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Should I get an ACR?
1/8/2011 9:33:22 PM
I was at my local gun store and they had an ACR and a SCAR on display. I picked up both and started messing around with the. I fell in love with the ACR. After coming home and doing some reading on it I decided it was what I was looking for in a rifle. To me personally I think it is perfect when it comes to ergonomics and adaptability. It feels like I'm picking up my AR-15 but much better. The only thing that is stopping me is right now I don't have the money and I read up on that recall. Also from what my local gun store told me ACR's have production problems and the parts aren't to a point were you can swap them between another ACR. I don't know how true the last one is but still it hasn't played much into my decision.
With the recall is now a good time to purchase one or should I wait a few months before I decide to?
With the recall is now a good time to purchase one or should I wait a few months before I decide to?
1/8/2011 9:38:48 PM
I like mine.
I got a basic, then put an enhanced stock on it.
I haven't sent it back for the recall yet though.
I got a basic, then put an enhanced stock on it.
I haven't sent it back for the recall yet though.
1/8/2011 9:39:15 PM
what parts cant you swap from one to another?
i've had no problems with mine whatsoever, they are going down in price quickly, i'm debating on getting a 2nd one now
i've had no problems with mine whatsoever, they are going down in price quickly, i'm debating on getting a 2nd one now
1/8/2011 9:48:43 PM
The price has come down quite a bit already. You can pick up enhanced ones for 1850 on Cheaper Then Dirt. They have lowered the MSRP's in the new 2011 catalog and introduced several new configurations. I would wait another month or two until these new models start hitting distributors. I would guess you will get one for around 1700 by then. I wouldn't worry about the recall stuff, it's a simple firing pin/spring change even if you had to buy one of the older models. Mine has been super so far and I would buy another without question.
1/8/2011 9:51:56 PM
Originally Posted By WinstonWolf:
The price has come down quite a bit already. You can pick up enhanced ones for 1850 on Cheaper Then Dirt. They have lowered the MSRP's in the new 2011 catalog and introduced several new configurations. I would wait another month or two until these new models start hitting distributors. I would guess you will get one for around 1700 by then. I wouldn't worry about the recall stuff, it's a simple firing pin/spring change even if you had to buy one of the older models. Mine has been super so far and I would buy another without question.
The price has come down quite a bit already. You can pick up enhanced ones for 1850 on Cheaper Then Dirt. They have lowered the MSRP's in the new 2011 catalog and introduced several new configurations. I would wait another month or two until these new models start hitting distributors. I would guess you will get one for around 1700 by then. I wouldn't worry about the recall stuff, it's a simple firing pin/spring change even if you had to buy one of the older models. Mine has been super so far and I would buy another without question.
+1
This is my advice as well. The MSRP being pushed down should push the market price down.
1/8/2011 9:55:35 PM
i went with scar lighter, better balanced.
1/8/2011 9:59:44 PM
Originally Posted By pjomalley:
i went with scar lighter, better balanced.
i went with scar lighter, better balanced.
I played with both of them side by side I like the ACR but that's just me.
I love the ergo's on the ACR and a con to the SCAR is I find the safety is stickier than the ACR.
I think I'm going to wait a few more months for the prices to come down further.
1/8/2011 9:59:58 PM
Originally Posted By bigdog200399:
what parts cant you swap from one to another?
i've had no problems with mine whatsoever, they are going down in price quickly, i'm debating on getting a 2nd one now
what parts cant you swap from one to another?
i've had no problems with mine whatsoever, they are going down in price quickly, i'm debating on getting a 2nd one now
+1.... The ACR with A-TACS camo looks pretty sweet....
ETA: Oh, and to answer OP's question, YES, you should get an ACR..
1/8/2011 10:04:02 PM
I have one in layaway I'll have it out next week. ACR's have dropped 50.00 since I've ordered mine. I shot the Scar and ACR at a shoot and was hooked .
1/8/2011 10:11:20 PM
I have one, and if they keep coming out with more options I own at least one more..
1/8/2011 10:14:45 PM
Originally Posted By balki:
ETA: Oh, and to answer OP's question, YES, you should get an ACR..
ETA: Oh, and to answer OP's question, YES, you should get an ACR..
I have determined that.
This is what has sold me on getting one:
"The original Magpul Masada design represents an amalgamation of several recent rifle designs, incorporating what is considered by its designers to be the best features of each in a single, lightweight, modular rifle platform.[6] Design features from the Armalite AR-18 (short-stroke gas system), the FN SCAR (upper receiver, charging handle location), the Heckler & Koch G36/XM8 (liberal use of polymer components), the M16/AR-15 (trigger pack), and the M16 (barrel, fire control group) are clearly prevalent. The rifle also includes several features developed by Magpul, such as a quick-change barrel/trunnion system, adjustable gas regulator, non-reciprocating charging handle, and storage compartments located in the stock and grip.[7] Just prior to the deal with Bushmaster, Magpul made additional changes to their design—the most obvious of these is the relocation of the ambidextrous operating handle to a forward position (somewhat similar to the Heckler & Koch G3 and Heckler & Koch MP5 series of weapons)" Quoted from wikipedia. Also all of those happen to be some of my most favorite weapons. So why own all of those when I can own one that has all the best features of them?
1/8/2011 10:16:22 PM
Originally Posted By Solidius:
I have one, and if they keep coming out with more options I own at least one more..
I have one, and if they keep coming out with more options I own at least one more..
The thought of selling my Magpul/Noveske MPL rifle and getting a 2nd ACR (in ATACS when it's released)
has SERIOUSLY crossed my mind. I REALLY REALLY like my coyote ACR.... I like shooting it suppressed
even better. I'm still amazed at how clean the damn thing is after shooting suppressed... I love it.
-ZA
1/8/2011 10:28:03 PM
Originally Posted By ZA206:
The thought of selling my Magpul/Noveske MPL rifle and getting a 2nd ACR (in ATACS when it's released)
has SERIOUSLY crossed my mind. I REALLY REALLY like my coyote ACR.... I like shooting it suppressed
even better. I'm still amazed at how clean the damn thing is after shooting suppressed... I love it.
-ZA
Originally Posted By Solidius:
I have one, and if they keep coming out with more options I own at least one more..
I have one, and if they keep coming out with more options I own at least one more..
The thought of selling my Magpul/Noveske MPL rifle and getting a 2nd ACR (in ATACS when it's released)
has SERIOUSLY crossed my mind. I REALLY REALLY like my coyote ACR.... I like shooting it suppressed
even better. I'm still amazed at how clean the damn thing is after shooting suppressed... I love it.
-ZA
The thought of selling my Bushmaster AR-15 has already crossed my mind.
1/9/2011 5:12:26 AM
I think the ACR is one to get. I'm going to give it a few more months and see if some improvements in weight and barrel profile are in the works. Hoping that they lose the M4 barrel and shave a little weight. No biggie if they don't though. Price is coming down to more realistic levels. One thing that attracts me is the plans for 6.8. Love that round.
1/9/2011 4:37:08 PM
Originally Posted By WinstonWolf:
The price has come down quite a bit already. You can pick up enhanced ones for 1850 on Cheaper Then Dirt. They have lowered the MSRP's in the new 2011 catalog and introduced several new configurations. I would wait another month or two until these new models start hitting distributors. I would guess you will get one for around 1700 by then. I wouldn't worry about the recall stuff, it's a simple firing pin/spring change even if you had to buy one of the older models. Mine has been super so far and I would buy another without question.
The price has come down quite a bit already. You can pick up enhanced ones for 1850 on Cheaper Then Dirt. They have lowered the MSRP's in the new 2011 catalog and introduced several new configurations. I would wait another month or two until these new models start hitting distributors. I would guess you will get one for around 1700 by then. I wouldn't worry about the recall stuff, it's a simple firing pin/spring change even if you had to buy one of the older models. Mine has been super so far and I would buy another without question.
CTD now shows Enhanced for $1866, but didn't see if there is a standard cost for shipping or not. Got mine through Executive Gun Runners for $1955 shipped to Ohio FFL & they were very good through the deal with communication & expediting delivery.
Prices likely will not moderate much more –– simply "supply & demand" economics. Purchases are picking back up again in post recall, so what we have now is likely it until there is another slowdown or market saturation.
