Barrett vs LWRC

[cb1980]

hello,

I am looking to pick up an off the shelf AR in the next week or so, have been reading up on the forum and participating in a few threads. I am not looking to build my first AR, I want off the shelf and after spending time handling some at local shops and having the ability to shoot some guns. I think I have narrowed it down to 1 of these 2 but I am looking for feedback on high end AR.

first I am not sure the Barrett is even MD legal, can't find documentation one way or the other, I do see in reviews they use a "heavier" barrel

the LWRC feels right, very balanced, love that it is full ambi right out of the box, which after shooting a few guns recently is turning out to be less of a concern than I originally thought it would be. they are a MD company and I found a few locally for sale in either black or FDE for $1600.

the Barrett, I did not get the shoot the DI version but did shoot the piston gun and I know it's kind of apples to oranges but it just seemed to be on a whole different level. amazingly balanced, I was able to shoot it left handed with no issue even though it is not ambi like the LWRC. aside from not knowing for sure if it is MD legal in DI form, I haven't seen any locally in stock and prices I have seen online range from $1600 - $1900

thoughts and feedback?

much appreciated

 

[Racer Doug14]

You can't go wrong LWRC. I like Noveske too.

 

[davsco]

can't speak to the barrett, but my lwrc m6a3dmr (piston, suck it haters) has been 100% at a bunch of 2 and 3 gun matches.

 

[kenpo333]

I personally own 3 lwrcs and have thousands of rounds out of them during classes with no problem. They stay cool and shoot well. I know a lot of member don't like piston but I am a fan. I still like DI. If going that way try Engage. I have one and shoots great.

 

[cb1980]

I personally own 3 lwrcs and have thousands of rounds out of them during classes with no problem. They stay cool and shoot well. I know a lot of member don't like piston but I am a fan. I still like DI. If going that way try Engage. I have one and shoots great.

I am definitely looking for a DI gun, and I was pretty set on the LWRC then I was watching some review vids and up comes the Barrett and I started looking more into it and became very intrigued and now I am like it is a toss up, of course so far I haven't found anyone with a Barrett rec7 DI

 

[Racer Doug14]

You can get the LWRC DI. Been a popular topic lately.

 

[cb1980]

You can get the LWRC DI. Been a popular topic lately.

I have noticed, I have been in a few of those threads asking questions etc. and it was the gun I was pretty much set on until the Barrett popped up and made think well is the LWRC my best bet?, being I am looking to spend in the $1500+ range, this will likely be the only AR I buy this year but might grab another lower to have on hand to build later once I feel comfortable doing so

 

[d33rhunt3r]

I have an LWRC A5, I love it. Straight shooter, reliable as hell. The only downside is the proprietary handguard so you can't easily replace it if you decide to. But aside from that, I love it. I can't speak on the DI model, but I've heard great things about it.

 

[Racer Doug14]

The Barrett probably is a sweet rifle, but I'd say you've got a proven one in an lwrc. If you have a problem their in state. They also make 100%,of there rifle here too.

 

[cb1980]

The Barrett probably is a sweet rifle, but I'd say you've got a proven one in an lwrc. If you have a problem their in state. They also make 100%,of there rifle here too.

both guns definitely have their positives and negatives, definitely nice that the LWRC is MD made, they make everything in house for the most part, but the proprietary part is what scares me in the event I would have an issue, not that I think the company is going out of business or anything but just the being locked into certain parts. The Barrett has some very nice features as well, doesn't seem to be proprietary, but I am having an issue finding anyone that has one in stock, also having the gun cerokoted is a very nice thing and Barrett does theirs in house and its a no charge item ( with the gun being the cost that it is, I would almost say it should be expected )

 

[canonian]

LWRC I bet it will outlast you, get a few spare parts if you are really worried about it.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/01/daniel-zimmerman/gun-review-lwrc-m6ic/

 

[cb1980]

I ended up buying the LWRC, picked it up a bit ago, still have to get some iron sights and get it to the range but from what I have read and heard from everyone it should be one sweet gun

 

[Racer Doug14]

Congrats. Alot of people have gone with them lately. Did you go DI or piston?

 

[cb1980]

Congrats. Alot of people have gone with them lately. Did you go DI or piston?

thanks! I am happy with the purchase and what swayed me to get the LWRC first was the fact it was available and the price was right. I got the DI version, I previously shot the piston version but for $800 more I couldn't justify it, didn't see enough upside to it

 

[Racer Doug14]

Good choice. With their DI I don't see a down side. Yes a little higher price. The only proprietary part is the upper to handguard fit. Truly a premium AR.

 

[clandestine]

Excellent choice. IMO proprietary AR's (Gas Piston) are junk.

Keep it well lubed, dont clean too often, and use good mags and it will serve you well.

 

[cb1980]

Excellent choice. IMO proprietary AR's (Gas Piston) are junk.

Keep it well lubed, dont clean too often, and use good mags and it will serve you well.

thanks! definitely keep it lubed good, the cleaning was what seems to be a big matter of opinion, I have heard anywhere between break it down after each time to the range to every 500-1000 rounds to do it twice a year regardless of use .. enough to make my head spin

 

[clandestine]

thanks! definitely keep it lubed good, the cleaning was what seems to be a big matter of opinion, I have heard anywhere between break it down after each time to the range to every 500-1000 rounds to do it twice a year regardless of use .. enough to make my head spin

The people who clean after every trip to the range are likely causing more wear and increasing the chance of problems more than fouling ever will. The only thing this does not apply to is muzzle loaders and corrosive ammo.

An AR can run tens of thousands of rounds without cleaning and just adding lube.

Treat it like a car. Add lubricant when needed.

Do you change the oil after each trip to work? No, you do it based off a schedule. You add lune when needed and change the oil (aka clean the gun) at a schedule.

Same thing for the bore. Its not necessary to clean when accuracy goes south or at a schedule. Cleaning the bore increases the change of causing damage or getting something stuck in the bore. Your POA/POI will likely change too.

 

[FPL53]

The people who clean after every trip to the range are likely causing more wear and increasing the chance of problems more than fouling ever will. The only thing this does not apply to is muzzle loaders and corrosive ammo.

An AR can run tens of thousands of rounds without cleaning and just adding lube.

Treat it like a car. Add lubricant when needed.

Do you change the oil after each trip to work? No, you do it based off a schedule. You add lune when needed and change the oil (aka clean the gun) at a schedule.

Same thing for the bore. Its not necessary to clean when accuracy goes south or at a schedule. Cleaning the bore increases the change of causing damage or getting something stuck in the bore. Your POA/POI will likely change too.

What about running a bore snake through the barrel after every half dozen to a dozen trips to the range? I guess this question could be for all firearms, not just AR's.

 

[cb1980]

The people who clean after every trip to the range are likely causing more wear and increasing the chance of problems more than fouling ever will. The only thing this does not apply to is muzzle loaders and corrosive ammo.

An AR can run tens of thousands of rounds without cleaning and just adding lube.

Treat it like a car. Add lubricant when needed.

Do you change the oil after each trip to work? No, you do it based off a schedule. You add lune when needed and change the oil (aka clean the gun) at a schedule.

Same thing for the bore. Its not necessary to clean when accuracy goes south or at a schedule. Cleaning the bore increases the change of causing damage or getting something stuck in the bore. Your POA/POI will likely change too.

thanks for the validation on that, I felt it the same as a vehicle in the sense of maintaining it etc. I do need to pick up some lube (heard mobil 1 full syn oil) is supposed to be good and I have that available since my one car uses it

I am kinda of curious about the bore snake too..