Thinking of buying BCM EAG HS, am I going to be sorry for not buying FF rail?
I'm thinking of buying this:
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-E...uh-eag2-hs.htm
As a lightweight iron-sight "keep it simple" rifle. I'll spare you the details of all of my decision making process, but after searching-around here and other sites I see this is a well-regarded option.
(there's already another thread on 14.5 pinned&welded vs 16" so not going into that here).
This version (link above) comes with handguard, instead of a Free-float rail.
I searched and saw the discussions already about free-float rail advantages. I already have a different rifle that I use for target-shooting, this rifle does not have to be that.
The version with FF rail is significantly more expensive, I don't think I need it right now. Stop me here if I'm wrong.
My question is:
1) I think I'm okay without having a free-float rail, like I said I want a "keep it simple" rifle that is lightweight this is not a target/bench shooting rifle.
_if_ I buy this version now, am I really going to be in some serious "oh crap I'm stuck" feeling later _if_ I have a change of heart and say "I really have to have a free-float rail" ?
My thinking is, If I really want to go that route later its easy-enough to get one of the rails that will go on the exsting barrel nut (e.g Centurion, etc) so even with a Pinned and Welded FH my options are still open to adding a rail later, right?
What say you? no big deal or "you're going to be sorry"
2) Deciding between the Standard A2X flashhider or BCM Gunfighter Comp, the price is only about a $45 difference, but its pinned-and-welded so want to "buy right" the first time. This will be the first time I've owned any AR that didn't have standard Birdcage. BCM Gunfighter Comp worth the $45 or don't waste my time and just go with the A2x ? Yes I did search on this, seems the BCM Gunfigher Comp hasn't been much reviewed yet?
Please advise, or stop me if I'm about to do something stupid.