Ruger SR556 Piston Operated rifles, Save $500.00 Arriving Friday Jan 2nd.

[Bak Dur]

I think pistons are suppose to run cleaner and you can adjust the piston if you are running it supressed. The gasses go towards articulating the piston rather then cycling the bolt, so the bolt/carrier doesn't accumulate all that carbon buildup

Ok dumb question what is the benefits of a piston driven AR and a Gas Tube driven AR?

[Archer069]

They don't run cleaner as all of the deposits are left on the front of the piston and not on the bolt.

[Chargerguy]

Love this gun... I bought mine within the last year and absolutely have had zero problems. I wish it was unrestricted so I could take it out to the back 40!!

Don't forget to get as many signatures as you can for the petition:

https://nfa.ca/sites/default/files/p...0re%20AR15.pdf

[SteelCap]

They don't run cleaner as all of the deposits are left on the front of the piston and not on the bolt.

Dont think that statement is accurate. Here is a 3 min youtube where you can see the gasses being expelled forward.

http://Impressive Piston Driven Ruge...gMv_So5-IM</a>

[CraigNConnor]

They don't run cleaner as all of the deposits are left on the front of the piston and not on the bolt.

Completely untrue, do some research
Piston driven AR's run cleaner cooler and are way more reliable
I only own piston AR's they are superior in design and function and a breeze to clean.
I would choose piston over di every time.

It's like taking the absolute best part of an ak and adding it to an ar
It's a no brainer

[Bak Dur]

I've read (can't attest to it) that the pistons tend to have more felt recoil and are claimed to be less accurate. AGAIN, that is just what I read on the internet, which we know never lies. I fired my buddies Stag 8R piston and it feels no different then my DPMS or Norinco. Maybe its cuz i'm soooo strong :D

Completely untrue, do some research
Piston driven AR's run cleaner cooler and are way more reliable
I only own piston AR's they are superior in design and function and a breeze to clean.
I would choose piston over di every time.

It's like taking the absolute best part of an ak and adding it to an ar
It's a no brainer

[Savage78]

Ok so if piston AR's are so much better then gas tubed AR's, then why don't more manufacturers use pistons in their AR's

[Bak Dur]

who said they were so much better?? simply stated they run cleaner in the action. I stated above they are said to be less accurate and have more felt recoil.....so not better in my books. I guess it comes down to preference. I personally like taking my AR apart and cleaning it. Some can't stand it. Further, most piston AR's don't have any sort of standard/mil-spec to adhere to when it comes to piston system. IE the piston in a SIG will be different then that in a STAG or a RUGER. Therefore replacement parts have to be bought directly from the manufacturer.

Ok so if piston AR's are so much better then gas tubed AR's, then why don't more manufacturers use pistons in their AR's

[CGN Admin]

Perhaps this discussion should be carried out in the black rifle forum, instead of the business area.

[dggm]

I just took advantage of this deal now to impatiently wait until it shows up :D