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Posted: 5/31/2008 1:10:03 PM EDT
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I am hoping that I can get some to chime in as to what brand to get and why. It seems that just when I think I have found the brand for me another company comes out the what they claim is the best. I was almost sold on the P.O.F. when I was told that their product had a few problems and that it was made outside the USA. Next I found the Adams Arms but I have been told that the replacement staked key could pose a problem. Can someone give me some real life experience on the many different gas systems? I would prefer only buying from a "civilian friendly company" not a company that that makes it very difficult for us non LE or MIL. people to buy. Thanks for any help. |
You can get off the shelf replacement parts for everything but the carrier and the piston components themselves. Never heard of the piston parts or a carrier wearing out so the replacement parts issue is not a valid concern IMO. You cant get off the shelf replacement parts for most optics either... do you not buy optics? |
Thats apples and oranges buddy boy. Read the Ares conversion kit thread and I seem to recall the piston was either out of specs or the material ended up being too soft. Scopes? BUIS? |
Yeah, thats an Ares.  I have a LWRC.  Not concerned with that AT ALL. I do not feel its an apples and oranges comparison. Both a piston and optics require you to return to the factory in the rare case that something is wrong with a part. In a worst case scenario (cant purchase new firearms) I could convert my piston back to DI. I cant convert a broken Aimpoint into a traditional scope no matter what I do.Perhaps your logic is flawed becasue you think that the Ares kit and LWRC are equally likely to have issues... they are not. |
I posted this a short while ago: ______________________________________________________________________________ There isn't a whole lot of information out their concerning this new conversion. Seem's to be some speculation about the BCG tilting, and a lack of a replacement gas key. Some have stated that the system uses the bolt carrier's key. I wanted additional information, and did receive a prompt reply from Osprey Defense. It should be noted that the Osprey YOUTUBE video showing assembly doesn't make mention of a replacement key. I for one will be trying this new system out. Price is said to be $300.00 from what I've read. Here are three responses that I received from Osprey.
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They will become available for civilian purchase in June. |
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