Posted: 12/2/2016 9:14:45 PM EDT
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Any plans for a MidLength gassed LAR47?
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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 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. |
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If you cut an 18" mid to 16" or 14.5", you would run into a couple problems. The cut would undoubtedly be through flutes rather than the full circumference portion of the barrel, and the gas system would probably be a bit off at that point. Gas port size and location (and subsequent timing) are critical with the eclectic variety of ammo available in 7.62x39.
That barrel (and probably the x-1 upper half) will be available at some point. Steve/RRA |