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Posted: 12/1/2011 10:46:25 AM EDT
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I have just purchased a PSA Lower and am now trying to find the Upper to finish everything off. I have read a bit on here and it seems that everyone has been pretty happy with BCM Uppers. Below is the one I am currently considering. Does anyone have any input regarding the quality of this setup, and any performance differences between Stainless Steel barrels vs others. I will be using it mainly at the Range and for use while training with my department.
BCM SS410 16" Mid Length Upper Receiver Group w/ Daniel Defense Lite 12" Handguard 1/8 Twist http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/j4enh.r2en5/v/vspfiles/photos/BCM-URG-MID16%20SS410%20DDL12-2.jpg |
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Well, That didn't work out. Bravo Company will not accept a Check from the LE Agency I work for to make the purchase. I think I am now going to go with the Adams Arms
5.56 Midlength Tactical Elite | UA-16-M-TE-556 http://www.adamsarms.net/products/16%20Mid%20Tac%20Elite%20L.jpg |
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I would go with a DI setup instead of a Gas piston (purely my opinion).
But if and when I get a gas piston Adams Arms would be one of my first considerations BCM makes some strange business choices... but it is their business. I live in a state that they won't sell lowers to... and I am a LEO also. I still buy BCG's and Charging handles from them.... |
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Call John from Rainier Arms at 877-556-GUNS (site sponsor and all-around nice guy). If they don't have what you want in stock, they can most likely build it.
In addition to their own carbines, they also carry Adams Arms, Daniel Defense, Stag, Noveske, and some others. |
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I would go with a DI setup instead of a Gas piston (purely my opinion). But if and when I get a gas piston Adams Arms would be one of my first considerations BCM makes some strange business choices... but it is their business. I live in a state that they won't sell lowers to... and I am a LEO also. I still buy BCG's and Charging handles from them.... Can someone explain the advantages of DI over Piston or Vice Versa? I am very new to all of this and have been cruising through the forums for some info, but haven't had a whole lot of luck so far. I am not set on one or the other at this point so any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
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Quoted: Quoted: I would go with a DI setup instead of a Gas piston (purely my opinion). But if and when I get a gas piston Adams Arms would be one of my first considerations BCM makes some strange business choices... but it is their business. I live in a state that they won't sell lowers to... and I am a LEO also. I still buy BCG's and Charging handles from them.... Can someone explain the advantages of DI over Piston or Vice Versa? I am very new to all of this and have been cruising through the forums for some info, but haven't had a whole lot of luck so far. I am not set on one or the other at this point so any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! The differences between DI and piston are the parts to fix a DI gun can be had anywhere, parts for a piston system (even ones currently being manufactured) will be much harder to find and will probably need to come directly from the manufacturer. There was a thread here once about someone having a serious problem with their piston system (can't remember who's piston system it was), but the problem was that the company had changed the design of their piston system (improved the BCG I believe) and the parts for the old one were no longer available. IMHO the only real advantage to a piston system over a DI is you don't have to clean the piston system as much because gas isn't being blown back into the receiver. |
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If you are planning on carrying the rifle a lot (you mentioned training), then I think a stainless barrel would be unnecessarily heavy.
I too vote for getting a direct impingement system. This is based on opinion and what I am personally comfortable with. I would also suggest a mid length gas system. I have one and I think it shoots softer than a carbine lenght system. If you do end up with a carbine lenght, no big deal. Just put a heavy buffer in it such as the Spike ST-T2. |
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If you are planning on carrying the rifle a lot (you mentioned training), then I think a stainless barrel would be unnecessarily heavy. I'm inclined to agree. Most chrome-lined barrels are capable of 1.5-2.5 MOA with quality ammo. For most police encounters, I'd consider that to be sufficient. I would guess that if better accuracy is needed, a police marksman would be involved in the conflict, not a patrol officer. Of course, some agencies may have extenuating circumstances that may dictate otherwise. A lightweight or government profile barrel (button rifled or cold hammer forged) would make for a lighter, better handling rifle. OP, if your agency issues Sig Sauer or Smith & Wesson sidearms, try to get in touch with your factory rep. Sig and S&W both make AR-pattern rifles and they may provide you with pricing better than what you can obtain on your own via retail channels. Regarding piston uppers, I don't really see the point unless you're running suppressed a large portion of the time. |
| Thank You to everyone who responded. I am taking all of this into consideration. Like I said before, I am very new to the AR world so all information has been helpful. AA quoted me a smoking deal on the Upper posted above with an LE Discount so they are definitely still one of my top choices. Still got some homework to do though before making the final decision. Again, Thanks for the Info! |
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