Gas piston question

[C4IGrant]

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=38429&page=3



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[Barron_1]

I was in the same situation you are now in about 6 months ago. I bought a piston gun. Based on what I've learned since from cruising this particular forum, I would make different choices could I go back. I'm not saying I know what to tell you, as I am still learning. But I will say that you should go back a few steps and take your time before purchasing. Open your options up to DI guns and other manufacturers - LMT, Colt, Noveske etc.

[Avenger29]

I think rob_s's thread on "An un-qualified opinion" applies to a good portion of the first page...

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?...hlight=opinion

[enjoyguns]

I have to admit, I asked the initial question because I was certain that gas pistons were the most dependable, abusable, and indestructable version of AR 15 rifles. I am not that adept yet at gunsmithing and plan to keep my next AR as my " go to " gun for the range and self defense. From reading everybody's responses, I am very glad I asked the question. I am now looking at both DI and piston rifles. I am considering LMT, Noveske, maybe buying parts from Larue and building with local help, LWRC, a DPMS mark12, etc. Thanks for the ideas.

[Avenger29]

I have to admit, I asked the initial question because I was certain that gas pistons were the most dependable, abusable, and indestructable version of AR 15 rifles. I am not that adept yet at gunsmithing and plan to keep my next AR as my " go to " gun for the range and self defense. From reading everybody's responses, I am very glad I asked the question. I am now looking at both DI and piston rifles. I am considering LMT, Noveske, maybe buying parts from Larue and building with local help, LWRC, a DPMS mark12, etc. Thanks for the ideas.

I'd strongly suggest a standard DI gun of good quality, throw on an Aimpoint and light, and shoot the shit out of it and take it to a carbine course.

[enjoyguns]

I am set up for a tactical rifle course at CSAT (Combat Shooting and Tactical) . I will not have a new rifle by then so will use my open sighted Bushmaster. I am looking forward to it.

[kalikraven]

I recently was asking myself the same question because I also wanted a gas psiton upper. But after looking into it for a bit I came to the conclusion that I might be better off in getting a rifle designed from the begining as a gas piston insteaad of one that is retrofitted. Right now there are plenty of choices, now some of these may be hard to get but in time that should'nt be a problem. There are three versions of the AUG and all of them asre short stoke. The Magpul/Remington ACR is also a short stroke. FN's SCAR is a shortstoke. All of these also have that ability for a barrel swap, some quicker than others but you get the point.

I'm a former AUG owner and after you get used to the different manual of arms its not that bad. And my Aug never gort near as dirty as my AR's.

[SRT-M4]

For all of the piston haters out there , it was just announced that HK beat out Colt and FN in the IAR competition for the Marine Corp.

There must be something good about a Piston AR.

[Avenger29]

For all of the piston haters out there , it was just announced that HK beat out Colt and FN in the IAR competition for the Marine Corp.

There must be something good about a Piston AR.

It's not about "piston haters". There are some very good reasons why pistons aren't "all that" as they are portrayed to be.

[C4IGrant]

For all of the piston haters out there , it was just announced that HK beat out Colt and FN in the IAR competition for the Marine Corp.

There must be something good about a Piston AR.

The IAR is a replacement for the SAW (basically). I do not think that anyone would really argue that piston gun is not a good idea for this role.

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