
Originally Posted by
Koshinn
Take a SR-15 E3 Mod1, add a raptor, pistol grip of choice, sling, light, laser, and a 1-6x and you're pretty much good to go. Effective from 2-500m, both day and night, with a light weight, reliable, accurate weapon with ambidextrous controls.
Yep. Pretty much.
Aside from ergonomics and aesthetics, we've seen an evolution of the platform with regards to different materials being used, from titanium to carbon fiber. Subsequently, an evolution in the manufacturing process as well. We've succeeded in squeezing as much accuracy as we can out of the platform, but have we really reached the limits on what we could achieve in terms of durability/reliability? The quality of individual parts are certainly there, and there are manufactures who do not cut corners when it comes to QC. I'd like to see a wide adaptation of KAC's E3 bolt system and LMT's monolithic upper receivers with interchangeable barrel capability, as well as ambidextrous controls being the standard among the top tier manufactures. While I do not doubt the AR platform will achieve venerable legendary status (if not already there) I think we will continue to see it evolve incrementally for a few more years. Perhaps we'll see lightweight integrated optics being the next thing - definitely must be more compact and lightweight than the OICW concept. Imagine an AR with a built in sighting system cable of 1-6x magnification, with 800 meter ranging capability, and an illuminated reticle without the use of batteries, but as compact and fast as an Aimpoint H1/T1. ---> Yeah, they're called iron sights. Lol
Last edited by Boba Fett v2; 08-02-13 at 19:04.
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