First AR...DI or piston?

AR/M4 AR General Discussion
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Hello all,

Looking for my first AR…I don’t plan to upgrade much so I may look into purchasing complete. I am for a top tier rifle for HD, range, and maybe hunting down the road. Piston wise, I have my mind set on a Robinson Arms XCR, I like the simplicity, built from the ground up, AK style long stroke piston and caliber changeability. For a DI rifle, I am liking the LMT CBR16, I like the reputation, the years of testing, Di to piston changeability, and caliber change also.

What’s your opinion? I have about $1500 to spend. Another thing, should I worry about warranties?

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ARs don’t want to be piston guns.

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The general consensus will be towards the DI. If you search around on the site I’m confident you’ll find all the information and more that you need.

LMT makes a great rifle, along with noveske, daniel defense, BCM, and a few others.
Can’t go wrong with any of the above IMHO.

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Please take the time to read the various threads and stickies. There’s alot of information that has already beeen put out there.