Maglock or Featureless AR?

[Tere_Hanges]

I understand where you are coming from. I dont plan on making every AR i own to use a maglock. I would like to try it to see how it feels for me. I appreciate your opinion because i know if I use two methods, its more training for me. I hope i get out of this state before they ban everything and anything.

I thought the same as you, that I would put the AR maglock on one of my ARs to see how it worked. But I ended up taking it off and just going featureless like the rest of my guns. I really didnt like it at all.

[Mr. Meeseeks]

I prefer featureless because of the functionality, I use different featureless systems depending on which suits the intended purpose of the type of build. However if my goal was to create a military "replica" rifle that required a FVG and flashhider, then a maglock would be my only option.

That being said, the MK12 Mod1 minus a FVG is only a fixed stock and grip wrap away from being a featureless. Lots of folks don't even wrap their thumb around the grip when shooting from a bipod.

Just a couple of examples, look at these guys' shooting thumbs:

[1911man]

BB

I went featureless, do I still need a BB?

[k1dude]

I went featureless, do I still need a BB?

No.

[epilepticninja]

My solution was to move to AZ.

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Good choice!

[Nickalapokis]

Go with a Juggernaut Hellfighter kit(or Kingpin) and throw out the mag block and install a Houge Freedom Fighter kit with it.

You keep features, can clear double feeds, and drop a mag with the bolt open if installed correctly.

This is the route I went with my ar pistol. It works great, almost feels like it's not neutered.

[kenl]

We have both. The single mag-locked was built strictly as a range toy, and it's fine that way. It's locked using Mshill's method, and loaded using MA Loaders. It does seem to have more feeding issues, but I think the brass catcher that I use at the range is causing them.

Our featureless are more versatile, being used as range toys, hunting, and critter protection. As a rule they are reliable and very usable. The wife prefers these. We use Hammerheads and Thordson stocks.

[Helmut Shmacher Space Chimp]

Just build a rimfire Ar..

[AGGRO]

Go with a Juggernaut Hellfighter kit(or Kingpin) and throw out the mag block and install a Houge Freedom Fighter kit with it.

You keep features, can clear double feeds, and drop a mag with the bolt open if installed correctly.

This is the route I went with my ar pistol. It works great, almost feels like it's not neutered.

I've had zero luck with my hellfighter install. The rear pin just lets the detent pop out when you turn it. Anyone work on these in San Diego area? I wasted an entire day with this thing. Not happy.

[uxo2]

Featureless

[rcpilot_971]

I prefer featureless because of the functionality, I use different featureless systems depending on which suits the intended purpose of the type of build. However if my goal was to create a military "replica" rifle that required a FVG and flashhider, then a maglock would be my only option.

That being said, the MK12 Mod1 minus a FVG is only a fixed stock and grip wrap away from being a featureless. Lots of folks don't even wrap their thumb around the grip when shooting from a bipod.

Just a couple of examples, look at these guys' shooting thumbs:

Will This work on a LWRC ? I thought I had heard Lwrc has proprietary parts and would not work on Lwrc ARs

[Mr. Meeseeks]

Will This work on a LWRC ? I thought I had heard Lwrc has proprietary parts and would not work on Lwrc ARs

Sorry you'll have to clarify your question.

Are you asking if a featureless set-up or a fixed mag system will work with LWRC? In general or for a specific model LWRC?

[rcpilot_971]

AR maglock gen2

[Mr. Meeseeks]

AR maglock gen2

I don't have any experience with maglocks. Surely someone that does will answer your question.

I think you misunderstood my post.

What I was expressing was that I prefer featureless because it preserves most of the actual functionality of an AR15, and that different featureless set-ups can be better suited to match different shooting disciplines.

Conversely, a mag lock system can be utilized to preserve a cosmetic goal, like when building an M4gery, but compromises the actual functionality.

That being said, featureless may be a better choice for the OP's MK12 Mod1 build, because shooting from a rest or bipod makes a grip wrap less intrusive. Also a replica MK12 Mod1 without a forward vertical grip only needs a fixed stock and a grip wrap to be CA compliant.

[jguevara_95]

I don't have any experience with maglocks. Surely someone that does will answer your question.

I think you misunderstood my post.

What I was expressing was that I prefer featureless because it preserves most of the actual functionality of an AR15, and that different featureless set-ups can be better suited to match different shooting disciplines.

Conversely, a mag lock system can be utilized to preserve a cosmetic goal, like when building an M4gery, but compromises the actual functionality.

That being said, featureless may be a better choice for the OP's MK12 Mod1 build, because shooting from a rest or bipod makes a grip wrap less intrusive. Also a replica MK12 Mod1 without a forward vertical grip only needs a fixed stock and a grip wrap to be CA compliant.

Thats what i was thinking. Just wrap the grip and not put a forward pistol grip. I have an adapter for a magpul pistol grip that slides on and will not allow you to wrap your hand around it and also comes with a thumb rest which is nice. I already have a fixed stock and it will have a muzzle brake.