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I've heard that before but when a buddy switched his 20" HBAR out for a gov't profile, we both thought the gun handled much better.

If one was going to suffer a heavy barrel, I'd recommend a match grade barrel so at least it would shoot.

But there's lots of folks who like things I don't.

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Originally Posted by MontanaMarine
I don't know, but I think the A2 has a fixed carry handle.

The flat-top with detachable carry handle puts it in the A3 or A4 category, I believe.


Correct. I believe they are calling them A-4's. It's the "new" thing. 20" government profile with removable handle. An FN for $950 ?? I'd suck it up fast as long as it looks good and doesn't appear to be beat up.

Here is a link on AR-15.com talking about Colt's version. I'm not sure who come up with it first and who copied who.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/New-Colt-AR15A4/118-717153/

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Wanting to piggyback on TraDave's awesome cool FN15 thread.

I have one of these coming this week and a MaTech rear sight. Have ten Brownell's 30 rnd tac mags, a chitpot full of 223 and 5.56 ammo.

Say I throw a scope on it to test accuracy, with the chrome lined barrel should I figure to see 1.5 MOA or what at 100 yards? Will the trigger be OK? Had a RRA Predator Pursuit before otherwise know nada on the AR. Not sure if I want to scope it or not, depending on my eyesight, had intended to just use an aperture as it's purely meant for utility use. Not going to be dialing for long range.

Wanted an A2? front sight, Colt or FN, available at Whittaker's for layaway and this was it in a price I was willing to go... Did not buy for the Magpul parts but don't mind it for stock and grip
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Thoughts? Ideas? Insults? Jealous rants? Did I phucqk up? Oh, any cool sling thingys for these?

https://fnamerica.com/products/discontinued-rifles/fn-15-moe-slg/
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https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...gi-backup-iron-rear-sight-prod26575.aspx
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https://www.brownells.com/magazines...actical-magazine-223-5-56-prod24307.aspx
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Looks like my Colt 6920 Magpul version, great guns. Mine has a Daniel Defense A1.5 rear sight which I love and I also like the SL hand guards.

Yes 1.5" should be doable with some loads doing better, some worse. Check out Frank Proctor's Way of the Gun sling. Pretty simple and really light. Should be a great utility gun.

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Thanks. That sling looks like a winner. Appreciate the info.


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Originally Posted by MtnBoomer
Wanting to piggyback on TraDave's awesome cool FN15 thread.

I have one of these coming this week and a MaTech rear sight. Have ten Brownell's 30 rnd tac mags, a chitpot full of 223 and 5.56 ammo.

Say I throw a scope on it to test accuracy, with the chrome lined barrel should I figure to see 1.5 MOA or what at 100 yards? Will the trigger be OK? Had a RRA Predator Pursuit before otherwise know nada on the AR. Not sure if I want to scope it or not, depending on my eyesight, had intended to just use an aperture as it's purely meant for utility use. Not going to be dialing for long range.

Wanted an A2? front sight, Colt or FN, available at Whittaker's for layaway and this was it in a price I was willing to go... Did not buy for the Magpul parts but don't mind it for stock and grip
.
Thoughts? Ideas? Insults? Jealous rants? Did I phucqk up? Oh, any cool sling thingys for these?

https://fnamerica.com/products/discontinued-rifles/fn-15-moe-slg/
[Linked Image]

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...gi-backup-iron-rear-sight-prod26575.aspx
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https://www.brownells.com/magazines...actical-magazine-223-5-56-prod24307.aspx
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1.5-2 MOA for ten rounds with match ammo depending on how you rest it being that you do not have a freefloat handguard.


As stated- Frank's WOTG sling is the one to get.

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Originally Posted by Formidilosus
Originally Posted by MtnBoomer
Wanting to piggyback on TraDave's awesome cool FN15 thread.

I have one of these coming this week and a MaTech rear sight. Have ten Brownell's 30 rnd tac mags, a chitpot full of 223 and 5.56 ammo.

Say I throw a scope on it to test accuracy, with the chrome lined barrel should I figure to see 1.5 MOA or what at 100 yards? Will the trigger be OK? Had a RRA Predator Pursuit before otherwise know nada on the AR. Not sure if I want to scope it or not, depending on my eyesight, had intended to just use an aperture as it's purely meant for utility use. Not going to be dialing for long range.

Wanted an A2? front sight, Colt or FN, available at Whittaker's for layaway and this was it in a price I was willing to go... Did not buy for the Magpul parts but don't mind it for stock and grip
.
Thoughts? Ideas? Insults? Jealous rants? Did I phucqk up? Oh, any cool sling thingys for these?

https://fnamerica.com/products/discontinued-rifles/fn-15-moe-slg/
[Linked Image]

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...gi-backup-iron-rear-sight-prod26575.aspx
[Linked Image]

https://www.brownells.com/magazines...actical-magazine-223-5-56-prod24307.aspx
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1.5-2 MOA for ten rounds with match ammo depending on how you rest it being that you do not have a freefloat handguard.


As stated- Frank's WOTG sling is the one to get.

Thanks Form.


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Originally Posted by chlinstructor
I'm pretty sure FN builds all of the Military AR's now. Good as a Colt or better IMO.


Yes, not all, but all M16s, and yes they’re better IMO. I wish FN would get the M4 contract.

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I'm pretty sure FN has had the M4 contract for a few years now.
Seems like Remington won the bid but legal battles resulted in 'rebidding and FN won.

As far as better? They are still built to the TDP specs so they should be the same, just different folks putting them together.

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Problem was, Colt had issues with some tolerance stacking until they supposedly retooled. I only saw an issue with their M4 3-rd burst groups. Nothing else popped up for me, first hand. The FNs just seemed better on inspection, to me. That was years ago that I was involved with the QC end, though.

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Merry Christmas to me! Hope to put some rounds thru it over the next few days. Surprisingly lighter than expected and not a single flaw to my eye anywhere.

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Wearing a 10X SWFA for testing. Appreciate the various threads and advices on this forum that led me this direction.
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