JSThane wrote:It's nifty, but...
But does it do anything that my Stag AR won't do? In the last several years, I've just gotten so accustomed to the Stoner design that I don't know if anything else would work as well -for me- or better. Since you said you've had several different rifle designs, what's your take, and why does the SCAR beat out other designs?
I hear that all the time from the AR fans. And, many AR fans will never be satisfied with anything but an AR. If that is what ya like - nothing wrong with that.
I personally like piston rifle designs - much, much easier to clean.
Admittedly, my very first rifle was a PS90 - I had two at one time, and I still have one. It spoiled me, as it takes less than 5 minutes to clean it. It's actually a blowback design, but it runs super, super clean...
ARs are more labor intensive when it comes to cleaning. The amount of time can vary depending on what you consider "clean." Piston 5.56 rifles are usually a snap to clean - the piston itself is the dirtiest part, and ya only really need to soak it in solvent and come back later and scrub it with a scotchbright pad later.
The SCAR is supposed to be statistically more reliable, but most people don't put enough rounds thru a rifle to make a difference one way or the other. Of course, for every few people I see who talk about AR reliability, I've seen some that complain that they are always having problems. And, these are not newbies either...
Admittedly, parts are more expensive for the SCAR, but I really like the ergonomics and the rifle itself. And, I can sdtock a few common spare parts if need be. EVerything else should last a while on it...
It's sorta the same argument - is the $500 1911 the same as the $3000 1911? It's really what you want.
I previously had an MSAR STG AUG I liked, and also had a Steyr AUG A3 earlier this year.
But, I got the Steyr when the SCAR prices jumped over $3k during the height of all that madness. Wasn't gonna pay that. During the summer, I picked up a SCAR again and it had me wanting. I ended up selling the Steyr AUG and using the $ for the SCAR. I shoot better groups with the SCAR, and i think it's what I really wanted to begin with. I did want the FDE one - but I got the one I have at almost cost to the dealer. It wasn't worth $300 or so just for the color...
