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As far as the paradigm shift idea - I'm not saying it is...I'm saying it's a possibility. Things could be changing, especially in the SBR 14.5" and under department. Why are Barrett, FN, Beretta, H&K, Colt, etc. coming out with piston systems? Why are modular/interchangeable piston systems hitting the market and growing in popularity? Why is production increasing / piston system pricing dropping due to economies of scale stemming from increased demand? Why are hundreds of companies spending millions of $ on R&D for piston systems?
I agree that there need to be some standards, but the questions remain - who/what/when/where/how?
We'll see how it all shakes out.
Bryant
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LWRC for me. My M6A2 is awesome.
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BoringGuy45,
Have you tried joining Ar15.com? Your questions are better suited for that forum![]()
This answer cracks me up EVERY SINGLE TIME IT'S USED. Is that all the over whelming reason to get a piston gun? Really? I regularly take my ARs to the 3 and 4K mark with just lube and they run just fine wet and dirty.
It is a solution in search of a problem. There is not standard upon which they are built. All pistons are not the same, have there own unique problems and deposits carbon on the other end of the gun.
The only piston I'd consider would be an HK or FN SCAR since both are built for and used by US SOF. Unless you are shooting a lot suppressed and full auto, there is no logical reason to get a piston gun other than for shits and giggles.
For God and the soldier we adore, In time of danger, not before! The danger passed, and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted." - Rudyard Kipling
Because demand drives the market. The civilian market zeros in on what the military wants (convertible multi caliber firearms, some piston, some DI) then wants to be the first on the block with said weapon. For now, the demands of the ignorant masses, everyone trying to convince everyone else they should own a piston. The masses are demanding one, for no other sound, realistic reason than "It's easier to clean" or the military is interested in developing X type weapon.![]()
Last edited by RogerinTPA; 02-23-11 at 00:02.
For God and the soldier we adore, In time of danger, not before! The danger passed, and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted." - Rudyard Kipling
Where are you looking that BCM uppers are running $700? Wherever it is, look elsewhere, save $200, and put that $200 into buying ammo for a class. That is what I would do.
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