Are Redjacket AR's going to be sold in Academys?

[JWG223]

You guys are making me feel guilty. I picked up my first AK last year and have yet to fire a round with it

well at least its been 100% reliable.

 

[S&W4ME]

It has. The best milled paperweight I've ever bought

 

[SpeedRacer]

from what I understand it performs similar to m995.

I don't know what M995 is, but I'll take your word for it! All I know is 5.45 7N6 makes people not alive anymore, costs 1/2 as much as 9mm and comes in really cool crates.

 

[sevenpt62]

Go to the academy in Hammond and ask for Carlos, he knows his stuff and will give you good customer service.

thanks man, thats me!

 

[JWG223]

I don't know what M995 is, but I'll take your word for it! All I know is 5.45 7N6 makes people not alive anymore, costs 1/2 as much as 9mm and comes in really cool crates.

7N6 yaws early, deforms minimally. No fragmentation.

 

[SpeedRacer]

7N6 yaws early, deforms minimally. No fragmentation.

I know all about 7N6, just never heard of M995 (I have plenty of M193 and M855, just lost interest after those). 7N6 is by no means the greatest round ever, and is much more focused on penetration/armor piercing than wound characteristics. But as far as bang for the buck, it's hard to beat!

 

[JWG223]

I know all about 7N6, just never heard of M995 (I have plenty of M193 and M855, just lost interest after those). 7N6 is by no means the greatest round ever, and is much more focused on penetration/armor piercing than wound characteristics. But as far as bang for the buck, it's hard to beat!

m995 is 52gr 5.56 AP. It is found linked on SAW belts normally (rather, when it IS found.) Tumble, but no frag.

 

[BJ Pawn]

We are already stocking them and soon getting the NFA stuff from them too.
The price range for most everything is going to be around the same prices listed on their web page.
If you all look at my other post their are some pictures of the AR and 1911.

 

[SpeedRacer]

I fondled one of the RJF rifles at Academy today, and the castle nut was indeed properly staked. I was impressed with the whole rifle actually. It is absolutely not something they just slapped together and stuck their name on.

Could a lot of us build something comparable for cheaper? Sure. But it hit me while I was scanning Academy's other rifles...we are not the market. And considering the ARs that Academy sells lots of for $900-1000, the price actually ain't bad as it's a much nicer rifle with good furniture.

ETA:

 

[SKYWLKR]

My favorite part of the rifle is the CTR stock VS the MOE stock every one else throws on. It gives the rifle a much more solid feel.

 

[JNieman]

My favorite part of the rifle is the CTR stock VS the MOE stock every one else throws on. It gives the rifle a much more solid feel.

The QD points are what does it for me. I really don't like the plain MOE after figuring out how to properly run a 2 point sling. It's just much easier with QD points, rather than lacing it and threading it through the buckles every time I want to move it or take it off. VTAC adv 2 point, fwiw. It's just a PITA without QD points. I don't think I'd buy a MOE again.

 

[jmanrogers]

+1 and I don't think anyone can come close to the Colt 6920 for the price.

With Colt 6920's going for under a grand, it's going to have to be good.

 

[biggie1447]

Only complaint that I have heard from a customer about the redjacket AR compared to the colt is that the barrel is not stamped with the caliber and twist rate.

 

[blastncast2]

Academy in Lafayette had them for short period of time but sold out already.

 

[JWG223]

I fondled one of the RJF rifles at Academy today, and the castle nut was indeed properly staked. I was impressed with the whole rifle actually. It is absolutely not something they just slapped together and stuck their name on.

Could a lot of us build something comparable for cheaper? Sure. But it hit me while I was scanning Academy's other rifles...we are not the market. And considering the ARs that Academy sells lots of for $900-1000, the price actually ain't bad as it's a much nicer rifle with good furniture.

ETA:

Not bad! I am glad to see this.

Is it better than a $900 Colt 6920, or $1200 Colt 6940, though, is the question...

 

[JWG223]

Only complaint that I have heard from a customer about the redjacket AR compared to the colt is that the barrel is not stamped with the caliber and twist rate.

Well as long as it's 1/7 and chrome-lined, pffft.

 

[MOJO@AKLYS]

Check under the hand guard! caliber, and twist rate is there.

Only complaint that I have heard from a customer about the redjacket AR compared to the colt is that the barrel is not stamped with the caliber and twist rate.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Not bad! I am glad to see this.

Is it better than a $900 Colt 6920, or $1200 Colt 6940, though, is the question...

I would bet it runs as good as the Colt. Can't see why it wouldn't. If you bought a 6920 and added the Magpul goodies and suppressor ready flash hider, you'd be over the price of the RJF, so it really comes down to how important that stuff is to you.

 

[jgreg]

Well,how much is the red jacket you are talking about
all specs and pics would be nice
Thanks Jim

 

[SpeedRacer]

Well,how much is the red jacket you are talking about
all specs and pics would be nice
Thanks Jim

It was either $1149 or $1199, I can't remember.

http://www.redjacketfirearms.com/in...category_id=8&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6#