CMMG Quebec AR-15 in 22 thoughts?

[ew2x4]

My wife and I are looking for a rifle for this Christmas (yes, I'm lucky). I like the flexibility to change from the .22lr to a .223 upper down the road. It's $450 at CTD. What has everyone heard about this gun? I can only find info on the 22 uppers, not the entire firearm. It seems like it will be a fun starter rifle. Plus it has upgradability, due to the AR platform. So what are your thoughts?

 

[happygeek]

Good price, last I checked CMMG's site they were asking $500 or $550.

I can only offer an opinion on the upper, mine's on a RRA lower. I absolutely love the upper though.

 

[ew2x4]

Thanks for the reply. Good to know!

I had a quick question, does the flat top rail line up with the short rail on the end of the hand guard? It would be nice to put some buis on there.

 

[ugaarguy]

The gas block's rail is lower than the receiver's rail. You'll need a gas block height front BUIS, but they're pretty easy to find.

 

[ew2x4]

My buddy was going to give me an extra set of magpul buis. Would those melt if I got a gas block riser? Not sure what they say in the manual since i don't have them currently. Otherwise, I'll just get a metal one. Thanks for the info, ugaarguy.

 

[wnycollector]

My buddy was going to give me an extra set of magpul buis. Would those melt if I got a gas block riser?

You are good to go with the magpul BUIS as far as not melting. The .22 upper is blow-back operated and not gas operated so the gas block is there for looks. There is not even a gas tube attached to it

I'm the happy owner of a CMMG upper. Mine has ~5K rounds through it with no ill effects. It is accurate, reliable and fun to shoot.

 

[ugaarguy]

My buddy was going to give me an extra set of magpul buis. Would those melt if I got a gas block riser?

I doubt it would melt, but I wasn't able to find a riser that brought the gas block rail up to receiver height. Everything I tried was a bit too tall. If you find something that is the correct height I'd really like to know.

 

[ew2x4]

Thanks for the replies!

I was actually looking at this one- http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Pro...&v_traceback=c1213_0340_f1213_0346&Click=4368

 

[ugaarguy]

I'd not seen that riser from YHM before - thanks for the link. The only problem is that for the price of that riser plus a MagPul front sight you'd spend more than just buying a YHM gas block height front sight for $65 - http://www.midwayusa.com/product/45...t-sight-gas-block-height-ar-15-aluminum-matte. Hope that helps.

 

[ew2x4]

If I was buying the MBUS's, then I'd agree. Thanks for the link, though. I may have to get that when I get a 556 upper.