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Hello!
So I've decided to jump on the AR15 bandwagon after being a longtime AK devote. I've tentatively settled on an MR556. I really love my HK pistols and want to keep it in the family. I set this out in subtopics after reading a few of these "tell me what I should do with my money" threads that seemed confusing.
Anyways...
Purpose: Only carbine I really want to own, can do everything well or pretty well inside 50-600. 3-gun, very occasional whitetail hunting (556 is legal in my state), target shooting, carbine courses, and [ugh] I guess also the whole "grid down scenario" thing [cringe]. But, mostly just fun and awesome range trips!
Overall vision: Build the best "Jack of all trades" MR556. Something to really own the ground between shotgun/pistol (0-100m) and bolt gun (600m+).
Questions
1. Colt Lower: I have a new complete colt lower already. Is there a big difference between the complete gun and just buying an MR Upper? Will I still get the rock solid lockup the MRs are famous for, or will it be sloppy M4 town?
2. Barrel Length: 14.5" or 16"? Does it significantly hurt the value of the gun to chop the Barrel off (Professionally)? Any performance decrease over factory 14.5s?
3. Optics: Initially I had planed to cut the barrel to 14.5 and use the TA31RCO-M4 ACOG. This combo is very familiar to me from the military. However, I am thinking an S&B short dot (or similar?) might give me more flexibility and reduce the need to chop the barrel. What do y'all think? Is there something else out there that y'all prefer? ELCAN maybe?
4. Standard or Competition: I kind of like the competition markings, is there a big reason not to get it?.
5. Where to buy: Where can I get a hold of a complete gun? Seems like everywhere is out of stock and GB is real expensive.
So what do y'all think?
Thanks,
Stew
So I've decided to jump on the AR15 bandwagon after being a longtime AK devote. I've tentatively settled on an MR556. I really love my HK pistols and want to keep it in the family. I set this out in subtopics after reading a few of these "tell me what I should do with my money" threads that seemed confusing.
Anyways...
Purpose: Only carbine I really want to own, can do everything well or pretty well inside 50-600. 3-gun, very occasional whitetail hunting (556 is legal in my state), target shooting, carbine courses, and [ugh] I guess also the whole "grid down scenario" thing [cringe]. But, mostly just fun and awesome range trips!
Overall vision: Build the best "Jack of all trades" MR556. Something to really own the ground between shotgun/pistol (0-100m) and bolt gun (600m+).
Questions
1. Colt Lower: I have a new complete colt lower already. Is there a big difference between the complete gun and just buying an MR Upper? Will I still get the rock solid lockup the MRs are famous for, or will it be sloppy M4 town?
2. Barrel Length: 14.5" or 16"? Does it significantly hurt the value of the gun to chop the Barrel off (Professionally)? Any performance decrease over factory 14.5s?
3. Optics: Initially I had planed to cut the barrel to 14.5 and use the TA31RCO-M4 ACOG. This combo is very familiar to me from the military. However, I am thinking an S&B short dot (or similar?) might give me more flexibility and reduce the need to chop the barrel. What do y'all think? Is there something else out there that y'all prefer? ELCAN maybe?
4. Standard or Competition: I kind of like the competition markings, is there a big reason not to get it?.
5. Where to buy: Where can I get a hold of a complete gun? Seems like everywhere is out of stock and GB is real expensive.
So what do y'all think?
Thanks,
Stew