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Posted: 10/11/2005 6:45:41 PM EDT
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I have other preferences, but of your options I'd go for the MRP. Some one correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the MRP has 13 or so less parts than a standard AR configuration. It's also lighter. I have no personal experience, but from what I've read it's also a very efficient tack driver. On a general guess, I'd also think the one piece upper and forend mating would make it more rigid than a standard upper. (Although it's doubtful that will ever be proven or necessary) However, the non standard gas system components could be hard to come by if any problematic issues were to arise. You also have to carry around a tool to change and/or retorque the barrel. |
This is true. I love my MRP, but I wouldn't take it to war. That's just not what it's best at. You can get a Noveske, ADCO or MSTN upper is you want stainless, ortherwise get an M4, add a LaRue gas block and a long LaRue rail. At least 9.0. They are very stable. |
You will need to carry around a Barrel wrench, a Torque wrench, and a table mounted vise if you want to change the barrel on a conventional M4 style upper  I have not heard of any issues with MRP barrels coming loose when they have been properly installed/torqued. The MRP is heavier than a conventional M4 upper with a LaRue or similar set-up, unless it is a Colt M4 HB/SOCOM upper, then they are about the same. I have 2,000+ rounds through my MRP without being cleaned, with NO function problems at all, and NO loosening of the barrel. It is pretty heavy though. Mine is set up with a 16" CL barrel, an Aimpont M3 in a LaRue mount, Troy front BUIS, and a LaRue rear BUIS, A Dieter VG and a LaRue BattleLight and it is heavier than anyones similarly set-up M4 upper that I have handled. But I wouldnt trade it for anything, and I do trust my life to it. 
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I've been intrigued by the MRP since it came out. Toyed with the idea of buying one. Decided against it as I can build a nice FF upper, equip it with good optics, and still come out even or cheaper. I'm sure it is a nice piece of gear as MRP owners are happy with them. |
It's not for war?!? What the hell is it for then?  You need tools to set the headspace on an M2, I guess it's not for war either.
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