Get another AR or ACR/SCAR?

[Baconator]

I miss my SCAR, wish I would have never sold it.

[starsnuffer]

The only "hard use guys" that hate the SCAR are the ones that had to downgrade from the 416. The SCAR is a solid platform for its price point.

-W

[m03]

I had a lot of FTF's along with reliability issues when I shot in a very dusty and sandy environment. I consider my weapons as tools, and when i had to stop using one and move to a backup because my SCAR wasn't reliable, I consider that tool broken

That's pretty much the opposite of my experience, and the experience of most people I've talked to that have handled them.

Likewise, the ACR has been notorious for it's earlier issues (which may be fixed now judging by current talk).

Not everyones experience is the same, though.

[ky2970]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned the price difference... The SCAR 16s is around 250-300 more than an ACR. Even more if you go with the 17s. And if you're coming from 3 ARs, I wouldn't doubt you've had experience gripping the magazine when in the firing position. Doing that on a SCAR could be troublesome with the reciprocating charging handle. Also, the charging handle itself is often obstructed by optic mounts. There are aftermarket options available but that's just more money spent. The ACR's has a slight cant to avoid mounts and is ambidextrous at all times. The smooth action and flat recoil of the SCAR 16s is mostly in the hands of that PWS FSC556 not necessarily the rifle itself. In my opinion, one of the greatest downfalls of the SCAR is the buttstock... It does its job just fine but when it comes down to quality and options, the ACR's stock beats it hands down.

On the other hand, the ACR has that bolt release situated right in front of the trigger guard that functions similarly to a BAD lever but allows for ambidextrous usage. With the ACR, they're supposed to release kits that allow you to do a quick caliber change from 5.56 to 6.8 but that has yet to be seen... Am I the only one who thinks it's ironic that the Adaptive Combat Rifle has yet to fully prove the very function it was named after?

In the end, you really can't go wrong with either. The SCAR has a lot more time in regards to proving grounds but both are great systems.

EDIT: Let's not also forget that the ACR looks seriously badass too

[duc748bip]

SCAR!! but I had to experiment with several different optic and mount to "absolutely" sure it will clear my finger and the charging handle. I end up with Aimpoint M3 with ARMS #22M68 Cantilever riser mounted just forward of the rear sight.

[Stickgunner]

Given those three options, I would get a quality AR. You can argue about wanting a "modern battle rifle", but it isn't like the US is winning its battles with a flintlock. I don't see throwing in YHM parts on a budget build and comparing it against a SCAR or ACR as apples to apples.

The above is all intended with the idea it is going to actually be heavily used. If the honest goal is to buy something just to have on hand, and maybe fire a few hundred rounds a year, it really doesn't matter what you pick, go with whatever you think looks best.

[jpm804]

- New version of the SIG556 comes with the swiss stock which I believe does not allow for LOP.
- Sig556 uses standard AR15 mags, 551A1 uses different magazines.
- Riflegear should be able to ship it if all CA compliance features are installed before shipment.
- I believe shipping is free on orders $500+

[762.DEFENSE]

SCAR!!