WS-MCR - Ongoing Impressions

[Morgan20]

My WS MCR experiences constant double feeds, FTE, and FTF when using Magpul Gen3 magazines. When gen 2 magpul magazines are inserted, I cannot even pull the charging handle back. It only works when I insert metal magazines. Does anyone have the same experience? What can I do to fix this? My rifle is the newer left side charging only model built in Sept 2020.

 

[Taurkon]

My WS MCR experiences constant double feeds, FTE, and FTF when using Magpul Gen3 magazines. When gen 2 magpul magazines are inserted, I cannot even pull the charging handle back. It only works when I insert metal magazines. Does anyone have the same experience? What can I do to fix this? My rifle is the newer left side charging only model built in Sept 2020.

That is not a good experience. I have recently purchased one and have 80 rounds through it so far with not a single issue. Mags used are the metal ones that came with it, a couple metal LAR's, a couple plastic LARS, 10/10 Cross, and Magpul gen 2. The metal LAR's are a very tight fit, but other than that, not a single issue with Mags either. Mine is also the newer left side charging model.

 

[Gatehouse]

How often are people cleaning their gas system? Overall his rifle stays very clean compared to a DI AR15 due to the piston system.

 

[Phat Eagle]

It'll be up to you to decide which side works best.

I believe you can place the charging handle on either side.

I highly recommend purchasing a bolt release catch and a new cam pin

IIRC the newest MCRs are left hand CH only... Maybe need to see if you can find an older one, or sell and swap for a WK180

 

[Bile]

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[brainbomber]

I have the first gen MCR where you can place the charging handle on either side, though wish I would have waited for the second gen where the charging handle is only on the left side. Does anyone have any ideas on how I would modify my rifle to be like the 2nd gen, where the steel insert isn't see-through on the right side of the rifle?

 

[Stevo]

I have the first gen MCR where you can place the charging handle on either side, though wish I would have waited for the second gen where the charging handle is only on the left side. Does anyone have any ideas on how I would modify my rifle to be like the 2nd gen, where the steel insert isn't see-through on the right side of the rifle?

 

[fctg21c]

u r d@mn right!!!!!
i taped mine!

 

[Deckard]

I would WANT right side cuts. Still possible?

 

[TE27trueno]

Two freedom buckets later, the only failure to fire malfunction was when my hand got in the way of the charging handle.

 

[B]

I got tired of the constantly breaking charging handles and sold mine. I enjoyed the out-of-the-box accuracy and handling but that is just unacceptable. Why not make the handles out of a less brittle steel? The increased cost would make up for not having to replace the damn things! It is a lot of work since it always leaves nothing to grab hold of.

 

[nashleigh]

I got tired of the constantly breaking charging handles and sold mine. I enjoyed the out-of-the-box accuracy and handling but that is just unacceptable. Why not make the handles out of a less brittle steel? The increased cost would make up for not having to replace the damn things! It is a lot of work since it always leaves nothing to grab hold of.

On the WS-MCR? I know the WK 180 had some issues with the charging handles but I've not heard about the same issue with the WS-MCR's.

 

[B]

On the WS-MCR? I know the WK 180 had some issues with the charging handles but I've not heard about the same issue with the WS-MCR's.

Yup, I screwed up. Disregard.

 

[Gatehouse]

I’m a little over 1000 rounds and mine has developed into locking back on an empty mag. Originally it never locked back. Now it’s doing so on some mags. I’ve got a mix of mags so I’ll pay more attention to which ones.

 

[Merk506]

What a mess. Might as well opt to shotguns at this point. Shame on manufacturers!

 

[Gatehouse]

What a mess. Might as well opt to shotguns at this point. Shame on manufacturers!

I assume you had a poor experience with this rifle ? What happened ?

 

[cheb]

Thanks for the info Brat, this definitely makes sense of the function.

Being a left hand shooter i would imagine I’d prefer it being on the right hand side for ergonomics and efficiency wouldn’t you agree?

That being said I wonder if there’s a way to switch it to the right side?

The newer ones are left side only, at least mine is...

 

[Deckard]

I want right side only as a southpaw.

 

[firebat]

Does MCR accept ACR stock adapter for WK180C?

 

[mmcintyre1220]

Found it to be a clunky POS. I sold mine after the first range trip and bought a tavor.