I'm sure this subject has been discussed, but I couldn't find a good thread on it.
The AR platform is probably the most modular and adaptive platform available today. I know many people utilize this for their initial setup, and to build a carbine that fits their exact needs/tastes. My question is how many of you use this modularity to utilize a carbine for different purposes, and I don't just mean just switching uppers.
I'm asking because I have had a bug to build an SPR/Recce type of carbine for a while, which would mainly be for fun and possibly some hunting. I first looked at building a complete carbine, and then at just an upper. Lately I have realized that there would not be too many differences between my HD carbine and the recce I would build. I already have a quality M4 with a free floated barrel and QD accessories. If I purchased a magnified optic and bipod with ADM mounts on both, I could convert my HD gun into a respectable (for my purposes) Recce type carbine in a few minutes. I could also fit all of this in a small hardcase.
How many of you have gone this route? How many of you have considered this, but decided against it? Why?
I ask because this just doesn't seem to be very popular, and more uses seem to equate to more (yet similar at the base) carbines for most folks.
Thanks,


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