beachmaster Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Posted October 29, 2014 I am sorry to say that I didn't weigh the rifle before the change (factory weight isn't always reliable) and I haven't weighed it since to be honest... I can say that I love it, but I will try to weigh it soon... I need an accurate scale! I believe the weight difference between the two rails is over 10oz though.
ponce Posted December 9, 2014 Report Posted December 9, 2014 This thread tempts me to look for a DPMS Recon. Thanks for it. I'm not a quad rail fan, however.
beachmaster Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Posted December 10, 2014 If you find a good deal, I do think that it is worth it to dump the quad rail. What you get once dropping the quad rail is a light weight ar that is worth more than the sum of its parts. Because if you can find a good deal on one, you can get it and the new rail for as much as a comparatively set up rifle from the factory, but the gii will be lighter. (And better ;-))
ponce Posted December 10, 2014 Report Posted December 10, 2014 Fortunately there are some good local gunsmiths who can help with that situation. I'm not likely to take a torch to a barrel!
beachmaster Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Posted December 10, 2014 Yeah... The Loctite situation is a bummer... swapping handguards and muzzle breaks should be a straightforward thing that you can do in your garage with minimal tools... but DPMS seems to disagree. That is the only downside I see to this rifle so far. Every other experience with it has been positive.
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