Some random thoughts on "weight"

[GunsRBadMMMMKay]

Maybe I'm just turning into a curmudgeon.......nah, I've always been grumpy.

it's sunday so i'll let my alternate sig line theft slide


For daily carry it's a s&w snubbie. But... been considering a LCR for that extra ounce or so of savings. I've found the lighter the gun, the higher the recoil. So one has to decide which is more important. Weight or follow up shots.

.357 hurts a little, .38+P not bad.......haven't shot a lot of snub revolvers to compare it to but I think you might be surprised if your comparing it to a metal j frame.

[HoneyBadger]

Am I the only one glad that this wasn't another drama-filled crossfit thread?

My ARs range from 5lb 4oz to 9lb 11oz. Different rifles for different missions.

[Great-Kazoo]

Am I the only one glad that this wasn't another drama-filled crossfit thread?

My ARs range from 5lb 4oz to 9lb 11oz. Different rifles for different missions.

YOU EVEN LIFT, BRO !

cause i know your phone ain't worken

[Great-Kazoo]

.357 hurts a little, .38+P not bad.......haven't shot a lot of snub revolvers to compare it to but I think you might be surprised if your comparing it to a metal j frame.

Having the opportunity to road test a LCR some time back, i was impressed. Under the impression weight wise (feeling how light it is) it would recoil like the S&W airlight's. Not at all. Just wasn't in the budget at the time.

[Erni]

Seriously, DYEDL, bro?

I think part of it is balance and not just weight. The nose heavy ARs are a bear, the well balanced ones feel lighter than they are. For instance a quad rail mid weight vs 20" A1.
Tots agree that the quad rails need to die, and be replaced by the mlock or keymod.

The lighter the AR the more ammo you can shlep, unless it is broken.

So what is a good setup for a lightish AR, that is a good balance of weight and reliability?

[dan512]

Not to derail this thread too much but...
To the OP, you mentioned having a case that locks your rifle in the car. Can you expand on that? I am curious what you are using. Feel free to pm me.

[Great-Kazoo]

Seriously, DYEDL, bro?

I think part of it is balance and not just weight. The nose heavy ARs are a bear, the well balanced ones feel lighter than they are. For instance a quad rail mid weight vs 20" A1.
Tots agree that the quad rails need to die, and be replaced by the mlock or keymod.

The lighter the AR the more ammo you can shlep, unless it is broken.

So what is a good setup for a lightish AR, that is a good balance of weight and reliability?

14" faxon .625 barrel, choice of lower, minimalist buttstock, carbon fiber hand guard, flip up sights. Pick a rds, if you like. It's even lighter once you've sent that $200 out for your stamp.

You could run a 11.5" bbl instead, maybe those magpul slim line hand guards. It's what one's comfortable with. Currently replacing a 12" cut down stag M-4 with that faxon on the wife's SBR. She has 200 rounds tops on it. But, nooooo wants lighter. This already has a cavarms lower, carbon arms tube, TBAC brake for when she absconds with my ultra-7 can.

[HoneyBadger]

YOU EVEN LIFT, BRO !

cause i know your phone ain't worken

Did you call? I turn my phone off when I'm sleeping, especially after I work night shifts. I got sick of my mom pocket-dialing me in the middle of the day.

I'll ring ya in a bit.

[SA Friday]

14" faxon .625 barrel, choice of lower, minimalist buttstock, carbon fiber hand guard, flip up sights. Pick a rds, if you like. It's even lighter once you've sent that $200 out for your stamp.

You could run a 11.5" bbl instead, maybe those magpul slim line hand guards. It's what one's comfortable with. Currently replacing a 12" cut down stag M-4 with that faxon on the wife's SBR. She has 200 rounds tops on it. But, nooooo wants lighter. This already has a cavarms lower, carbon arms tube, TBAC brake for when she absconds with my ultra-7 can.

First world problems.