Current thoughts on the ACR?

[HarvMcNasty]

Just wondering what the general concensus is on the ACR. I may be in the market for something and kind of wanted something different than the standard AR style platform. I guess a couple of years ago the ACR had problems, but how are they working out today. Did they work out all of the bugs? I.E. Uncommanded Multiple discharges. Thanks ya'll.

[JohnAtfAr15]

I like the ACR, I have shot my buddies a couple times without any problem. He's had it for a couple years now and he's never had a problem with it. i found a website that talks about it, it might give you a little more information http://thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/06...remington-acr/ If your in the market for a non AR platform style rifle, i would suggest (if you have the money) the SCAR 16(5.56) or 17(7.62). I believe the SCAR 16 is priced about $2500 and the 17 is about $3000. Great gun if you can afford it, not to mention if you can find one for sale.

[HarvMcNasty]

Cool man i will have to check that out. Is there any more opinions out there. Maybe people that own one or two. Maybe somebody that did own one but freaking hated it and got rid of it.

[BCmJUnKie]

[quote= Great gun if you can afford it, not to mention if you can find one for sale.[/QUOTE]

Or if you can afford MAGS

[Greg Bell]

It seems like a nice rifle to me. Sort of like the offspring of the Robinson XCR and the XM-8.

[WAR FACE]

It seems to me its biggest problem is the manufacture. All the problems I here of is parts breaking. A shame to it is a good idea. I'm going with a scar.

[BaronFitz]

No matter what they might have done lately, the ACR is still a nose heavy pig with a 1:9 twist rather than 1:7.

They could also stand to make the grip modular. If the angle or thickness aren't optimal for you, that's too bad.

That said, it is an interesting concept.

[ForTehNguyen]

works fine but it needs a LW barrel. Im not any faster with it then an appropriately modded AR. I still prefer the AR. Thats just a testament to how good and adaptable the AR is to keep up with the times.

[HarvMcNasty]

That is interesting. Apparently it sounds like the SCAR kicks the ACR's ass. So what about the Sig 556 any complaints or negative feedback on that?

[ChicagoTex]

So what about the Sig 556 any complaints or negative feedback on that?

Do a search. The 556-series is not thought of fondly on here.

[rob_s]

To knock off something with as much parts support as the DI AR you are going to have to bring something major to the table with NO shortcomings relative to the legacy platform. The ACR, the SCAR, the XCR, the 416, the Sig, whatever...

and no matter what, the sole-source nature of at least some, or all, of the parts is problematic.

[Failure2Stop]

Originally Posted by HarvMcNasty

Just wondering what the general concensus is on the ACR.

The what?
Oh, you mean that thing that looks like a Masada wrapped around a Bushamster AR but with no parts commonality?
No thanks.

[HarvMcNasty]

Well Im just asking simple questions, clearly Im not an expert and never claimed to be.

[shred4Him]

I have been hoping that the Beretta ARX-160 ends up being a good, cheaper civilian substitute for the ACR and SCAR. We shall see. I look at all of these platforms as an interesting addition to the collection as opposed to an alternative to the AR. As far as the military goes, none of the other platforms will sling 5.56 in an improved way. Considering these platforms will also be twice the cost, that equals immediate fail.

[Failure2Stop]

Originally Posted by HarvMcNasty

Well Im just asking simple questions, clearly Im not an expert and never claimed to be.

My reply was tongue in cheek.
My iPhone is not humor compatible apparently.

[iroquois pliskin]

Originally Posted by WAR FACE

It seems to me its biggest problem is the manufacture. All the problems I here of is parts breaking. A shame to it is a good idea. I'm going with a scar.

[insert scar reference here]



trolling is bad buddy...

[scottryan]

Originally Posted by HarvMcNasty

Just wondering what the general concensus is on the ACR.

The general thought is Remington better get their shit together and start selling the professional model with SBR options and parts support, sooner rather than later.

I don't know why they don't see the urgency on this matter.

[rob_s]

Originally Posted by scottryan

The general thought is Remington better get their shit together and start selling the professional model with SBR options and parts support, sooner rather than later.

I don't know why they don't see the urgency of this matter.

This is definitely true. If they want to save this debacle they need to make it a Remington commercial product and they need immediate backlog of parts, and configurations that the market wants to see.

[scottryan]

Originally Posted by shred4Him

I have been hoping that the Beretta ARX-160 ends up being a good, cheaper civilian substitute for the ACR and SCAR. We shall see. I look at all of these platforms as an interesting addition to the collection as opposed to an alternative to the AR. As far as the military goes, none of the other platforms will sling 5.56 in an improved way. Considering these platforms will also be twice the cost, that equals immediate fail.

The Beretta isn't going to be cheaper than any of the other offerings.

What equals immediate fail is cheaped out abortions like the SIG556.

[scottryan]

Originally Posted by rob_s

This is definitely true. If they want to save this debacle...

That is exactly what this is, a debacle.

The ACR was number 1 on my purchase list 4 years ago. Now it isn't even in the top 10 guns I want to buy.

The problems and circumstances with the ACR are so bad it isn't even worth discussing.

It is obvious the people that run these companies are do not have any type of professional gun use experience.

They might have years of working in the industry, but that isn't the same.