New Rifle: BCM 16" ELWF w/KMR 13" OR PSA 16" FN CHF pencil w/SSK 12"

[XD40Colorado]

Debating between the two. I already have a Spike's lower, so just looking at upper.

Cost is $200 more for the BCM. The BCM I think has the better quality control on their uppers, and the rail is lighter. PSA has an FN-manufactured CHF 16" pencil barrel, and the rail is slightly heavier by an ounce, but is made from 6061 T6 alum rather than the alum-mag alloy of the BCM, and I like the CHF barrel. I've fondled both, ergonomics on the BCM rail seem slightly better, but SSK isn't terrible; the finish on the BCM does seem pretty weak though.

My uses will be for home protection, plinking, the occasional coyote hunt, and as a general-purpose rifle for when (not if) the SHTF. I'll probably shoot close 1K rounds a year.

What are you guys' thoughts?

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ng-handle.html

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...elwf-kmr13.htm

[dentron]

Bcm is the better upper, but you already know that. For your uses the pamletto will probably be fine, but I would look for one without the MI rail or sell it and buy a decent rail (which puts you in the bcm price range).

[XD40Colorado]

Whats the issue with the SSK12 rail? Seems decent to me?

[Toecheese]

BCM.../thread

[dentron]

There are many rails on the market with far superior mounting systems available. I honestly think the bcm is the best on the market and worth the price difference with the rail alone. AND you get a better product overall, but you don't NEED it for your uses.

The MI rail will probably work fine, but I am not a fan of the attachment method and will not run them. I prefer DD/Larue/Centurion quad rails, but if I were to run a keymod again it would be a BCM.

[GH41]

What is the cost difference after you buy a CH and BCG for the PSA upper. Gunfighter CH & BCG for $70 makes the BCM upper look a lot better.

[XD40Colorado]

I already have the GF CH Mod 4 and a NiB BCG - so no price dif there

[jackblack73]

For only $70 more I'd pick up the BCM BCG and charging handle and either keeps them as spares or sell them.

[Korgs130]

Get the BCM, you won't regret it. The ELWF barrel and KMR are awesome.

[5.56Capital]

Even if you have the BCG and CL i would still get the BCM along with the BCG, CL for the extra 70. It's hard to beat that value.

With that said i have CHF PSA upper in the infamous gov profile and it's light years ahead of what im capable of as a shooter in terms of accuracy.
I dont mind the MI rail, but the KMR feels much better in the hand.