tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post4707174837484013123..comments2024-03-28T23:57:50.103-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: AR-15 follow-up #2Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-88218336150022184892014-11-27T06:42:39.038-06:002014-11-27T06:42:39.038-06:00The complexity of the AR platform is why I stayed ...The complexity of the AR platform is why I stayed away from it. The military trained me as a user on the M16 and M4, so I can strip it and clean it and put it back together. So, I thought maybe I could maintain an AR. But, anything more than that quickly got into the same kind of experience you had: a whole world full of conflicting opinions; small parts easily lost or broken; non-standard parts; and, not much in the way of a trusted guide. I didn't want to become a gunsmith just to own a particular firearm. That's kind of like having to become a certified auto mechanic in order to drive a car.<br /><br />Keep up the good work, Peter, and thanks for the info. Oh, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!PapaMASnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-44377694538065087642014-11-26T13:21:56.973-06:002014-11-26T13:21:56.973-06:00Want to break your brain? 6061-T6 was milspec ori...Want to break your brain? 6061-T6 was milspec originally. It's a good example showing that the milspec can be revised. 7075-T6 is the later spec from experience in Vietnam, and the changeover happens right about when the X gets dropped from M16.Angus McThaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09295013525738248801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-67439022019883137012014-11-26T11:43:43.789-06:002014-11-26T11:43:43.789-06:00The AR is a fun platform because it's so user ...The AR is a fun platform because it's so user accessible. Unlike the AK, no need for expensive jigs or riveting. It all just bolts together. <br /><br />If you're going to go all AR fanboy (I say this tongue firmly in cheek, so please take no offense), BCM and Magpul are two darned fine companies to fanboy for. I've never once been let down by any product I've bought from either of them. <br /><br />If you want a really nice upper that feels great, try the 16" midlength gas lightweight profile barrel upper. The rifle I built on that upper (with all Magpul furniture, too) feels wonderful and well balanced.The Raving Prophethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830254881182697135noreply@blogger.com