surprisingly it functioned.
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surprisingly it functioned.
I've got an LMT upper on a DPMS lower. Aside from some screwy behavior on like the first five rounds I put thru it - it's been fine since then - I've probably put 3500-4000 rounds thru it and have only cleaned it out once or twice.
I've always been told that "battle rifle" is defined as something in a .30 caliber (unless it's 7.62x39).
I know LMT has .30 rifles on the AR platform now - but I figured this thread was talking about AR-15 platform rifles specifically.
dcmdon
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I've owned a couple of LMT MRPs and currently own a 10.5" LMT SBR upper.
All have run 100%. These are military grade guns that run and run and run. They are not however, exceptionally accurate.
In my opinion, if you want a reliable, accurate gun, RRA is the way to go.
If you want the utmost in reliability, thats where companies like BCM and LMT come into play. Most of my ARs are toys first and foremost so I don't have a burning desire to own many of these kinds of guns.
But thats just me . . . my understanding of a battle load out is something I do in the bathroom in the morning after I have my coffee. ;-)
All have run 100%. These are military grade guns that run and run and run. They are not however, exceptionally accurate.
In my opinion, if you want a reliable, accurate gun, RRA is the way to go.
If you want the utmost in reliability, thats where companies like BCM and LMT come into play. Most of my ARs are toys first and foremost so I don't have a burning desire to own many of these kinds of guns.
But thats just me . . . my understanding of a battle load out is something I do in the bathroom in the morning after I have my coffee. ;-)
Your making a good choice, don't feel guilty about your purchase whatsoever.
People think that High dollar AR's are the same as every other $600 AR, they couldn't be more wrong. As far as functionality goes, cheap AR's can run forever without issues just like expensive ones, but the fit, finish, and overall feel of a high quality, high priced, and reliable AR can't be matched.
I couldn't be happier with it, just need a shorter buffer tube and a new high end optic optic, my others are occupied.
dcmdon
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This is my 10.5" LMT with a Gemtech Trek.
Here's my long since gone rifle length MRP with a 14.5" barrel.
One thing. I acquired with the MRP a very nice LMT BCG that had their enhanced "lobster claw" bolt. It has two springs acting on the extractor. I've never had it fail in any way. When I realized the MRP was not for me, I don't like quad rails, I sold it but kept the bolt. Its whats currently in my 10.5" gun.
Here's my long since gone rifle length MRP with a 14.5" barrel.
One thing. I acquired with the MRP a very nice LMT BCG that had their enhanced "lobster claw" bolt. It has two springs acting on the extractor. I've never had it fail in any way. When I realized the MRP was not for me, I don't like quad rails, I sold it but kept the bolt. Its whats currently in my 10.5" gun.
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I have a CQB Defender and love it. Someone here said they are not accurate, I tend to disagree. Mine was a tack driver right out of the box with the iron sights. When I zeroed it, I only had to make minor horizontal adjustments, no vertical adjustments. Groupings were very tight. Havent put an optic on it yet.
The comment about the stock is true. In fact, unless I've missed something, its impossible to access the battery/storage compartments in the MA compliant stock, you cant unscrew them. If this is not correct, someone please explain to me how to open them.
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The B5 has QD sockets?
As far as I know, no. The B5 is a copy of the military contract SOPMOD stock.
The LMT comes with or without QD sockets.
The QD sockets were a commercial consumer feature that the military contract stocks do not have.
I wish I could get my hands on one of their uppers. Damn things are always out of stock on their site. Its been like years....
I got my direct like 2 years ago and they shipped it the same week. I think there are retailers that have them in stock though:
https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=358
I want the monolithic upper specifically w/ the QD barrel system - which also can take traditional barrels. Hard time finding it.
The MRP uppers are not quite "quick detach". You need a torque wrench and a torx bit. Owning AUG's I would not call the MRP chassis quick detach. But the barrels do swap out nicely and it only takes a few minutes.
Traditional (normal) AR barrels do not work with the MRP chassis without sending them out for modification.
To make your decision a little easier - http://centerfiresystems.com/AR-DEFENDER2000LMT.aspx
Currently out of stock, but at this price might be worth backordering and waiting. If I hadn't just bought an AR and a bunch of ammo I'd be all over this. This is assuming they will make it Mass. compliant for you. (Or you're willing to move).
Currently out of stock, but at this price might be worth backordering and waiting. If I hadn't just bought an AR and a bunch of ammo I'd be all over this. This is assuming they will make it Mass. compliant for you. (Or you're willing to move).
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I shouldn't have posed my statement as a question, but yeah it does have sockets. However, there is a B5 stock that does have storage. ~$100 vs ~$60. I think it's angled the same.
B5 Bravo:
B5 Enhanced SOPMOD:
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The B5 Sopmod($100) has storage/straight rear. The Bravo($60 - was on sale on BF for around $40!) has no storage and a angled rear. Here's a breakdown of the two:
http://jerkingthetrigger.com/2012/12/19/review-b5-systems-bravo-sopmod-stock/
Didn't realize the Bravo is a bit shorter and has a different adjustment lever.
I bought mine probably 3-4 years ago. Ordered direct off their website. If I remember correctly it took a month or so to get it.
I got the monolithic upper with the QD 18.5" stainless barrel. Had State Line pin on a PWS muzzle brake. People standing next to it don't like the blast - but it does keep the muzzle flip down quite a bit. Plus it's a bit flash hidery and still MA legal.
My understanding is if you remove the screw that goes through, what should be the, adjustment lever. You can then slide the stock off of the buffer tube and remove the compartment caps.
Think i saw that in the manual after wondering the same thing. However i did not try it.
dcmdon
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$1600!!!!ugh.
Thats why I prefer building guns. By the time its together you have completely lost track of how much you spent in the process of building it.
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