Quoted: Have you handled one of them? IMO they are heavy and awkward. I haven't fired one just handled it.
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Why do people think the M17S is heavy? I've never undestood this.
The M17S weights almost exactly the same as a 20" regular HBAR AR-15. The difference is negligible. The fact that it is shorter than an M-4 does not mean the M-4 is the relevant comparison. Since the M17S has a 21" barrel, you actualyl should expect it to be heavier than a 20" AR.
raf is right that the balance is so good, that even if you think it is "heavier" it is well worth it. You literally can shoot it one handed quite easily.
Keep in mind you will probably need to spend several hundred on a few modifications and optics.
Kurt is the man!
Here's mine. I know, the handguard sucks (I made it myself and I'll make a better one soon). I currenly have a light attached to the lower rail, but I can put any number of things there. The longer carry handle, with the lower, longer rail is really useful - and Kurt did a beautiful job).