Arch...did you see the prototype Dissipator that Stickman posted up on ARF? I emailed Paul, but they haven't decided to produce yet or not....I NEED ONE <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

BORROWED...this is NOT my picture.

Ish,

I didn't see it. All of the BCM's I've owned have been MidLengths because I like the longer sight radius. A Dis' would be even better. They are typically front heavy though (because they have another gas block under the handguards).

Great thread Architect! I've only fired a borrowed AR a couple times. I've been thinking of getting one for myself but there are just so many variations! I like the DIY idea, but have never done a build of any firearm. I don't have any special smithing tools, but a decent set of general tools. In your tier one BCM build example, is it really that simple of buying the components and slapping them together? I would love to give it a try. Might have to sell a few knives though to justify it. - JD


>>> Since the cost of building a "tier one" AR15 is less than $1000 I cannot think of a single VALID reason to buy anything else. For example, the cost of "building" a BCM MidLength or BCM "M4" is only $958. NOTE: When I say "build" I do not mean you have to actually "build" anything - you just have to push the two take-down pins!

Yes - you can literally buy a completed BCM lower assembly and a completed BCM upper assembly...sit the upper on the lower and push two take-down pins and have a completed rifle without: A) having to "build" anything, B) having to pay FET (Federal Excise Tax - which is required on firearms shipped from the manufacturer as "complete").

BCM also sells complete rifles now, but why pay the FET?

If you settle on a BCM - you will never be disappointed.

+1 -- Get the BCM and don't look back. It is, as they say, a battle rifle.

If I had it to do over again - I wouldn't have any of my Colts. In fact, I had to send a Colt 6920 lower back to the factory on Thursday (the disconnector wasn't allowing the hammer to properly set - or - the safety to engage).

BCM isn't going to have the "tight fit" of a Rock River or the "upper and lower color match" of a S&W. However, its going to more durable and therefore more reliable.

BCM is now the only brand I recommend (have been having some issues a few of my Colts).

As a related side - buy some Slip2000 EWL. Its AMAZING stuff. I keep a 4oz bottle in my chest rig.

Wow Gary, we do have similiar tastes I think. I bought a BCM Mid-lenght complete AR after researching long and hard. Also after having several other brands (Colt, RRA, BushMaster), they were nice guns, but wanted to jam more than I liked. Nothing major, but I wanted as close to 100% as I could get.

As I mentioned, I have one of my best high school friends who now lives in Ogden Utah, and is on the Salt Lake City SWAT team. I presented him with my dilema and he mentioned that they had a AR guru on the squad. Supposedly knew everything about everything concerning AR's. He told me he would ask for a recommendation for a complete AR production purchase. Conclusion came back to buy a complete BCM rifle. I took his recommendation and went with it, and haven't looked back. Everything mil-spec on the BCM's which I liked very much. As Gary mentioned, the upper to lower fit isn't super tight, but boy, this thing is dead nuts reliable. I have even had to use some of the old crap ammo from time to time, and she eats that stuff up. Just have to make sure I clean it really good after that. Haven't thought about another AR purchase after having this one. This is the one for me, no doubts, and I will agree with Gary, BCM comes highly recommended.

Here is a pic I took after a cleaning with my Glock 34. My BCM has Troy Ind, folding front and rear battle sights, troy front vertical grip, Larue Tactical rail index clips, optic is a Leatherwood Hi-Lux CMR (Close-Medium Range) 1-4x24 Illuminated reticale scope, with a Burris mount.

That is a great rifle! Everything you need and nothing you don't. We have very similar tastes, and I'm really glad you joined the yard. It's great to have another active (and like minded) member. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Gary. Don't have my light setup on in those picture, but I use a simple 1 inch mount with a 4sevens light, push button style. I don't like alot of crap hanging from my rifle, like you said, keep it simple.

Do you use anything other than Magpul magazines?

Wow Babble. That sure is a good looking rifle. I'm envious. So I was reading on the BDM site that the "blems" can't be shipped to my communist state of MA. Not sure if that is also true for the non-blems. Not sure what the issue is otherr than it is black and scary and makes our politicians pee their diapers. Will have to call BCM at some point to see what I can get.

Right now I have to figure out how the heck I'm going to pay for the booty I scored at the Ganza. Just got the email from Amy and now I'm in "Oh crap which card can I put these on?" mode. Looks like I need to thin the herd. Out with the old, in with the new.

Bapple, the BCM will be one that I look into. I go from having an AR to not, to having another one. Gary tried to talk sense into me not too long ago but I did not heed and here I have the wants for another AR LOL.

Jave, great on the scores. I heard today that I got a few of the ones i wanted-not the bone handle green SAR 3 but that is life.

James, I run a simple SureFire G2 in a VTAC mount on my BCM. My rifle has a traditional handguard so I was limited on my mounting options, but I really like the set up.

I only use USGI mags upfit with MagPul followers and Ranger Plates or Mag Assists. I never warmed up to plastic magazine in an AR (especially after the Orlite Craze of 10-12 years ago). However, Pmags are universally praised. If you're running PMags you should be fine.

I recently gave away some USGI 30rd's that I had used since the late 1980's. Those mags had new followers, springs, and base plates but still worked 100%.

The new "black teflon" USGI (from D&H or similar) are my mag body of choice. Add a chrome silicon spring, MagPul follower, and MagPul Ranger Base Plate and they will run forever.