Well, I hate to do this, but I'm at the point where I feel like I'm going in circles, and I really could use some helpful info to break the mindlock I'm in over picking a new rifle.
Here's my thoughts so far:
With a lot of luck, I'll be upgrading my AR soon. Based on a pile of research, I've decided I either want a Daniel Defense, or BCM. I know I could probably just flip a coin here, but there's some other issues-
First, I'm leaning heavily toward a midlength. If I was going to stick with a carbine I would have grabbed a DD XV-EZ and been done with it. But based on what I'm seeing with my current carbine and what I've read, I think a midlength will suit me better, namely because I need more rail length.
Of the two brands, I'm torn between the DD M4V3, or BCM Mid16 Mod 2.
http://www.bravocompanymfg.com/AR15_...ID_16_s/31.htm
http://www.danieldefense.com/?page=s...product_id=207
Here's why: (Not in order of importance)
1) They both come with a rail- good. But I'm not sure I really want to get into free float territory with the DD just yet.
I admit that I have limited experience in the area of these rifles, and at this time the drop-in on the BCM seems to be the better choice for ease of use (I won't have to worry about fooling with the front sight at all either). Plus, it seems that any advantage I may get from a free float, I'm really not going to need for it's intended uses.
It also appears that both rails have QD sockets-also good. But on the BCM they are both front and rear. This seems likely to cause an issue when I go to mount a light. I don't know if anyone makes light mounts that will go over this. My current mount consideration is Gear Sector.
2)They both come with rear sights- good. But I really don't want a fixed sight like the DD- I really DO want the Troy (?) on the BCM.Of course I could sell the DD sight and make enough to get the Troy....
I will be using an Eotech as my RDS.
3)Rear receiver QD sling attachment point- DD has it, BCM doesn't. This is a very big issue, as I fully intend to use this method to attach a sling.
I could get a QD mount like DD's installed, but I'm not sure I want to screw with the factory staking...
I could get a bolt-on QD mount, but so far they seem to either interfere with your face (could be a big issue), or cause the stock to be unable to fully collapse (minor issue).
4)Flared magwell- DD has it, BCM says nothing- I'm guessing they don't? Apparently this is a well liked feature of DD's rifles, that would be nice to have. Although, I haven't had any issues yet with my current rifle as far as seating and release of magazines (running Pmags).
On a side note, one of my planned upgrades- the Gunfighter charging handle is already included with the BCM. Kind of a trade-off here, I suppose.
5)Price. This, for me is what it all boils down to in the end-the BCM seem like it will fit my budget better, overall. I know you're getting a lot with the DD, but for the price of the BCM, I could get an MOE stock, bolt-on QD mount, and probably still have money left over....
So, opinions anyone?
Am I making any sense of this?
Just can't seem to make a final decision either way...
My thanks in advance for taking the time to read through that wall of text.![]()


Of course I could sell the DD sight and make enough to get the Troy....
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Although it seems like anything "budget" in this area will never really be that.

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