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    Default SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    Could someone possibly be so kind as to give a few objective pros and cons comparing the two local AR's?

    I was drooling over a Sig M400 Elite this weekend, but budget is a stretch at this time.

    Are our AR's comparable to the other entry level options such as the Colt Expanse/M&P Sport II/ Ruger etc?

    If already discussed elsewhere, please advise.

    Thank you

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    Default Re: SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    I own a DM4, rather get the Colt,Ruger,M&P,Sig,SAI

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    Default Re: SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    AR's aren't cheap to run or accessorize so rather buy right the first time

    Having said that, most AR's available will do what you want them to do

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    Default Re: SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    Ah yes. The M400 Elite - the tormentor of my dreams.The M400 Elite has a carbine length system, with a 1 in 7 twist. Comes with Sig's Magpul-esque furniture (pistol grip, stock) and has a decent rail. Fitted with the Romeo 5 as standard. Think it's also fitted with an 'enhanced trigger' but not sure what exactly that entails.It's nice, but.. other AR's in that price range have a mid-length gas system. And I'd probably want a better known brand over the Romeo optic. Those are my 'issues' with it (other than the price, of course).If the Elite sold without the Romeo but sub-20 I'd probably punt it big time.Infected with the Signess and all that, I'd think I'd tend towards the Colt. For cheaper than that, you're probably looking at S&W's for about the price of DM4's and SAI's with the benefit of the S&W being more of a known quantity.

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    Default Re: SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    Quote Originally Posted by KnifeOfWar View Post
    Could someone possibly be so kind as to give a few objective pros and cons comparing the two local AR's?

    I was drooling over a Sig M400 Elite this weekend, but budget is a stretch at this time.

    Are our AR's comparable to the other entry level options such as the Colt Expanse/M&P Sport II/ Ruger etc?

    If already discussed elsewhere, please advise.

    Thank you
    Of those the Colt and Ruger would be choices. Buy once and cry once...

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    Default Re: SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    Rugers are so so. I had a look at one the other day. The staking was not great on the bcg and Castle nut.

    For the cash I'd go Colt OEM or Smith and Wesson MP15

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    Default Re: SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    are the SAI south african? or rebranded

    the DM4 would be considered south african as uses local parts?

    sorry, im not an AR guy by any means but interested

    also im slowly coming round to the platform

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    Default Re: SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    Quote Originally Posted by GAZZAMCK View Post
    are the SAI south african? or rebranded

    the DM4 would be considered south african as uses local parts?

    sorry, im not an AR guy by any means but interested

    also im slowly coming round to the platform
    The DM is South African in that it consists of locally made parts as well as being put together locally. The lower receiver is a US-made Aero Precision lower.

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    Default Re: SAI vs. DM4 Comparison

    DM4 - assembled in ZA, locally made barrel (Musgrave), parts kit from??
    SAI - made for Spartan by Stag/CMT? CMT supply/supplied oem parts for a few AR manufacturers S&W, RRA, Colt....etc

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeaceOfficer View Post
    The DM is South African in that it consists of locally made parts as well as being put together locally. The lower receiver is a US-made Aero Precision lower.
    The only SA made part is the barrel. The rest is imported, even the bit of the dust cover that says "made in south Africa"

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