Christensen arms carbon fiber ar15?

[chevytruck_83]

I’ve read mixed reviews on the Christensen arms carbon ar15. I thought I’d ask the guys here what they thought. Held one at eurooptic and thought it felt like a decent rifle. Almost bought it but backed out because I don’t want to be disappointed. I love my jp rifles

 

[Stoweit]

My local gun shop got two in last week, and I decided a couple days later to get one. I called the shop and they said both sold within a couple days. Thinking of buying one from Europtics. Fit and finish was outstanding on the one fingered. Some say they are overpriced, but the carbon barrel and carbon handguard were flawless. YMMV

 

[Potss]

Look at the bolt gun forums on their accuracy. It can leave something to be desired. If you want CF, you can build better. Proof barrel, Faxon streamline CF handguard, Smoke Composites stock, Brigand Arms grip. All CF, much nicer than the Christensen.

 

[chevytruck_83]

I held one. It was super comfortable. I like the thin grip area on the front of the hand guard. It has a 1moa guarantee and is gas piston. But I’ve found a couple terrible reviews. I emailed them about the accuracy guarantee and they said if it wouldn’t get 1moa they would take it and check it out no questions.

 

[Stoweit]

Reviews I saw liked it, just thought it was pricey. Felt great in hand. CNC Work on upper and lower was well done. Sometimes it’s nice to buy complete gun and go shoot it, no build time or waiting for parts. I have a custom bolt gun, and it is awesome, but took for ever to get. I’m sure you could build nicer gun for similar cost, but I haven’t done it before. I would need to add some tools and knowledge to my work bench.

 

[Potss]

Can always just use ADCO or an LGS to assemble the parts for minimal hassle, and the performance gain would be pretty large. Up to you of course, but great ARs are a dime a dozen these days.

 

[chevytruck_83]

Would the pof renegade plus be a better option? Seems to have better reviews without the bad ones.

 

[Potss]

Not particularly. The POF has the same spotty accuracy record, and basically no one showing statistically significant groups (5x5 minimum). Neither rifle is likely to function poorly, but in both cases the accuracy likely won't be there compared to the competition and definitely not compared to a build/having one built. Not to mention if you just want something lighweight, you can build that lighter too.

Again building is always going to yield much higher price/performance. If you want a full parts list I can provide one, would just need to know the intended uses for the rifle.

 

[Stoweit]

Great info thanks.