Ok, here comes another bunch of questions from a new ar builder/shooter.
I am trying to build an all purpose, light-weight, hard use rifle. No plans for optics ever. It has to be as fool, break, damage proof and as lightweight as possible.
So, my questions are:
Quite a few people speak of the A1 reciever as being lighter and less damage prone than an A2.
Is this so? I know the visual differences, but have not been able to actually fondle an A1 before. What are the weight differences?
New ARGuy had a nice lightweight carbine he built. He mentioned a Colt carrier and bolt. How much lighter are these things than normal ones, where can I get them, and how will I know exactly what part, year made, whatever, to get?
The Hiperform handguards look way great. Will they handle a vert. foregrip under heavy use? They are also one piece. I have heard that this is not the most desirable due to shooting loose. Will a bit of red loctite solve this problem?
Sorry about the long post, but no search and no archives make digging for info difficult. if anyone has any links to this info, they would be appreciated.
Thanks for the help,
Saltshaker