Shooter McGavin
Active Member
I posted this in the gun smithing section but haven't recieved any replies, with more traffic here I'm hoping someone can offer some insight.
I'm starting another AR build and I'm gonna go with a piston system this round. From the research I've done thus far it would appear as though Adam Arms has the more recommended piston set up. I will be purchasing the barrel, upper receiver, and piston system all separately so I'll be starting with a clean slate. However I'm curious if anybody has already been down this road and can offer any advice.
Would anyone recommend another company over Adam Arms for the piston system?
Mainly I'm uncertain on whether to go with carbine or a mid-length piston set up on the "16 barrel or if it makes two chits either way?
My second concern is the quality of the kits BCG, I can modify a BCG of my choosing to work with the system or purchase their BCG with the kit. I'm not sure on how the quality is compared to say Bravo Company, Daniel Defense, or Colt.
Also, would anyone suggest upgrading to a heavier buffer to counter the additional mass of the piston?
And finally, I'd really like to run a lite weight, slick, free-float tube but from what I've read the gas block creates a clearence issue with your average for end, so any recommendations with that would be nice.
Sure do appreciate any input, thank ya much!
I'm starting another AR build and I'm gonna go with a piston system this round. From the research I've done thus far it would appear as though Adam Arms has the more recommended piston set up. I will be purchasing the barrel, upper receiver, and piston system all separately so I'll be starting with a clean slate. However I'm curious if anybody has already been down this road and can offer any advice.
Would anyone recommend another company over Adam Arms for the piston system?
Mainly I'm uncertain on whether to go with carbine or a mid-length piston set up on the "16 barrel or if it makes two chits either way?
My second concern is the quality of the kits BCG, I can modify a BCG of my choosing to work with the system or purchase their BCG with the kit. I'm not sure on how the quality is compared to say Bravo Company, Daniel Defense, or Colt.
Also, would anyone suggest upgrading to a heavier buffer to counter the additional mass of the piston?
And finally, I'd really like to run a lite weight, slick, free-float tube but from what I've read the gas block creates a clearence issue with your average for end, so any recommendations with that would be nice.
Sure do appreciate any input, thank ya much!