Best 16" carbine under $1000

[Sudbury shooter]

In your opinion what is the best choice of a 16" carbine under or around $1000.

Pros and cons of the gun?

 

[A.T.R.]

I am only aware of NEA that makes a mid length gas system rifle for that price range.

 

[mikethebike]

In your opinion what is the best choice of a mid length ar-15 under or around $1000.

Pros and cons of the gun?

Just wondering what are the pros of a mid length as opposed to car length? I understand going from car to rifle length

 

[Miraclejoe]

Some say smoother shooting. But from what I am told one of the bigger benefit is in the lower pressure in the gas system. This leads to a longer bolt life. I learned the hard way that a Carbine gas system can mean bolt failure at approx the 5k rounds mark.

 

[b_w.]

A used one

 

[Sudbury shooter]

Sorry I made a mistake I meant 16" carbine not mid length

 

[Trinimon]

Go into Edit Post in your original post, click on Go Advance and change the subject title.

 

[Sudbury shooter]

Go into Edit Post in your original post, click on Go Advance and change the subject title.

Perfect thanks!

 

[notsorichguy]

Smith and Wesson m&p sport.... 899 last I saw.....

At the 1100 price range there are a plethora of options!

 

[mikethebike]

Some say smoother shooting. But from what I am told one of the bigger benefit is in the lower pressure in the gas system. This leads to a longer bolt life. I learned the hard way that a Carbine gas system can mean bolt failure at approx the 5k rounds mark.

But Colts M4 are all carbine length and they sure don't have bolt failures at around 5000 rounds. Some M4s have been running 50000 rounds on the same bolt.
As far as I know, Colt actually doesn't even make a mid length system, maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Sudbury shooter]

Smith and Wesson m&p sport.... 899 last I saw.....

At the 1100 price range there are a plethora of options!

That model doesn't have the forward assist or dust flap right?

 

[WRH]

That model doesn't have the forward assist or dust flap right?

No it doesn't, but it's unlikely that a civilian will ever need either. To be honest, I would find one that offered both anyway. Just in case.

 

[drifter dave]

Smith and Wesson m&p sport

X2. Miss mine. Great performer.

 

[Sudbury shooter]

I'm leaning towards the m&p but the only thing I don't like is the missing forward assist, I know some bushmasters are around that price but I keep hearing about quality control problems with them

 

[wmd]

core 15 m4 from wanstalls is 999.99 and they have one of the best warranty's you will ever find.

 

[chicu1981]

Do m4v1

 

[drifter dave]

missing forward assist

They never get used, especially on the range.
In fact, "slickside" uppers are getting popular- lower weight.

 

[Death]

I don't regret my first 16" AR which was a Windham SRC. I've actually got it forsale with some extra parts (shameless plug)

 

[drifter dave]

Windham has a great rep.

 

[notsorichguy]

This is what I tell all my non-nutty friends who are looking for a 1st AR.

http://www.armseast.com/store/stag_15_carbines_and_rifles/1r_patrol_carbine/

Lifetime bumper to bumper warranty for the original buyer.....

$1145 and tax, shipping included from a reputable site sponsor.....

No brainier IMHO

This is a very close second,
http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/21039/Armalite-M15A4-556-Nato-Carbine-16-
Another reputable site sponsor.

But like I posted earlier, just a hair above your price point.....

Both are proven rifles from reputable dealers and reputable manufacturers. Both have warranty, one warranty is better, IMO , than the other.

Cheers!