Hello Everyone,
I'm new to this site and just happened to come across your discussion while researching information reference lightweight BCG and Buffer Systems. Your comments seem to be very interesting and I would like to inquire the assistance of some of you that have much more knowledge about this area.
I'm working on a lightweight AR15 Pistol 5.56 until I can get my tax stamp for the SBR. I'm mainly wanting to get it setup to compete within my dept and surrounding agencies, and I'm trying to keep weight down to a minimum. Though 5.56/223 really does not have much recoil, I"m attempting to lower the recoil to a minimum to help with followup shots and so forth. I have pretty much everything I need to build my pistol except the BCG and Buffer/Spring (though I currently have JP SCS but within window of being able to return it if needed).
Here is a list of some of the parts I have that may help in providing suggestions or answers to my questions:
10.5" Noveske barrel that I currently own.
Carbine Buffer Tube
SLR Sentry 7 Adjustable Gas Block.
JP - Silent Capture Spring (Still within window to return if needed).
Ammo used mostly is 55gr and 62gr.
1) If I purchase the Boomfab BCG.... Will this work with the JP SCS system being that I'll be using a 10.5 barrel? JP Enterprises claims it will be just fine, but wanted to get input from users.
2) Is there a better buffer system setup for a Lightweight BCG that I can use on a 10.5" barrel? I noticed the mention of Taccom in the conversations and this would probably help me reduce additional weight.
3) As an alternative to Boomfab.... Anyone have any experience with the Red X Arms or know of anyone using it that can speak for it.... http://shop.redxarms.com/RED-X-ARMS-TITANIUM-M16-STYLE-BOLT-CARRIER-GROUP-223-556-TITANIUMBCG.htm or can you recommend any other lightweight complete BCG setup. I was hoping to stay within the $350.00 range for the BCG... but if worse came to worse and I needed to scrape up some extra cash then so be it, but I would appreciate any suggestions. If you do recommend any other lightweight BCG, can you link a review to it or feedback on it as to why you recommend it. Kind of like the Red x arms... I've tried to find reviews online and not finding any other than links from people stating its an option for a lightweight bcg made of titanium but no feedback from any user.
Eventually I would like to build a 2nd upper and use the same setup BCG/BUFFER system with a longer barrel for 3Gun matches at the local Sportsman's Club.
Thank you so much in advance, and hope some of you could chime in with assistance.
Best Regards,
Mike