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MrLegalAce777
02-24-20, 19:07
I am looking to put together a rifle that I intend to keep for ever and serve as a do all shtf rifle. I already have my bcm lower and now its time for an upper and I am between solgw upper and bcm. What do you recommend including others? Budget is about 1100.
I prefer the elw barrel profile from bcm over the govt profile from solgw.
Craftsmanship they probably pretty close.
Rockhill12
02-24-20, 19:21
I've owned a bunch of brands. Just bought a 11.5 Bcm. Mcmr. Couldn't be happier.
MikhailBarracuda91
02-24-20, 19:34
If 20" barrels are your thing, check out the NOS M16A4 upper from Ohio ordnance works. It doesn't get much more shtf approved than that
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MrLegalAce777
02-24-20, 19:48
looking more for a 13.7-14.5 pinned upper. I read good things about solgw but also it seems like people talk about how good cs is but my concern is if its always something to the point to talk cs then is there an issue? I am leaning more towards the solgw 13.7 build if they get rails in soon. Also had a concern because they use qpq barrels and not chf barrels since I am trying to get the most out of the barrel(I shoot about 1k rounds a month)
Lawnchair 04
02-24-20, 19:55
Not speaking from personal experience with the company but if you shoot out a barrel solgw claims they will replace it for you. Might be a consideration if you continue to shoot 1k per month.
MikhailBarracuda91
02-24-20, 20:05
looking more for a 13.7-14.5 pinned upper. I read good things about solgw but also it seems like people talk about how good cs is but my concern is if its always something to the point to talk cs then is there an issue? I am leaning more towards the solgw 13.7 build if they get rails in soon. Also had a concern because they use qpq barrels and not chf barrels since I am trying to get the most out of the barrel(I shoot about 1k rounds a month)I think SOLGW is a top dog. And they replace your barrel for free like he said. For the money you can't go wrong with the patrol upper
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MrLegalAce777
02-24-20, 20:56
The only thing holding me back from it is the barrel. It looks like BA makes them and im unaware of BA quality. I have a lot of bcm and dd barrels that cost around 300 whereas the solgw is 160 and I know cost isnt everything but when its from good companies you do get what you pay for.
MikhailBarracuda91
02-24-20, 21:04
The only thing holding me back from it is the barrel. It looks like BA makes them and im unaware of BA quality. I have a lot of bcm and dd barrels that cost around 300 and I know cost isnt everything but when its from good companies you do get what you pay for.Right now SOLGW is still small and making a name for themselves. You're going to get really good value man. I would buy with confidence. DD is still good and so is BCM. I buy from them too, but they're at the point now where they can afford to ride on their reputation and start cost cutting here and there.
You can always call them and ask any questions. I've done it to FN
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Blankstrap
02-25-20, 08:36
OP, flip a coin. Both will serve your purpose equally well. It should come down to which one presently offers your preferred configuration at your chosen price point. If neither's hitting that mark, check out Daniel Defense, LMT, Sionics, Geissele and Centurion. Someone'll suit you, and they're all good to go.
I entirely reject the "if they have good customer service, they must need it" theory of business appraisal -- it's too simple and often to my eye the province of motivated detractors.
If you want one name from the two mentioned and as good a reason as any, I say BCM so it'll "match" your lower. ;). I did that and am entirely pleased.
What is the story on SOLGW? I saw the main man at Iraqgunz' memorial but didn't get a chance to meet him.
IKnowNotEverything
02-25-20, 10:40
1K rounds a month? SOLGW. Mike has already said that they'll replace a shot out barrel, and the word of mouth of a happy customer shooting that much is free advertising that pays for itself.
The only thing holding me back from it is the barrel. It looks like BA makes them and im unaware of BA quality. I have a lot of bcm and dd barrels that cost around 300 whereas the solgw is 160 and I know cost isnt everything but when its from good companies you do get what you pay for.
Generally BA quality is pretty good, especially for the price. However, even though BA makes the barrels, they are made per SOLGW's specs and inspected by them to ensure quality. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from SOLGW.
Having said that, you can't go wrong with either BCM or SOLGW.
PrivateCitizen
02-25-20, 12:52
… I intend to keep forever and serve as a do all shtf rifle. I already have my bcm lower … Budget is about 1100.
BCM is the new Colt, in essence.
It isn't sexy anymore because it is just common parlance around here: BCM/LMT/Sionics/Centurion (and a very limited number of others) … if forever and 100% no BS dialed in is the premise then you pick something with a track record.
Thus far the replies to this thread contain 'seems like', 'if', 'I read', 'replace the barrel' …
I mean, 'seems like' or 'killer logo' or 'the warranty' … translation: instagram, fuzzies, and warranties. Yeah, they don't protect anyone.
Order a BCM(sic) pinned 14.5 and meet the world with confidence.
looking more for a 13.7-14.5 pinned upper. I read good things about solgw but also it seems like people talk about how good cs is but my concern is if its always something to the point to talk cs then is there an issue? I am leaning more towards the solgw 13.7 build if they get rails in soon. Also had a concern because they use qpq barrels and not chf barrels since I am trying to get the most out of the barrel(I shoot about 1k rounds a month)
I am looking to put together a rifle that I intend to keep for ever and serve as a do all shtf rifle. I already have my bcm lower and now its time for an upper and I am between solgw upper and bcm. What do you recommend including others? Budget is about 1100.
You wont keep it forever. Bolt and barrel will be gone in 2 years.
What are you shooting now, that 1k rounds monthly?
Why not that company?
runningbear762
02-26-20, 15:42
Agreed. I snagged up an NOS Sabre Defense A4 uppers.
MrLegalAce777
02-26-20, 15:49
What are you shooting now, that 1k rounds monthly?
Why not that company?
Right now its a bcm upper and its been great qnd while the mcmr rail was good its finally bent so I wanted an upper with a stronger rail and the solgw 74 rail looks more beefy. I ended up ordering a bcm upper with the qrf rail since that one will probably be more rigid than the mcmr and keep the whole rifle a bcm.
MikhailBarracuda91
02-26-20, 19:34
Agreed. I snagged up an NOS Sabre Defense A4 uppers.You should post pictures of that. I was torn between that and the FN. Ultimately I decided to go FN because I found everything original and new condition
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Mike at SOLGW is the man, he’s been know to give out his personal cell to customers to ensure they’re taken care of. I’d have a hard time passing up on a M76 upper with their wedgelock handguard.
However BCM is excellent, I also am a huge fan of the geissele URG-I upper, mine hovers around .75 moa with fgmm ammo. I’m sure it could do even better if there was a better shooter pulling the trigger.
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