Which M4?

[Ryanr]

Originally Posted by wet dog

Save your money, do not purchase until you have learned that in which you like. Weapons familiarity will come quickly, think about the millions of local tribal villagers that got M16 A1, A2, M4 training.

That makes a lot of sense. I guess it's really just that I want enlist sooner than I'm able to, and I'd enjoy learning to shoot.

I happen to be at a juncture in my life where money is one of the few things I have plenty of -- are there any bad habits to watch out for while learning to shoot as a civilian?

[Juliet Delta]

Originally Posted by Ryanr

That makes a lot of sense. I guess it's really just that I want enlist sooner than I'm able to, and I'd enjoy learning to shoot.

I happen to be at a juncture in my life where money is one of the few things I have plenty of -- are there any bad habits to watch out for while learning to shoot as a civilian?

Dozens. However, private sector training can often exceed what is taught in BRM.

I would recommend at least purchasing this book, then going from there...
http://www.vikingtactics.com/book.html

[HisDisciple]

Originally Posted by koz

I would recommend Bravo Co Machine . And according to that chart they have all the same features but the BCM is $200 cheaper.

They're good people and they make a really good product.

I've got a Colt as well and it never leaves the safe due to the different pin sizes and incompatibility with other lowers, triggers, etc... It's a good gun but there are others out there that are just as good (if not better) and cost quite a bit less.

I'll also second what Peregrino that you don't want a fixed carry handle unless you're building a retro version.

I agree.

rltipton from your posts it seems that BCM has all your basics covered.
They are cheaper in price than Noveske, DD and LMT, but on the same hard-use shooting field.(Save for N. barrels)
properly staked carrier key without a MOACKS tool
Full auto upper
Hammer forged barrel
M4 Feed Ramps
There lowers are 7075 aluminum, not crappy 6065.

I don't want to give anyone another headache, so I will just say
can't beat the price (around 900) for simple outstanding quality BCM carbine.

[Utah Bob]

Originally Posted by Ryanr

That makes a lot of sense. I guess it's really just that I want enlist sooner than I'm able to, and I'd enjoy learning to shoot.

I happen to be at a juncture in my life where money is one of the few things I have plenty of -- are there any bad habits to watch out for while learning to shoot as a civilian?

The Army will teach you how to shoot.
Yes, there are plenty of bad habits you can pick up that the Army will have to beat out of you.
Save your money for something you'll need. Just because you have it doesn't mean you have to spend it. Trust me.

[Ryanr]

Originally Posted by Utah Bob

The Army will teach you how to shoot.
Yes, there are plenty of bad habits you can pick up that the Army will have to beat out of you.
Save your money for something you'll need. Just because you have it doesn't mean you have to spend it. Trust me.

That makes a lot of sense to me, thank you for the guidance. I'll go do PT.

Originally Posted by Utah Bob

...,Save your money for something you'll need. Just because you have it doesn't mean you have to spend it. Trust me.

My drinking improves the more I shoot, wait, I got that backwards...

[ZonieDiver]

Originally Posted by Utah Bob

The Army will teach you how to shoot.
Yes, there are plenty of bad habits you can pick up that the Army will have to beat out of you.
Save your money for something you'll need. Just because you have it doesn't mean you have to spend it. Trust me.

Trust me that the United States Army WILL teach you how to shoot! If you have extra money that will potentially get you in trouble, just send it to me (address available on request) and I will make those "hard" decisions for you.