My First AR BCM 14.5 or 16 ?

[notoriousigg]

Was thinking of getting a BCM UPPER . Wanted Opinions . During research i think that the Pencil ( ELW ) barrels get hot pretty fast and mirage pretty quick is this true ? worth getting or should BFH GOV PROFILE . I Am about 5'6 170 and think the 14.5 would probably fit best compared to a full 16 but idkk . but is there that many cons ? also Wont be my last upper was also eventually going to get a 18" SS SPR .

is the MK2 upgraded mass upper that worth it ?

[sfvshooter]

You're not losing much with 14.5" vs 16" other than a little fps and maybe a little accuracy (assuming you're shooting M193). Also, you need to pin and weld the barrel so you're not going to be able to switch brakes w/o going to a gunsmith.

I have several of both and I prefer the 14.5".

[seal20]

14.5

[phdo]

[thethreegs]

N/A

[SirRicky85]

You won't see much of a difference. I rather have nothing pinned and welded

[enorbit3]

14.5

[CheapBloke]

14.5 or 16, if you live in ca, it'll be 16 anyways.

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[broadside]

14.5 but right now the only muzzle devices they have in stock to pin/weld before they ship are "flash hiders", at least 2 days ago when I went to order another ultra light weight upper

[VSA]

Why BCM? They refused to sell standard cap mags during Judge Benitez's freedom week? Plenty of other options to choose from.

[xXRifleManXx]

Why BCM? They refused to sell standard cap mags during Judge Benitez's freedom week? Plenty of other options to choose from.

[VSA]

Wrong about Wilson. They shipped to CA. And speaking of lists, here's one that also shipped to CA: Noveske, LaRue Tactical, KAC, PSA, and tons of other companies that sold LMT, Radian, etc. (all 2019).

Again, better choices out there.

[Garbcollector]

Bcm good choice

[Am3n]

I'd say if this is your first AR go with 16". If you are anything like me you will go through a lot of personal trial and error with parts, including muzzle devices, rails, upper recievers, etc. A lot easier to swap parts when you don't have to unpin and pin the muzzle everytime.

[BucDan]

I have the BFH ELW 16". Never had issues after a few hundred rounds. Not 1MOA when hot, but still minute of man.

When slow firing. I could get my shots within 1.5moa with M193. Could probably do better with a better trigger and skill.

For 16" vs 14.5", beaten horse debate. 14.5 is cool factor. 16" is Legal without pin and weld. 16" also looks better with a LPVO, more balanced Looking. But it's all to taste as 14.5" can look quite cool as well.

A 16" would serve as a replacement to a 18" and 14.5 just fine. If you're absolutely set on a 18" upper as well, then get the 14.5" first.

With my 16", I've been eyeing a 20" upper myself.