AR-15 under 6lbs

[JohnRippert]

Not a real good picture but.....LW 16" barrel on a CavArms polymer lower. Metal backup sights and Micro Aimpoint. As pictured unloaded, 6lb 4oz.

I agree with the above poster about a 9mm AR pistol. This one is 5lb 10oz unloaded.

 

[firefighterjohn]

The BCM RECCE-16 LW weighs in at 5.8 lbs.

BCM(R) RECCE-16 MCMR-LW Carbine AR15

I "2nd" the BCM RECCE-16. I was lucky enough to find one used at LGS and snapped it up. It is very lightweight, the BCG is top notch and smooth, The BCM Gunfighter stock is tight, the free float handguard is easy to grasp, the BCM pistol grip is a great angle and the Mod 0 Compensator practically eliminates what little muzzle rise there is making followup shots super smooth. It has everything 'out of the box' that everyone upgrades their AR too. I love shooting mine and
it's my go-to AR. You won't be disappointed! Here's a great review by Hickock45: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WunC1R846CU"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WunC1R846CU[/ame]

 

[firefighterjohn]

Here's another one to consider: For a little less $ than the BCM RECCE-16 but with some of the same features and even several BCM components, you might also consider a Springfield Armory Saint Victor 5.56 model. Friend bought one and got to shoot it; it is very nice! I know some people would NEVER buy anything from them, but that's your choice. It is a good product regardless. Here's a spec sheet: SAINT(R) Victor 5.56 AR-15 Rifle - Springfield Armory and a TTAG review: Gun Review: Springfield Armory SAINT Victor AR-15 Rifle - The Truth About Guns

 

[Crh1943]

firefighterjohn,

Thanks for the suggestion regarding Springfield. I saw the rifle on the website and it is listed at 6.9 lbs, so I will have to defer from that.

However, the suggestion from Rio Laxas and yourself for the RECCE rifle is where it is going to be at. I have put notifications on AIM SURPLUS and BCM (for the ELW upper receiver group) to be alerted when they are back in stock.

I will also contact the local fun shop and see if I can order it through them tomorrow.

All the best

 

[firefighterjohn]

firefighterjohn,

Thanks for the suggestion regarding Springfield. I saw the rifle on the website and it is listed at 6.9 lbs, so I will have to defer from that.

However, the suggestion from Rio Laxas and yourself for the RECCE rifle is where it is going to be at. I have put notifications on AIM SURPLUS and BCM (for the ELW upper receiver group) to be alerted when they are back in stock.

I will also contact the local fun shop and see if I can order it through them tomorrow.

All the best

Crh1943,

You're welcome. It's the complete package; so smooth shooting, especially with double taps and followup shots. I just checked Primary Arms and it shows they have the BCM RECCE 16's in stock: https://www.primaryarms.com/bravo-company-manufacturing-recce-16-mcmr-5.56-nato-rifle . They have carried BCM products for a long time. My next BCM will be a RECCE 11 pistol.
Tim of Military Arms Channel has done an Endurance Test series of videos on the RECCE 16. The latest begs the question can it make it to 7K rounds: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXqXRQYhCmo"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXqXRQYhCmo[/ame]

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

Under 6 lbs was the target weight for the XM177 with a 20 round loaded magazine. 40+ years of product improvement and mission creep have pretty much made that a unicorn.

And ^^^THIS^^^ says it all...

 

[Rodan]

What is the purpose of the rifle? Personal defense? Fun shooter? Does it have to be an AR?

An M1 Carbine is ~ 5lbs, easy to shoot (low recoil and muzzle blast), and pretty effective with the right ammo. A very nice one can be had for your budget, though ammo is not as readily available as 5.56.

 

[Squarebutt]

Yankee Hill Machine might be a good source. They're a small shop with a catalog of quality lightweight lowers and uppers, all made in-house. Good people to deal with, too.

 

[HardToHandle]

I like lightweight barrel ARs, the way Eugene intended them to be built. Here is my thoughts:

1) Have a Colt 6720 - not being distributed presently but they are the old school standard to measure against. Not always pretty to look at, but the older style carbine length gas system has wonderful balance close to the mag well.
2) Have a custom BCM Lightweight Barrel Upper - BCM has a great reputation and I have been nothing but satisfied.
3) Brownells has a neat What Would Stoner Do?, WWSD, project coming out shortly that will be super lightweight, using the Cav Arms-type polymer lower wwsd2020 | Top Rated Supplier of Firearm Reloading Equipment, Supplies, and Tools - Colt
4) Numerous boutique makers of PDW-type ARs that are out there, which is what Springfield Arsenal is cloning; Matrix Arms has a model close to your price range - Firearms Archives - Maxim Defense