I have been saving for a long time and I was so pumped to get one of these. Just about the time I have enough to get one I start hearing they are having problems with them and many forums, you tube and even AR-15.com talk about this. Seems like whatever site I'm at, when I mention I want a SR-556, I get the same stories about peening, tilting and premature wear after only a couple hundred rounds fired. Seems like the majority of advice I get is to avoid the piston AR right now and wait a few years before I go there.
What is going on? Is this true? Before I dish out $1500 I want to make sure I get a product that is reliable and doesn't have to constantly be sent back while they get the bugs worked out. I'm really bummed.
What is going on? Is this true? Before I dish out $1500 I want to make sure I get a product that is reliable and doesn't have to constantly be sent back while they get the bugs worked out. I'm really bummed.