Thoughts on Anderson AM 15?

[Jim L]

About a month ago, I purchased a new Anderson AM 15 (optics ready). The rifle was on sale at a local gun shop / indoor range for $399.
I have fired the rifle twice at the indoor range and so far it functioned perfect and was very accurate (no magazine dumps, or rapid fire & distance of 25 yards).
I had a Magpul MOE stock & pistol grip laying around that I installed.
I was happy with the rifle & price, so I purchased a 2nd rifle.
If you own this rifle what is your experience /opinion?

 

[Bat Guano]

Don't have the rifle, but do have one of their lowers, an upper, and all the makings to build the equivalent when winter really sets in. I have "some" experience with "top tier" ARs and utility/hobby ARs.

I view the latter somewhat like the pickups from my youth: a straight six, 4 speed, and 2WD served me well for a long time. In spite of some flack, the utility grade ARs seem to run ok. Most don't have chromed bores, which matters little. They're good value, can be modded somewhat, and are GTG for the average guy. You can always "upgrade" another day and keep the first for a spare or loaner.

AR-wise, these are the "good old days".

 

[tlay]

Anderson makes a good AR. They are OK for most of what can be done with one. You are not going to get 1/2" holes at 100 yards but you don't need to. The most important parts of an AR are the bolt carrier assembly and the barrel. Check the bolt carrier key and make sure it is staked. The bolt heads will have small indentations around them, usually 2, sometimes 3.
Is the barrel chrome plated? It doesn't have to be but it helps. The most accurate barrels are not chromed.

 

[Steve912]

AR's are pretty much commodities, IMO. The specs are
no secret, and CNC is everywhere these days.

There will likely be disagreement on this, from people who
spent a lot more than $399 for their AR's.

 

[ky wonder]

Anderson started out in the AR business as a subcontractor for a well known government provider, been in business since 1983, and heavily veteran staffed, and once the patents expired they transitioned to building rifles with their brand name

the guns are excellent, they have a rf85 treatment that makes the rifles no lube, but they also make the regular non treated parts as well

there are a bunch of videos on youtube about the company
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp2s7kFSgV4[/ame]

I have two builds that are built on Anderson parts and they function fine
one is a 20" hb build that is extremely accurate for long range work, and a m4 carine that is milk jug accurate at 300 yds


the one you have I am sure its just a plain AR m4 carbine at that price point but it will be very acceptable weapon platform

that will run with a colt

I also am setting on a couple spare lowers for future itches

 

[Jim L]

Anderson makes a good AR. They are OK for most of what can be done with one. You are not going to get 1/2" holes at 100 yards but you don't need to. The most important parts of an AR are the bolt carrier assembly and the barrel. Check the bolt carrier key and make sure it is staked. The bolt heads will have small indentations around them, usually 2, sometimes 3.
Is the barrel chrome plated? It doesn't have to be but it helps. The most accurate barrels are not chromed.

The barrel is not chrome lined. It is basic 4140 chrome molly, same as a S&W M&P 2, or a DPMS Oracle.

 

[Jim L]

Looks like not to much interested in Anderson AR's

 

[damienph]

I bought two Anderson stripped lowers and one of their stripped uppers that i used on a couple of builds. They both function just fine, I installed a PSA LPK in one and a CMMG kit in the other plus a PSA upper build kit.

I like them.

 

[SC_Mike]

IMHO, after about 1K rounds you will notice a difference.

When you buy quality you only cry once.

 

[Steve912]

Don't worry...they'll be fine.