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Posted: 6/2/2017 10:10:23 PM EDT
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Hey guys,
I've been leaning heavily lately on running a 12.5" upper on one of my SBRs, namely the BCM Kino upper. Can I get some comments/pics from those of you running a 12.5" and see what your experiences are? Thanks. |
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I had a BCM Kino upper that I really liked. Â 12.5" is still plenty short. Â I generally like a FSB and I also don't like a ton of barrel sticking out past it. Â a 12.5" carbine looks goofy to me. Â The Kino, though? Â It was awesome! Â If you have an itch for a Kino, get it!
It's a BCM product, so it's good quality.  I never had any malfunctions suppressed or unsuppressed.  The only reason I got rid of it is because it wasn't my primary rifle and I just like swapping things around. |
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I have a 12.5" gun, although it's not a "Kino" config. Your request didn't state you only wanted pics of Kinos, so here you go. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4165/34324102561_1c55f84e46_b.jpg |
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I've got one. Still wondering if i like it. A little heavy, but the mid length handguard makes it feel like a full size carbine. I keep forgetting i have room to stretch my arm out. A 9.x" handguard is just too cramped for me with a LAM and WML. Still a little too long with the full size suppressor my liking, so I may eventually pick up a Saker 556k to cut down on the length a bit. |
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BCM Kino is ( . )( . )
Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Just hit 12.5k rounds through mine as of yesterday ironically. It shoots great with 55s, 62s, and 77 grain sierras especially. I've only ran it to 200 yards but it's been more than adequate at those ranges. And I've ran this bitch HARD too. Buy One |
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Thanks for the input fellas, I think I'm definitely gonna pull the trigger!! I do plan on running my Phantom 5.56 on it. Are you guys that are running suppressed using the "stock" gas block to switch from suppressed to unsuppressed? Will it run fine both ways with the gas block that comes on it reliably?
Thanks. And more pics from anybody won't be discouraged 
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Thanks for the input fellas, I think I'm definitely gonna pull the trigger!! I do plan on running my Phantom 5.56 on it. Are you guys that are running suppressed using the "stock" gas block to switch from suppressed to unsuppressed? Will it run fine both ways with the gas block that comes on it reliably? Thanks. And more pics from anybody won't be discouraged |
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Thanks for the input fellas, I think I'm definitely gonna pull the trigger!! I do plan on running my Phantom 5.56 on it. Are you guys that are running suppressed using the "stock" gas block to switch from suppressed to unsuppressed? Will it run fine both ways with the gas block that comes on it reliably? Thanks. And more pics from anybody won't be discouraged No problems now; the H2 buffer is just a little extra and not strictly necessary. 
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I use a Gemtech carrier and an H2 buffer. Without that carrier, it was way overgassed; flattened primers, unlocking early, and even popped a M193 primer. No problems now; the H2 buffer is just a little extra and not strictly necessary. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/Gilenusx207/Weapons/IMG_1250_zpsfcqzooeo.jpg |
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Maybe I'm speaking out of turn but flattened and popped primers aren't usually related to the amount of gas. You just shoot hot ammo, which M193 is. Hot. |
| This thread is relevant to my interests. My Seekins SP223 lower should have its eForm completed any day now. I was thinking about putting a Kino upper on it, but I'm also wondering if I'd get more utility with a 12" barrel, a quality free-float tube, and a fixed front sight (like a DD). |
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