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View Full Version : Looking at an M96 Recon Carbine; Your thoughts?

Noah Zark
03-11-2005, 10:06 AM
A shop that I frequent has had one of these 16" OD-finished carbines for a few months now, and I'm quite impressed with it. The price tag says $1489, but they told me they'd go $1150 OTD for a cash buy. Supposedly it contains all of the upgrades, etc., but I'm not sure about the latest one.

I've been to biggerhammer, M96.org, ARF, and have searched our own forums here and read all the comments. It seems that the earlier guns have had their issues, and owners are polarized between love it and hate/sold it.

What's your thoughts?

Thanks,

Noah
imanaknut
03-11-2005, 11:18 AM
:up: PM returned :up:

I like mine!
imanaknut
03-12-2005, 08:57 PM
So, any "new" M96s worth bragging about?
Noah Zark
03-13-2005, 05:32 PM
I looked at an M96 and a black M96 Recon Carbine at a show today. Quite impressive, especially with the Stoner heritage. That said, I can't quite bring myself to pony up $1100-$1200 for one. Not just yet. There's too much polarization of opinion, and quite a number of them FS in various traders. I'm taking a Zen approach to this one; I did so with several other firearms and came out very well.

I appreciate all the input, but it just doesn't "feel right" at this time.

Noah
recon
03-14-2005, 11:19 PM
Just saw a M96 rifle on Stumgewehr site for $975!