The whole thread is about what was a good choice for the OP. I got lambasted for using a car analogy. Where I stated the Colt was a work horse. No untruth to that statement. DPMS and Bushmaster did make some decent guns. I just don't want to argue history here. The facts are not beneficial to the OP. I made some incorrect statements and you as well. Lets call it draw and continue from here.