BCM is an excellent option. As for the 14.5" BCM SOCOM barrel and gas port are concerned, I recently built a M4A1 SOPMOD Block II clone using a BCM 14.5" SOCOM barrel. It is accurate and functions flawlessly with M193 and M855 ammo. Running with a H2 buffer tames the carbine gas system. Many will say to buy the Colt LE6920 SOCOM over the BCM, but you cannot go wrong either. Personally, I would put my money on the BCM, but you will have to make that decision for yourself.
As far as LMT goes, they have been producing high quality ARs and components for just over 30 years. They have been involved with the NSWC for many years. As far as I know, they do not provide complete weapons systems to the U.S. military, but they do have several foreign military contracts for complete weapons. In regard to the straight vs. tapered FSB pins, I would not let that be a decision maker. LMT has been using straight pins for many years with full success. Are they as good as KAC? I will say that they are pretty much neck and neck. Each has their niche in the market and neither are cheap as you pay for their quality. I had a LMT Defender several years ago before I stupidly traded it. It was a rock-solid AR. I would love to have another.
When you have LMT, KAC, BCM, and Colt on the list, it can boil down to what you are willing to pay for quality and performance as well as the company behind it. Good luck with your decision.
Last edited by Renegade04; 08-27-19 at 14:52.
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