Putting one side by side with a colt, I think you'll be shocked at how much more solid and refined of a rifle the RRA is. Their match trigger is also just about perfect.
i wonder if Army guys sit around in Iraq comparing who has the most refined M4.
i own several manufacturer types of AR's and have owned many more in the past, and I will also say that Rock River is superb especially for the money. Spikes is also, but they are starting to go up in price and also the wait is a bit ridiculous. Also I REALLY love the smith & wesson M&P 15. very good quality at an affordable price.
Usually its the guys who dump the most cash into their AR's are the ones who are the most vocal about how much better their AR's are than a $700 or $800 AR. I bet their $2k AR's could be out shot with a plain jane olympic arms AR 80% of the time. some would be lack of skill, and some would be, they paid for a inflated name. (not saying there arent AR's actually worth $2k, but some arent)
I was just looking at Code 4 Sales. They have the basic S&W MP15 for $840.
I think im going to start hunting down a Rock River. I think thats my best bet or a bushmaster.