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The discussion morphed to the cartridge, the question asked was regarding the 'platform.' My thoughts for improvement go to ergonomics - ambidextrous controls, controls more friendly for use with cold-weather gear, electronic trigger/firing mechanism, standardized (hey it's big Army) tubes with built in lights, designators and BUIS, instead of the current hodgepodge and hanging equipment everywhere.
All of those things would help the soldiers take fuller advantage of the cartridge itself, by then it would be time to leap frog to a new weapons system using the improvements as a jumping off place.
There is still a lot of life left in the AR/M16/M4 platform.
Last edited by 26 Inf; 05-02-15 at 12:39.
Those solutions aren't done well and locking back the bolt on an empty mag still sucks. It's easier on a FAL and that's awkward as well
As I said earlier- metal handguards are hot in the summer and cold in the winter and will burn/freeze your hands or other bits of exposed flesh respectively. That's just the rifle being exposed to the elements without shooting it.And why the death of metal handguards?? Plastic melts you know...
I've yet to see any photos or hear reports of quality plastic AR handguards melting. Not that I believe it won't happen or that it's never happened, but even with the heavy shooting schedule of a carbine class there's nary a peep about it. Carbon fiber is also an option
Last edited by MistWolf; 05-03-15 at 23:50.
INSIDE PLAN OF BOX
- ROAD-RUNNER LIFTS GLASS OF WATER- PULLING UP MATCH
- MATCH SCRATCHES ON MATCH-BOX
- MATCH LIGHTS FUSE TO TNT
- BOOM!
- HA-HA!!
-WILE E. COYOTE, AUTHOR OF "EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW IN LIFE, I LEARNED FROM GOLDBERG & MURPHY"
I am American
The Magpul BAD lever is an easy addition to solve the issue on locking back on an empty bolt. Not "milspec" or military issue of course. Seriously though, locking the bolt back on empty is very minor. Is it really that hard???
Regarding the elements, well its called gloves. I believe most soldiers use them anyway, and in the civilian world its easy enough to pack with your gear. I always bring mine in any range or 3gun event due to my hands sweating, or for better grip of the weapon.
Yes, there was a video of Magpul handguards burning/melting after extended shooting. This is not usually a big issue, and really the handguard (whether plastic or not) is a minor thing.
Can we do something about all the little parts in the lower? Detents, springs, etc?
“Answer The Bell...” J.W.
The BAD lever can interfere with the bolt locking back, is an exposed, unprotected mechanism and does nothing to address the awkward placement of the charging handle
Gloves are good for protecting the hands. Gloves are not not a good reason to not switch to a handguard material that offer superior thermal management. Gloves thin enough to allow proper manipulation of firearm controls offer limited thermal protection.Regarding the elements, well its called gloves. I believe most soldiers use them anyway, and in the civilian world its easy enough to pack with your gear. I always bring mine in any range or 3gun event due to my hands sweating, or for better grip of the weapon.
Heat management isn't just about shots fired. It's about the environment. I can tell you from experience that it takes only five minutes for metal handguards to become brutally uncomfortable when the weather is really cold or when the sun is hot. That's why none of my rifles have metal handguards and why none of my ARs are black or green
Then there is no reason NOT to use plastic.Yes, there was a video of Magpul handguards burning/melting after extended shooting. This is not usually a big issue, and really the handguard (whether plastic or not) is a minor thing.
This thread is about what would improve the AR. The areas I addressed are improvements I'd make
Last edited by MistWolf; 05-05-15 at 09:25.
INSIDE PLAN OF BOX
- ROAD-RUNNER LIFTS GLASS OF WATER- PULLING UP MATCH
- MATCH SCRATCHES ON MATCH-BOX
- MATCH LIGHTS FUSE TO TNT
- BOOM!
- HA-HA!!
-WILE E. COYOTE, AUTHOR OF "EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW IN LIFE, I LEARNED FROM GOLDBERG & MURPHY"
I am American
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