I think I will wait for an Arad upper. I also would prefer to handle and disassemble a Carmel before buying one.
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I think I will wait for an Arad upper. I also would prefer to handle and disassemble a Carmel before buying one.
I like the stock. I like the adjustable gas. Not thrilled with the rather tall/chunky handguard or the 16" pencil barrel though. As with every new rifle platform that comes out, I don't see enough to move me away from the M4.
I get it. If I'm honest for years I always wanted an upgraded (or Rem production) ACR, but it looks like this might be the closest I get to that rifle, but as far as moving away from the AR that probably wont happen due to interchangeable parts and familiarity with the platform.
Anybody know when these become available?
The Carmel starting hitting dealers this past week.
I will wait a bit, but I am definitely getting one.
I took one home today and did a quick tabletop review.
https://youtu.be/1HZsPPxoTFE
I played with one today. Unfortunately the one I saw would not keep the stock locked in place. The latch seemed mighty shallow compared to the scar, etc. Maybe it was a fluke or maybe it will be a problem. It felt like a heavier modernized ARX. I will get one but I want to wait a bit to let them shake out any issues.