Newbie here looking for my first AR. After pouring over reviews and sifting thru the “here’s what I have” posts, the Colt 6920 is at the very top of my list. I would think they’re a very reputable company and the 6920 is the exact “look” that I want.
Although a bit hard to find without paying a few more dollars than normal for the Colt, the Spikes STR 5025 M4S seems to be a suitable 2nd choice - yeah or nay? Thanks.
So what are you asking? Do you know how many of these threads we have had?
If you are counting pennies in the difference between the Colt (under 1000.00 still) or the Spikes’ then you need to get something else all together. I would take a Colt any day of the week over Spike’s.
Hold out for the 6920 man!
Saw one at Wal-Mart for $1,097 a few days ago…
If the Spike’s would have been at $799 where they used to be, I’d say if you want a rifle now and are a hobbiest, go for it.
But at the current price point of $865, you’re nearly at Colt/DD/LMT/BCM territory.
Pass.
My 1st and only AR so far is a 6920. You would be making a very wise decision buying one. I’m betting if you dug around here enough your decision on one would most likely be set in stone.
If you want to buy something just to have a gun that looks cool, then buy whatever you think looks cool.
If you want a serious rifle – start with a Colt, BCM, DD, or LMT.
The 6920?
Is it really? I haven’t seen one that cheap. New, at least.
The 6920 and Spikes shouldn’t even be mentioned in the same thread. Shame on you. 
http://dsgarms.com/ProductInfo/CO6920.aspx
Just sayin’. Took all of 2 seconds. Don’t know much bout this retailer though.
DSG is good to go.
$995. Really? I know you blew the $1,000 out of the water, but at the very least you’re not considering your ~$40 FFL transfer fee.
just sayin’
$40 for a transfer? Do they at least buy you a drink first? 
Most I have ever paid was $20.
Another thing, Colt doesn’t have any silly spider logos on it.
Indeed. Eastern PA is proving to be more expensive at the LGS. There is another place near me that is $25, but it’s a 30 minute drive. Time and gas offset. My FFL is a football throw from my front door.
$40 is a high transfer fee. Shop around. Try pawn shops with FFL’s. They are generally trying to get you into their stores and will use low transfer fees to do it.
We actually have 6920’s in stock: http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=6920
C4
Bought LMT as my first AR after sifting though all the info.
Does everyone recommend what is the best or what they own? If you only owned Fords, how do you know Chevys aren’t just as good or better?
I will take a $40 xfer fee anyday over the regional average of $50-$120 here in this part of CA.
Seriously, $50 is the cheapest I know of around here…
That is Peoples Republic of California for you. FFL charges are way too high.
Colt or BCM. The best bang for the bucks in the long run.
I try to say as far away from the local gun shops I can except for B2 in Rohnert Park Calif. Great people, great prices. The local gun shops around here advertise keep your money local and I tell them I would rather keep my money in my wallet.