Quote History Originally Posted By RRAMODERATOR:
We already do one....the X-Series LAR-47 (all four variants) is a mid-length.
Before we do much in the mid on as another 16" platform, I think we'll be doing 10.5" SBRs and pistols.
Steve/RRA
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Thanks.
The description on the RRA website isn't that clear. So only in a $1600 18" rifle.
Your rifle has the best reputation from what I can find for reliability with a wide variety of mags and your 7.62x39 bolts have a pretty good reputation as well. So I'm leaning in its direction. The flip side is that most reasonably priced versions of it are carbine length gas systems.
A longer gas system gives a gentler gas impulse and thus the strain on the bolt is (at least theoretically) lessened leading to (at least theoretically) longer lasting bolt components.
If I purchased the 18", and got the barrel cut down to 16" (or 14.5") I would be out well over $1800 (assuming purchase at MSRP + cost of cutdown + s/h + transfer fees). Given that I'd also be ditching the muzzle brake and rail... I could easily build 3 PSA AR47s for that price.
More for me to chew on and consider.