Tell me the truth: AR Piston systems

[RevolverRodger]

I was checking out AR15.com and our american friends ar getting alot of different options for drop in AR-15 piston systems. Some names are ARES, Osprey Defense, AdamsArms etc...
How good are they (any reviews ?) and does anyone use one ?
Would it be possible to import in canada ?

 

[(Ronin)]

If it ain't broken,don't try and fix it.

More moving parts on a gun that the system was not designed for.
Just doesn't sound like a good idea

 

[Paulinski]

Actually Eugene Stoner was experimenting with piston AR's back in the 60 when he was developing the M16.

I would consider LMT or Colt piston system but for our shooting schedules the DI works fine.

 

[Savage]

I would consider Colt piston system but for our shooting schedules the DI works fine.

You must be joking there are no real drop in DITY AR Piston kits that can match the reliability of the HK or the LWRC uppers

 

[Clobbersauras]

Hasn't there been a problem with the bolts on LWRC guns?

 

[KevinB]

LWRC has had a NUMBER of problems.

If I where getting a piston AR design I would do one thing --> HK

 

[RevolverRodger]

Yea it's what I feared... The HK looks like the only one people trust but the price of getting an HK piston AR is just too high for me
Thanks for the answers

 

[skinmac]

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[GunBoy]

I wouldn't mind getting an HK system, if price under $2500.

 

[teenahlake]

I think the new barrett REC7 system would be best. very similiar to the FN system one piece piston rod with spring, "no intermediate rod fewer parts"and a front plug so you don't have to rezero, if you have rail mounted stuff

 

[Longshot]

Other than the LCF and or a really short barrel...what's the point?

 

[teenahlake]

easier cleanup?

 

[Paulinski]

On a 10.5" suppressed gun; gas piston makes sense.

Sadly we are not allowed suppressors and hi-cap magazines

 

[Sticker]

LWRC has had a NUMBER of problems.

Could you please elaborate? Just Curious

Sticker

 

[Knyte]

Could you please elaborate? Just Curious

Sticker

Yes I am curious to know all these problems the LWRC's are experiencing as well.

 

[Assyrian]

Originally Posted by Sticker
Could you please elaborate? Just Curious

Yes I am curious to know all these problems the LWRC's are experiencing as well.

Holy thread hi-jack batman.
Start your own thread.

A good piston system..like the HK, not only makes cleaning easy, but keeps the heat down as well.
And of course the babes hanging off your arms when they find out you own HK!

 

[GunBoy]

Every system had it problem at the beginning, there are several Ar15 gas piston system that had been tested out, I would suggested that you would have to do more checking with the other website like www.ar15.com, here are the direct link to the thread:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=124