JZ1018 Joined Apr 22, 2013 Messages 1,820 Likes 803 Location Principality of Sealand Feedback: 8 / 0 / 0 Sep 16, 2013 #1/8 What is the difference between an auto and a semi-auto BCG for an AR? Everything else equal, is one perferred over the other and why? Thanks.
What is the difference between an auto and a semi-auto BCG for an AR? Everything else equal, is one perferred over the other and why? Thanks.
falcon123 NES Member Joined Jan 12, 2013 Messages 6,521 Likes 2,767 Location Central Mass Feedback: 2 / 0 / 0 Sep 16, 2013 #2/8 JZ1018 said: What is the difference between an auto and a semi-auto BCG for an AR? Everything else equal, is one perferred over the other and why? Thanks. Click to expand... I have both and the only difference seems to be the heavier part at the back. The auto one has more "meat" at the end. BCG
JZ1018 said: What is the difference between an auto and a semi-auto BCG for an AR? Everything else equal, is one perferred over the other and why? Thanks. Click to expand... I have both and the only difference seems to be the heavier part at the back. The auto one has more "meat" at the end. BCG
Artifact NES Member Joined Jul 27, 2012 Messages 6,830 Likes 7,250 Location Ninja Forrest, Nagashima Japan Feedback: 59 / 0 / 0 Sep 16, 2013 #3/8 JZ1018 said: What is the difference between an auto and a semi-auto BCG for an AR? Everything else equal, is one perferred over the other and why? Thanks. Click to expand... It wouldn't matter for range average use, they both more than capable. As Falcon said F-Auto BCG's are a little heavier and more preferable amongst shooters.
JZ1018 said: What is the difference between an auto and a semi-auto BCG for an AR? Everything else equal, is one perferred over the other and why? Thanks. Click to expand... It wouldn't matter for range average use, they both more than capable. As Falcon said F-Auto BCG's are a little heavier and more preferable amongst shooters.
ivarr Joined Aug 16, 2009 Messages 3,731 Likes 694 Location Great Barrington, Massachusetts Feedback: 9 / 0 / 0 Sep 16, 2013 #4/8 i went full auto bcg for longer life and slightly slower cycling. also takes a bit longer to heat up
ntomsw Banned Joined Mar 17, 2011 Messages 20,978 Likes 4,249 Location New Hampshire Feedback: 144 / 0 / 0 Sep 16, 2013 #5/8 No real difference IMHO. Either one will serve you just fine. Windham Weaponry sells their M16 or AR15 BCG for the same price. $135
No real difference IMHO. Either one will serve you just fine. Windham Weaponry sells their M16 or AR15 BCG for the same price. $135
oilspill Joined Sep 21, 2008 Messages 1,450 Likes 268 Location Cape Cod Feedback: 42 / 0 / 0 Sep 16, 2013 #6/8 There is no reason to use an AR15 BCG unless it's all you can find.
Romokid NES Member Joined Oct 9, 2008 Messages 2,448 Likes 1,416 Location North Central MA Feedback: 20 / 0 / 0 Sep 17, 2013 #7/8 ntomsw said: No real difference IMHO. Click to expand... ^This. If you are really looking to slow down cycling rate, a heavier buffer will be better suited.
ntomsw said: No real difference IMHO. Click to expand... ^This. If you are really looking to slow down cycling rate, a heavier buffer will be better suited.
Dream to Dream Joined Feb 25, 2010 Messages 2,198 Likes 500 Location Pioneer Valley Feedback: 44 / 0 / 0 Sep 18, 2013 #8/8 oilspill said: There is no reason to use an AR15 BCG unless it's all you can find. Click to expand... Or you're using a Colt pre-ban lower with a sear block installed.
oilspill said: There is no reason to use an AR15 BCG unless it's all you can find. Click to expand... Or you're using a Colt pre-ban lower with a sear block installed.