Colt 6920 alternatives

[The Hobbit]

So the 6920 was the standard for a go to basic AR for years. Now that it is off the market, what takes over the go to? Does the basic m4 clone from aero fit that niche, FNs basic rifle, PSA Premium line? I'm sure any are a good option, just curious what the consensus is on the go to basic rifle.

As an aside, I'm surprised so many companies still offer rifles in the basic m4 configuration.

[unclejumbo]

I'd take PSA premium and have no regrets other than resale. Colts, if nothing else, hold their value.

[Emptymag]

Take a box of parts and assemble them.

There's your go-to gun.

Really. I just don't get the gun snobbery - past or present.

[esh21167]

How much do you want to spend? If around $700-$800 reasonable Colt price, I'd take a look at the PSA premium also. CHF FN barrels.

[The Hobbit]

Take a box of parts and assemble them.

There's your go-to gun.

Really. I just don't get the gun snobbery - past or present.

No I don't understand the elitism either. Especially ad no one can give empirical evidence to support it. But that is another topic.

I was just kind curious about what options available, would most closely fall into the 6920 niche. Also the fact that there are so many options still available in the basic configuration.

I have a older psa premium and yes I think it is a solid rifle.

[borekfk]

FN.

[JenniferG]

I've been keeping an eye on Windham Weaponry. They were the makers of the original Bushmaster until Freedom Arms bought them out. They started over as Windham Weaponry.

[Seabee CO]

FN.

This.

[Hodgie]

Option one:

Buy a quality barrel, BCG, and lower parts kit. Get a decent torque wrench, vise and AR armors block then download the Colt armors manual for assembly specs. If you want to go the extra step which I recommend a set of go/no go gauges.

Option two:

Buy a assembled upper of your choice then assemble your own lower and pair them up.

Option 3:

Spend a bunch of money on a BCM, Daniel Defense, or FN, or a number of other high end manufacturers and have a nice gun with a gold star logo and price tag to match.

Unless I was buying one of the FN military collector clone rifles they have out I would pass and buy a complete Aero or Stag rifle as it will run just as hard and as long for a lot less.

[jthrelf]

LWRC just had their DI non-ambi gun for sale at gunbuyer.com for $999 for awhile but it's out of stock now. That was hands down the best alternative to a 6920, albeit for a tiny bit more money (but many more features).

Also I have a 35% off coupon code for a Geissele rifle that I may be willing to donate to a Poofa member. They're out of stock now so I have a bit more time to decide if I want to use it myself. But that gets you their premium rifle for just over $1k.