Mission Drives the Gear Train - Home Defense Carbine

[Jay Cunningham]

Stock. Remember about twenty years ago when Glock triggers were "horrible", until people got used to them. Same thing.

They're certainly not VP9s, that's fer sure.

[Dagga Boy]

They're certainly not VP9s, that's fer sure.

AR triggers are very much like 1911 triggers. They are definitely not like AR/1911 triggers. With that said, like the Glock or other polymer guns or even the DA/SA or LEM guns, you just need to "learn" the trigger. You can learn an AUG trigger and it is a good field/street trigger (here we go again) that is not a huge problem for most situations. I can get sub MOA with the trigger in the thing, which is all I really can ask for at this point.

[Jay Cunningham]

Necrobump but here's what I've settled on for my needs:


BCM LW 11.5" upper
10" KMR handguard
BCM BCG
BCM GF Comp
BCM GF Ambi CH
Troy folding BUIS
Trijicon SRS
SF M300 Mini Scout light
BCM lower
GF Mod 3 grip
Geissele S3G trigger
VLTOR iMod stock
VLTOR A5SR Receiver Ext.
A5H4 buffer (6.83oz)
BAD-ASS ambi safety
SOB sling

Many moons later and my gun remains almost unchanged. The only difference is a BCM stock. So it seems I’ve either found my winning combination, or perhaps a little maturity to stop fiddling with inconsequential increments.

[Jay Cunningham]

NOTE:

I do consider MLOK superior to KEYMOD. However I have no need to change up what I currently have. It’s fine.

[Wondering Beard]

Many moons later and my gun remains almost unchanged. The only difference is a BCM stock. So it seems I’ve either found my winning combination, or perhaps a little maturity to stop fiddling with inconsequential increments.

How do you like the BCM GF Comp?

Does it do its job as intended but no more or less than any other on the market or does it do something particular/better that you like?

[Jay Cunningham]

How do you like the BCM GF Comp?

Does it do its job as intended but no more or less than any other on the market or does it do something particular/better that you like?

I can’t give you a meaningful answer. I think “do[es] its job as intended but no more or less than any other on the market” is accurate.

[GAP]

Many moons later and my gun remains almost unchanged. The only difference is a BCM stock. So it seems I’ve either found my winning combination, or perhaps a little maturity to stop fiddling with inconsequential increments.

Jay,

I’ve been following this thread for a looooooong time. I’ve been into AK rifles for a long time, but knew one day I’d grab an AR. Well, it happened and I am very pleased with my new BCM M4 Carbine.

Can you please advise on the below questions?

1. Do you keep the magazine in the rifle with 28 or 30 rounds?
2. Do you agree with my current storage method? I have small children, so I prefer to have it in a quick safe with an empty chamber, safety on, bolt forward.

Thanks!

[Jay Cunningham]

28 rounds.

I think your storage method is perfectly reasonable.

[Paul Blackburn]

77 gr OTM for home defense? Too much penetration.

[Casual Friday]

Great choice for your first AR15.

Jay,

I’ve been following this thread for a looooooong time. I’ve been into AK rifles for a long time, but knew one day I’d grab an AR. Well, it happened and I am very pleased with my new BCM M4 Carbine.

Can you please advise on the below questions?

1. Do you keep the magazine in the rifle with 28 or 30 rounds?
2. Do you agree with my current storage method? I have small children, so I prefer to have it in a quick safe with an empty chamber, safety on, bolt forward.

Thanks!