Simple Lightweight Carbine

[beavis612]

So, this build is kind of strange, given the current trends in rifles/carbines. I had a lower that i built earlier this year just sitting waiting for an upper to complete it. The gun was built with the purpose of being a truck gun, lightweight and simple. Some of the parts were taken off guns i already owned.

Parts list:
-Umbrella Corp Lower Receiver
-BCM LPK
-BCM RE, spring, H buffer
-Umbrella Corp Grip 23
-BCM Upper Receiver
-Colt .625 16" Carbine Barrel with FSB (6720)
-BCM KMR-A 7" Hand guard
-BCM BCG
-BCM Carry Handle
-A2 Flashhider
-Colt buttstock

[hk_shootr]

Very nice.......a light weight KISS carbine is a wonderful thing.

[AndyLate]

I really like that build! Have you weighed it? I have to say, the parts selection and quality are exceptional.

[beavis612]

I have not weighed the gun, as i do not have a scale to weigh accurately. As for the parts used, thanks for the compliment. I have used BCM or Colt parts in most of my builds.

[MOLON AABE]

Great looking Carbine!

Velocitas, Opprimere,
Violentia Operandi

[Pilot1]

That's my kind of AR!

[KalashniKEV]

Very nice.

I get a lot of enjoyment out of my 653-type and 14.5" LW MOE-clad rifles.

Everyone needs a KISS carbine.

[Renegade04]

Very nice.

I get a lot of enjoyment out of my 653-type and 14.5" LW MOE-clad rifles.

Everyone needs a KISS carbine.

I agree. I have several myself.

[gunnerblue]

I'm thinking about a build along these lines, myself, albeit with a lightweight (~12 oz) variable. Any thoughts as to an appropriate weight for the complete rifle?

[Renegade04]

I'm thinking about a build along these lines, myself, albeit with a lightweight (~12 oz) variable. Any thoughts as to an appropriate weight for the complete rifle?

Just to give you an idea, I built this one a few months ago. It weighs 6 lbs. 2.8 ozs. with an empty 30-rd. polymer magazine.