Question on the BCM complete Mid-16 versus 14.5 LW mid

[maximus83]

BCM is now offering a complete "Mid-16." Details here:
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Mid-16-AR15-Bravo-Company-s/142.htm

After reading a number of recent threads here including markm's T&E thread on his BCM 14.5 mid, I plan to either get either this mid-16 or hold out for a 14.5 LW mid where I can attach a perm Battle Comp brake (the BC brakes for attaching to a 14.5 are due out this Fall acc to BC site).

Question: From what people here know about the BCM offerings, is a BCM mid-16 mid likely to shoot about as soft/smoothly as a 14.5 LW mid, when equipped with a similar type brake or FH? If there is a significant improvement in shootability then I might wait for the 14.5. Otherwise I will just go for the mid-16 and keep the flexibility of a removable FH or brake.

[Stickman]

Question: From what people here know about the BCM offerings, is a BCM mid-16 mid likely to shoot about as soft/smoothly as a 14.5 LW mid, when equipped with a similar type brake or FH?

If there is a significant improvement in shootability then I might wait for the 14.5. Otherwise I will just go for the mid-16 and keep the flexibility of a removable FH or brake.


Its the port size combined with the midlength gas system that makes the difference, the muzzle device obviously comes into play as well, but I don't think you are going to find much difference in felt recoil between the two options you are looking at. I say this as someone who owns and has tested both, and carries a BCM 14.5 middy duty weapon.



More information found at the below Military Times link.

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2010/05/17/bcm-14-5-midlength-upper-receiver-group-w-permanent-flash-hider/

[arizonaranchman]

Do any of you know if the gas port for the 14.5" is different than the 16" mid? Just wondering if they fine-tuned it just for the slightly shorter barrel or not...

An all-purpose buffer for the 14.5" is the "H" buffer correct? I've seen so many comment that it runs great with a variety of buffers, but wondering which is "best" in general for a variety of loads...

[DBake]

Its the port size combined with the midlength gas system that makes the difference, the muzzle device obviously comes into play as well, but I don't think you are going to find much difference in felt recoil between the two options you are looking at. I say this as someone who owns and has tested both, and carries a BCM 14.5 middy duty weapon.



More information found at the below Military Times link.

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2010/05/17/bcm-14-5-midlength-upper-receiver-group-w-permanent-flash-hider/

What muzzle device are you using on that duty weapon and why?

[archad]

It is PWS556. It came permantly attached from BCM to make it the legal length. If ever you fired a weapon with the PWS556 you will understand how much better you can control/accurately keep shots on targets(or bad guys)...I have one on mine..
http://fototime.com/B008CF528A6A521/standard.jpg

[Grease Monkey]

It is PWS556. It came permantly attached from BCM to make it the legal length. If ever you fired a weapon with the PWS556 you will understand how much better you can control/accurately keep shots on targets(or bad guys)...I have one mine..

This is a true statement. The pws makes a world of difference.

[Stickman]

What muzzle device are you using on that duty weapon and why?



Its wearing the PWS FSC, it puts rounds on target fast, and I can live with the muzzle flash. The side blast is something I wish were a bit less, but its light years better than most other comp devices out there.