busted one back after receiving the replacement.
 
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