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    The VTAC is the top-of-the-line model IIRC.

    Didn't it have a 4140 1x7 chrome lined 5.56 barrel? Don't know about the BCG set-up.

    Looks like a real nice working rifle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by An Undocumented Worker View Post
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't short stroking be indicative of not enough gas reaching the bolt carrier?
    That's correct. Short stroking could be caused by quite a few things. Improper Mag height. A non standard mag could be too tall and make contact with the bolt carrier to slow it down. Gas leaks from a loose gas tube in the gas block, gas block leaking and gas/bolt rings, loose gas key, are others things that may cause a short stroke. The common issue is that they are all robbing gas from the system and slowing the carrier speed.

    I would think that a heavier buffer would just exacerbate such a problem
    It can if you use a buffer that's too heavy. Carbine length rifles run better with an H buffer. Many companies send them out with a carbine buffer to save money. A mid-length runs just fine with a carbine buffer. Just shoot yours until you start having problems, then toss in a H buffer.
    Last edited by RogerinTPA; 07-16-09 at 22:35.
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    Quote Originally Posted by An Undocumented Worker View Post
    I Picked up one of these last fall and have had the opportunity to put approx 2,000 rnds through it so far. As far as I can tell it has been a great gun.

    Has anyone else had any experience with this model and what are your opinions on it?


    A couple other questions I have since this is my first AR. What kinda of barrel wear should I expect at this round count, what should the bore look like. As I am unfamiliar as to how to judge condition of a chrome lined bore.
    With this low round count there should not be any real wear on the barrel.

    Review from when I first received my VTAC Rifle

    S&W VTAC Rifle used in this carbine class

    I have also used my VTAC RIfle in a Pat Rogers class.




    So far so good with the S&W version of the VTAC rifle. I have yet to have a malfunction that was actually related to the weapon. I have only seen one on a shelf and that was in a local LE supply store.

    Time will only tell as I get more rounds down range with this rifle.

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    Now that you have a good amount of rounds through the gun, as well as a couple classes, what are your thoughts on the rail? Do you still like it? I have always been intrigued by the VTAC rail as it seems to fit my needs perfectly. I don't need tons of rails space, all I run is a light and a fold down front sight.

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    Whats the weight on the V Tac?

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    If only S&W make it in a mid-length. Noveske's VTAC is a middy, but are not in stock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by STS View Post
    Now that you have a good amount of rounds through the gun, as well as a couple classes, what are your thoughts on the rail? Do you still like it? I have always been intrigued by the VTAC rail as it seems to fit my needs perfectly. I don't need tons of rails space, all I run is a light and a fold down front sight.
    I still prefer the VTAC Modular Handguard System over other rail handguard systems because you can place your rail sections where you want them instead of having to deal with a handguard system that is covered in rail. Viking Tactics has a new style rail system that is being made by Troy. I was in VTAC Corp. HQ's last week and hand my hands on one. I like the new rail system over the older due to its ease of installation and removal for weapon maintenance. Also a nice feature of the new rail is that it has a smaller profile than the older system. I will actually get to spend some time on the range with the new rail system next weekend so I will have a better opinion of it by the conclusion of the Street Fighter Class.


    New VTAC Rail

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    Any updates on when the 2010 M&P 15 VTAC will be available?

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