Any update on the MPAR 556?

Not exactly a "masterpiece" but I'm interested. Really sucks that it doesn't have a bolt hold open.
 
The AK-47 does not have a last round hold-open.

Neither does the 10-22.

These are two of the best selling rifles of all time. So I don't think it's a deal-breaker for that many people.
 
Dexter Morgan said:
The AK-47 does not have a last round hold-open.

Neither does the 10-22.

These are two of the best selling rifles of all time. So I don't think it's a deal-breaker for that many people.
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You are correct, but I suspect that the one thing people would change about their 10-22s would be the addition of a last shot hold open. There seems to be a healthy market for after-market add-ons.
 
I agree with you guys. But given the choice of AK or VZ I'd choose VZ. A last round hold open, for me, is a requirement.

Again what's good for me and my intended uses doesn't mean it's good for someone else and their intended uses.

A last round bolt hold open has its place and advantages.
 
What might these advantages be. Keeping in mind it is a sporting rifle not a military one.
I don't know about you, but I can count to 10.

Also. Depending on your I.A. Or stoppage drill it does not matter.

If you are referring to the fact it is easier to undert aa mag on a closed bolt. Yes that is true. But with quality mags it does not matter.

And considering a similar price I the t97. The mag release is a hundred times better on this rifle.

I would take that over a bolt hold open option.
 
I will buy one of these yesterday if nr and close to U.S. msrp. Sure i would prefer bolt hold open but it's not a competition rifle. The one thing I would really like is the ability to put on ar fore ends. I don't care for the one it has and it will look worse with an 18.5" barrel.
 
It's all preference. I look at guns differently than most. As a sporting gun it's fine.

It comes down to training and intended use. I can count to 5 or 10 too but IF the gun were to ever fill a more defensive roll ( insert favorite shtf fantasy here ) I prefer a slide locked to the rear then a click on an empty chamber. I also feel that a rifle with lrbho make identifying failures/malfunctions much easier.

Every person has different intentions for their rifles. I like everything else. Just not interested without the lrbho.

I really wish we would slip into a zombie apocalypse... World would be SO much simpler!

Just my opinion folks. Not telling anyone else not to buy one.

I've been watching this rifle in hopes that the maker would add this feature, they haven't. It's ok. Just not for me.
 
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Jayne said:
Hi all,

It appears we are inching ever closer to actually seeing the rifle. Masterpiece Arms has posted a new video on their YouTube channel. It only has a few seconds of the actual rifle in use and a lot of images of CNC machines making parts, but it appears to be the final production rifle in use.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwuVr80FXPI

- Jayne
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Thanks for the video link. I like the "how its made" videos.
One thing I noticed was there are a lot of small screws. I hope they stay put.

I have heard that MP has not built a Canadian version yet. Once they do, it will be submitted to the RCMP for FRT approval.
So we are probably 12 to 18 months away from seeing them here.
 
Assuming you still have your ARs and that the RCMP arn't confiscating all the restricted guns, since they'll know exactly where to find them and their owners.
 
Forgive my ignorance, but if the MPAR 556 does make it into Canada as a non restricted, would we then purchase it directly from Blue Line?
 
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