Salient Arms - Update to my previous closed thread.
Went to update my previous thread, but it was closed.
My buddy's purchased those Salient Arms Tier 1 AR's and per my recommendation and some concerns asked for a breakdown of what they're getting for their $3K.
Took a while for them to respond, but hopefully this information can help anyone looking at one of these in the future. From the looks of it, and price paid (hoping they get there money's worth!), I can't assume they'll get a "bad" rifle.
Here's the response they got:
"Here is the breakdown of components in our AR15 build.
LVOA 16" handguard with three 2" 1913 rail segments
14.5" chrome lined barrel with a Battlecomp 2.0 pinned and welded with a 1:7 twist
SAI upper/lower billet matched set
SAI fitted/tuned Super Dynamic 3G Geissele trigger
Stippled pistol grip with finger groove removed
Magpul flip ups
Magpul CTR buttstock
SAI bolt carrier group - lightened and coated in TIN
Barrels are offered in 1:7 and 1:9 twist rate depending on ammunition choice. Typically we are building 1:7 per customers request."
Can someone explain why the BCG would be lightened and coated in TIN. I would think it's to reduce friction/wear...but what would that exactly do? Prolong the life of the BCG? Also, why/how would you lighten it?
Re: Salient Arms - Update to my previous closed thread.
That forearm looks miserable, almost like a benchrest type hand guard. That plus a plain old Magpul CTR? I like the stock but not that much. Also, is it really a stippled A2 grip? Eww. Seems like a pretty much standard RR/DPMS/Bushy type gun for about $2200 extra. I would rather have a Stag 3G with the "milspec" whatever upgrade. Most of all I would rather have a 6920 or DDM4. Aww shit, if we are going fancy make mine a BCM Jack.
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