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1) I am still a consultant for HK
2)I have 2 HK416 uppers (10 & 14.5 inch) - not complete weapons - yet
3)I have an LWRC SRT gun that I have been using some lately that runs like a champ; it would be my first choice in a piston AR of what is currently available since the HK416 is not
4) A Colt 6920 is a very good gun ( I used one for a long time while instructing) and is just fine for most civilian and LE users - just keep it lubed
5) I recommend a piston AR for the following;
a) barrel length less than 14.5 inches
b) extensive full auto fire
c) wide variety of ammo being used
d) suppressed use
6) I hope the HK416 & 417 will be available to civilians and individual LE officers someday - I have campaigned tirelessly for this since the 416 was introduced
7) The 416 would be my first choice in a 5.56mm assault rifle if given the option
8) I have seen alot of ammo shot out of a 416 (probably more than anyone in the USA) - and in my experience it is MORE accurate than a DI AR - I have seen a 10 inch 416 shoot minute of angle from a machine rest at the factory after being fired 12,000 rds during a lot acceptance test - I, like others who witnessed it, would never have believed it is I had not seen it myself
9) The spec ops users of the 416 I train and know love the gun except for the weight (it has a fairly heavy barrel under that rail system) - HK is offering a lighter profile barrel as an option now
10) I have shot the POF and LWRC and prefer the LWRC for its low weight, quality construction, and use of standard receiver height for optics. The POF is nice but I dont like the taller rail system and nose heavy feel as much, but it is just as functional. [NOTE: this paragraph may not have been part of the original Vickers post; see post 24 below for more info]
Hope this clears some things up
Cheers
Larry Vickers
Personally, I don't like the idea of milling down a normal rail until it's paper thin in spots. Doesn't sound like a combat-ready setup to me.