SR-556 Vs LWRC M6.

Slimjim · October 13th, 2010, 06:37 PM

I know LWRC is considered the best piston driven AR out there, but what are the thoughts about the ruger SR-556? Have these had any issues with carrier tilt that hasnt been resolved? would the PWS buffer tube be a good addon to this rifle? If they have carrier tilt, will ruger fix them?

clandestine · October 13th, 2010, 06:43 PM

Every Ruger 556 I have seen has carrier tilt. Ruger also uses unshrouded BCG's too.

To improve it to be on par with LWRC you would have to replace the Bolt Carrier with something compatible (Not sure if its possible?), add a PWS tube, Rounded Hammer, better Buffer, then its a "maybe" IMO.

Probably pay more to upgrade a 556 than buying a LWRC.

mikec · October 13th, 2010, 07:05 PM

Devils advocate, which is better, the SIG 556 or the LWRC?

IlikeNFA · October 13th, 2010, 07:27 PM

I think most people would agree the LWRC...it has a powerful name backing it. I can only speak for my M6A1-s and it has been 100% since day 1.

clandestine · October 13th, 2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikec

Devils advocate, which is better, the SIG 556 or the LWRC?

I would prefer the 556, but I think both would serve you well.

Im about to get a 556 SBR after the holidays. I have no desire to own a Piston AR.

IlikeNFA · October 14th, 2010, 06:19 AM

well clearly I have problems reading because I thought mike asked about the ruger v LWRC. I have never fired the SIG to compare...

CorpsmanUp · October 14th, 2010, 06:50 AM

Adding my experiences with my piston driven AR.

I have a Stag 8L with about 500 rounds through it. No signs of carrier tilt.

Haven't upgraded anything other than getting a POF cam roller pin. My upper receiver was showing some wear, but I attribute that to normal usage. Machined parts rubbing on each other will show wear etc.

smores · October 14th, 2010, 07:34 AM

LWRC hands down from what I've seen.

The SIG 556s are cool, I'm definitely considering buying a pistol to SBR down the road.

Slimjim · October 14th, 2010, 09:00 PM

How about PWS?

boricuamaximus · October 15th, 2010, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slimjim

How about PWS?

They're cool and they have a buffer tube that prevents carrier tilt.

I was thinking of getting their diablo upper.

October 13th, 2010, 06:37 PM	#1
Slimjim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,806	SR-556 Vs LWRC M6. I know LWRC is considered the best piston driven AR out there, but what are the thoughts about the ruger SR-556? Have these had any issues with carrier tilt that hasnt been resolved? would the PWS buffer tube be a good addon to this rifle? If they have carrier tilt, will ruger fix them?

October 13th, 2010, 06:43 PM	#2
clandestine Master Gunsmith Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 19,697	Every Ruger 556 I have seen has carrier tilt. Ruger also uses unshrouded BCG's too. To improve it to be on par with LWRC you would have to replace the Bolt Carrier with something compatible (Not sure if its possible?), add a PWS tube, Rounded Hammer, better Buffer, then its a "maybe" IMO. Probably pay more to upgrade a 556 than buying a LWRC. __________________ Please Donate to MDS: http://www.mdshooters.com/donate/ Please Join or Donate to MSI: http://marylandshallissue.org/spring-2013-fund-drive/ "Lord, make me fast and accurate. Let my aim be true and my hand faster than those who would seek to destroy me. Grant me victory over my foes and those that wish to do harm to me and mine. Let not my last thought be “If only I had my gun”; and Lord if today is truly the day that You call me home, let me die in a pile of brass."

October 14th, 2010, 06:50 AM	#7
CorpsmanUp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St Mary's County Posts: 1,133	Adding my experiences with my piston driven AR. I have a Stag 8L with about 500 rounds through it. No signs of carrier tilt. Haven't upgraded anything other than getting a POF cam roller pin. My upper receiver was showing some wear, but I attribute that to normal usage. Machined parts rubbing on each other will show wear etc. __________________ "Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono"

October 14th, 2010, 07:34 AM	#8
smores New Virginian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Falls Church Posts: 11,627 Images: 6	LWRC hands down from what I've seen. The SIG 556s are cool, I'm definitely considering buying a pistol to SBR down the road. __________________ "God created men, Sam Colt made them equal..."

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October 13th, 2010, 07:05 PM	#3
mikec Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Off I-83 Posts: 11,355	Devils advocate, which is better, the SIG 556 or the LWRC?

October 13th, 2010, 07:27 PM	#4
IlikeNFA Certified Gear Queer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Socialism Central (MoCo) Posts: 482	I think most people would agree the LWRC...it has a powerful name backing it. I can only speak for my M6A1-s and it has been 100% since day 1.

October 14th, 2010, 06:19 AM	#6
IlikeNFA Certified Gear Queer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Socialism Central (MoCo) Posts: 482	well clearly I have problems reading because I thought mike asked about the ruger v LWRC. I have never fired the SIG to compare...

October 14th, 2010, 09:00 PM	#9
Slimjim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,806	How about PWS?

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