So I've been hit with the bug to drop a pretty penny on a nice 5.56 rifle. I already own a DDM4V1 LW, which I love and love the fact I can pretty much swap out any parts that I may need to with milspec parts, so now I'm looking for something a little different. I've been up in the air with what I want, along with the KAC SR-15 E3 I've been considering a SCAR 16s (I have a 17s), LWRC SPR (with ambi controls), Noveske w/switchblock or possibly LMT MRP.
LMT MRP & Noveske are pretty much only honorable mentions as the weight and balance turns me off, both are probably the most accurate of the bunch but I'm looking for lightweight. I currently own no NFA toys, but in the not too distant future can see myself setting up a trust and purchasing a supressor (something to consider which rifles would run the best suppressed).
The SCAR, LWRC & KAC were pretty much at the top of my list and all have the proprietary parts. At this point I'm leaning towards the KAC as it felt great in my hands when I picked it up at the LGS a few weeks ago. It lacked the rear ambi sling attachment, but from what I read this was a KAC goof up that has since been corrected.
So my questions regarding the KAC:
1. I understand the E3 bolt has a life of 20,000 rounds and replacement bolts are very expenisve (like $350), but is the BCG also proprietary or is it milspec?
2. Is there any known issue with KACs & Pmags? This is one of the things that turned me off about the SCAR 16 is pmag issues.
3. Does KAC sell SR-15 E3 Mod 1s with Giessele trigger installed or is the only option the KAC trigger? Reading some of the reports on this forum and others about the lack of durability w/ the KAC trigger would be the main reason I'd be looking to replace it.


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