My AR pistol is a heavy bitch. 10.3 govt barrel, RIS II rail, SBA3, H2 buffer, and LAW folder. I haven’t weighed it, but with the LEAP/T2, sling, and PL2 light it’s noticeably heavier than my 16” BCM with a 15” KMR and an A5 buffer. However, the MK18 doesn’t feel unwieldy because it’s so short. It just feels rock solid.
IMO there’s nothing wrong with a lightweight pistol as long as the BCG and buffer are quality, full auto parts.
This is one of those things I thot' I had figured out, and now I'm not so sure.
Conventional wisdom was a full-circle, full auto carrier, and buffer. Now some guys are going exactly the opposite direction, apparently in pursuit of a really light rifle. Always something new.
Moon
I agree, I wouldn't skimp on weight with the BCG, I only ever want a normal FA carrier in any AR I own.
I'm sure my cheap BCA BCGs days are numbered. Easy switch to something better in the future.
Is weight the only advantage these guys are seeing? I can't imagine it's good for reliability or longevity.
Moon
The light weight bolt carrier/buffer in combination with an adjustable gas block is supposed to allow the shooter to tune for minimal felt recoil and muzzle movement. You can also drop quite a bit of weight, albeit in the middle of the gun.
I agree that it seems like reliability and or longevity would suffer.
Last edited by AndyLate; 06-16-19 at 17:05.
Unecessary expense too. Mine's a bit jumpy with its .087 gas port and H buffer, but it ain't nothin'. Gun runs, hasn't missed a beat yet.
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