Warning

 

Close
Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Cancel Confirm
AR15.COM
AR Sponsor
10/31/2014 7:39:57 PM EDT
I want to order a BCM upper and have read as much as I can but i need a little help deciding.

What is the difference between
BCM Standard 16" Mid Length (ENHANCED Light Weight) Upper Receiver Group w/ BCM KMR 15" Handguard

and

BCM BFH 16" Mid Length (Light Weight) Upper Receiver Group w/ BCM KMR 15" Handguard

Is it only the hammer forged barrel?  Is this worth the extra cost?  What is the enhanced lightweight difference as I don't see weights provided?  Lastly, will they come out with ELW hammer forged barrels?  

I know I want a 16" barrel with a 15" handguard and after looking at DD offerings I have decided to go with BCM.  I appreciate any assistance you could provide.

Thanks!


10/31/2014 8:04:35 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
I want to order a BCM upper and have read as much as I can but i need a little help deciding.

What is the difference between
BCM Standard 16" Mid Length (ENHANCED Light Weight) Upper Receiver Group w/ BCM KMR 15" Handguard

and

BCM BFH 16" Mid Length (Light Weight) Upper Receiver Group w/ BCM KMR 15" Handguard

Is it only the hammer forged barrel?  Is this worth the extra cost?  What is the enhanced lightweight difference as I don't see weights provided?  Lastly, will they come out with ELW hammer forged barrels?  

I know I want a 16" barrel with a 15" handguard and after looking at DD offerings I have decided to go with BCM.  I appreciate any assistance you could provide.

Thanks!


View Quote


ELW is a BCM Exclusive Design (only offered in the standard, cut rifled, chrome lined chrome, chambered barrel groups)

Continuous taper designed for optimal weight, balance, and performance on a semi automatic carbine.

Heavier profile toward the rear near chamber area.

Thinner tapered profile out front.

No sharp handguard cap shoulder for improved barrel harmonics.

Please note for gas block selection, barrel journal measures .625"
Approximate Weight: 1lb 6oz.

Fluted version is approximately .5 oz lighter
10/31/2014 8:22:19 PM EDT
[#2]

Quote History
Quoted:
ELW is a BCM Exclusive Design (only offered in the standard, cut rifled, chrome lined chrome, chambered barrel groups)



Continuous taper designed for optimal weight, balance, and performance on a semi automatic carbine.



Heavier profile toward the rear near chamber area.



Thinner tapered profile out front.



No sharp handguard cap shoulder for improved barrel harmonics.



Please note for gas block selection, barrel journal measures .625"

Approximate Weight: 1lb 6oz.



Fluted version is approximately .5 oz lighter

View Quote View All Quotes
View All Quotes
Quote History
Quoted:



Quoted:

I want to order a BCM upper and have read as much as I can but i need a little help deciding.



What is the difference between

BCM Standard 16" Mid Length (ENHANCED Light Weight) Upper Receiver Group w/ BCM KMR 15" Handguard



and



BCM BFH 16" Mid Length (Light Weight) Upper Receiver Group w/ BCM KMR 15" Handguard



Is it only the hammer forged barrel?  Is this worth the extra cost?  What is the enhanced lightweight difference as I don't see weights provided?  Lastly, will they come out with ELW hammer forged barrels?  



I know I want a 16" barrel with a 15" handguard and after looking at DD offerings I have decided to go with BCM.  I appreciate any assistance you could provide.



Thanks!









ELW is a BCM Exclusive Design (only offered in the standard, cut rifled, chrome lined chrome, chambered barrel groups)



Continuous taper designed for optimal weight, balance, and performance on a semi automatic carbine.



Heavier profile toward the rear near chamber area.



Thinner tapered profile out front.



No sharp handguard cap shoulder for improved barrel harmonics.



Please note for gas block selection, barrel journal measures .625"

Approximate Weight: 1lb 6oz.



Fluted version is approximately .5 oz lighter

This all the info you need in one post.

 
10/31/2014 8:36:30 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks.
11/1/2014 12:55:30 AM EDT
[#4]
Just when I think I have everything I need, BCM goes and does this.

I mean !
11/1/2014 5:12:53 PM EDT
[#5]
Are they ever going to release a 14.5" midlength BFH Enhanced Lightweight Fluted? Realize they have the standard version already; I'm specifically asking about the Hammer Forged barrel.
11/1/2014 9:45:29 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote History
Quoted:
Are they ever going to release a 14.5" midlength BFH Enhanced Lightweight Fluted? Realize they have the standard version already; I'm specifically asking about the Hammer Forged barrel.
View Quote


The BFH versions were supposed to be released this summer, that didn't happen. Bcm is giving no eta for when they will be released.
11/2/2014 12:11:44 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote History
Quoted:
Are they ever going to release a 14.5" midlength BFH Enhanced Lightweight Fluted? Realize they have the standard version already; I'm specifically asking about the Hammer Forged barrel.
View Quote


Yes
AR Sponsor