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I may be challenging dogma but I'm not playing games. It's a serious question. Is the TDP the minimum standard because it's the the "best" standard or because it's the only one published? Also, is it possible to build a "good" carbine that doesn't necessarily meet the TDP?
Originally Posted by Jaykayyy
As we all know, people use AR's for lots of things. Some of them include:
1. Target shooting
2. Hunting
3. Gun Games
4. Plinking
5. LE/MIL
6. Self Defense
In categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, the TDP has little to no relevance. Meaning that if your gun fails in some way, it really doesn't matter and is mostly an "inconvenience." So buy whatever you like that you believe will best fit your needs.
Categories 5 and 6 is a different type of animal. These guns might be saving someone’s life. So for them, we want a known standard to follow to ensure that every part fits, is reliable and can deliver a certain level of accuracy.
Now the question is, are their guns or parts that go above what the TDP calls for? I am sure there are some parts that will outlive a part built to the TDP standard. I am also sure that some people BELIEVE that something is better just because it fits their needs better, but it actually isn't better in any way (Carbine gas vs Middy Gas systems come to mind).
IMHO, there are few parts that have been verified (or at least tested) as being better than what the TDP calls out. Most of the "enhanced" parts are pretty much smoke and mirrors when you get right down to it.
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