Let's talk about high end piston AR's...

[hoevito]

...namely the Barrett Rec 7 gen 2 and the LMT CQBPS16. I know a lot of guys here feel a certain way about piston AR's vs. DI but that's not the point...I'm mainly curious in learning how these two in particular stack up against other piston systems like the HK416/MR556, PWS, POF, LWRC, and other high end AR's.

Prices have come down on them quite a bit recently and both can be found in the $1400-$1600 range if you look hard enough, and I was interested in learning more about how they stack up to other piston guns. Both seem to be well designed short stroke systems and of high quality, but there's not a ton of info out there on them.

LMT CQBPS




Barrett Rec 7 Gen 2

[czgunner]

I was able to get a Barrett Rec7 gen 2 flyweight for a good price on gunbroker. It's really nicely put together. Mine is green in 5.56. I haven't done any accuracy shooting with it yet, just some plinking to verify function on my short range at home.

[RetroRevolver77]

That rental range out in Nevada didn't have anything nice to say about piston AR's and they run them hard. I think the only gun they recommend with a piston in somewhat of an "AR" style- is the SCAR series.

[hk_shootr]

The only manufactured piston 5.56 gund I have are PWS
I have a Mk116 mod 1, Mk116 Mod 2 and a Mk114 Mod 2

I have tried a LWRC Reaper, just did not get the accuracy I was looking for, went back to a MWS308

I've been nothing but pleased with the PWS offerings. I have a buddy that has a Barrett, he loves it.
I really don't think you can go wrong with the top four or five piston builders.

I still have a few DI guns, they have their place in my heart and always will.
My "go-to" is the Mk114 mod 2.