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Thread: San 553 vs B&T APC223

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    Quote Originally Posted by TMS951 View Post
    I think you went with the right choice. I documented my feeding issues with my APC223 in on eof the apc223 threads in this forum. Basically it would not feed anything but the pointiest ammo like M855 or MK262. Softpoint Gold Dot ammo was a spectacular failure.

    Question for you, did you order from JDI firearms? I see everything is listed as back ordered on their website, did they accept your order and how long did they say before you will get anything? thanks!
    Yes sir. Dave at JDI

    Sounds like Diopter is a little over 180 days / 6+ months

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    I own a 553, Steel lower, Diopter, 8", 4 position gas valve. Great rifle, it's now an SBR (went with the fixed length folding stock, Swiss, added a B&T optic rail, a SIG flash hider for my suppressors, B&T quad handguard ordered. I am also planing on purchasing a B&T APC 223, 9" which I will SBR. I got mine through Dave with JDI and it took around 6 months, but was well worth it and Dave is a stand up guy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rev View Post
    I own a 553, Steel lower, Diopter, 8", 4 position gas valve. Great rifle, it's now an SBR (went with the fixed length folding stock, Swiss, added a B&T optic rail, a SIG flash hider for my suppressors, B&T quad handguard ordered. I am also planing on purchasing a B&T APC 223, 9" which I will SBR. I got mine through Dave with JDI and it took around 6 months, but was well worth it and Dave is a stand up guy.
    That pretty much is what I have. I have had the B&T quad handguard in the past but did not like it. It adds weight and just seems to change the feel/handiness of the weapon for me. Mine has an Aimpoint T1 on the rail.

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    I think the quad rail, while overly heavy, is a necessity on a 552/553 that actually gets used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshNC View Post
    I think the quad rail, while overly heavy, is a necessity on a 552/553 that actually gets used.
    I would agree for military/LE use. I am fortunately retired from all that..

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    I feel like I need to add the quad rail to my order now.

    Anything that makes it such a necessity? Or is it just the typical foregrip, light, ect?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexasAggies View Post
    I feel like I need to add the quad rail to my order now.

    Anything that makes it such a necessity? Or is it just the typical foregrip, light, ect?
    Mags. Lots of mags. I would also recommend some spare parts if you plan on shooting a lot. Not that the 55x breaks parts, but I like having spare parts. A spare bolt head, piston, a couple recoil springs, cocking handle, gas valve, rubber dust covers with rivets. Spare barrels too if you want to really have your bases covered.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TexasAggies View Post
    I feel like I need to add the quad rail to my order now.

    Anything that makes it such a necessity? Or is it just the typical foregrip, light, ect?
    Honestly I had a 552 with a simple side rail for a light and that is all I needed. Nice thing about the 552/553 is keeping it light.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteyrAUG View Post
    Honestly I had a 552 with a simple side rail for a light and that is all I needed. Nice thing about the 552/553 is keeping it light.
    The plastic handguard gets very hot very quickly if you shoot it for normal strings of fire. I will respectfully disagree with you on this. The 552/553 handguard is a total afterthought. The quad rail should come standard. And the quad rail needs significant lightening.
    SLG Defense 07/02 FFL/SOT

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    Should I buy an SG 551P?
    Why do the loudest do the least?

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