I have heard a few people over the years give their opinion as to what an "AR" should weigh.
That's interesting, for one, because AR/configurations can be set up for varying situations.
Nevertheless, I weighed a buddies AR the other day and it got me thinking about the notion.
I would be interested in hearing:
1.) How much do your AR's weigh?
a.) What is each set up for (long range, 3 gun, HD, SHTF etc)
2.) What do you think is the ideal weight range for the use? (i.e. anything over 8 lbs is too heavy for HD, but may be fine for SHTF)
a.) Do you think an AR could be excessively light or excessively heavy? (i.e No AR should be over 9 lbs even with optics, or an AR weighing 6lbs would be awkwardly light)
3.) What features/parts do you think are worth the increase in weight and why? (i.e. mid-length over Carbine, Barrel contour, Eotech/Aimpoint or maybe a Emod stock over a CTR, rail systems etc?)
Just thought it might make for an interesting discussion and some valuable points.
That's interesting, for one, because AR/configurations can be set up for varying situations.
Nevertheless, I weighed a buddies AR the other day and it got me thinking about the notion.
I would be interested in hearing:
1.) How much do your AR's weigh?
a.) What is each set up for (long range, 3 gun, HD, SHTF etc)
2.) What do you think is the ideal weight range for the use? (i.e. anything over 8 lbs is too heavy for HD, but may be fine for SHTF)
a.) Do you think an AR could be excessively light or excessively heavy? (i.e No AR should be over 9 lbs even with optics, or an AR weighing 6lbs would be awkwardly light)
3.) What features/parts do you think are worth the increase in weight and why? (i.e. mid-length over Carbine, Barrel contour, Eotech/Aimpoint or maybe a Emod stock over a CTR, rail systems etc?)
Just thought it might make for an interesting discussion and some valuable points.