A little over 8 lbs, switching out the UBR stock to a minimalist though (should this thing be balanced?), too many things to do lately.
How much does your home defense AR weigh?
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GuitarmanNick
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My 10.5" pistol is about 8.5 pounds. I would only grab the AR if they were breaking down the door and if it comes to that, I should probably grab the chest rig, too!
smokey
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7.2 lbs as pictured w/ a mag full of 110 vmax. For home defense, weight isn't as big a deal as things like reliability, maneuverability, wml, sight picture/situational awareness, and reliability. My setup gives me the extra benefit of being able to use it one handed....to open doors and things...
The compactness to me is waaaaay more useful than the weight savings. Being able to move basically as effortlessly as with my m&p45 throughout my house just can't be beat with a longer, but light, carbine.
The compactness to me is waaaaay more useful than the weight savings. Being able to move basically as effortlessly as with my m&p45 throughout my house just can't be beat with a longer, but light, carbine.
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RwWilly
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AR Pistolla! No front site no rear site. Spray and pray. Wake me up at night and you're getting the whole nine yards!
sbmike
Ultimate Member
Around 140 pounds... 10 for the AR and 130 for the indoor barn yard dog. 
RuralRifleGuy
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Mine actually weighs in at 5lbs 11 ounces unloaded, just under 7lbs loaded.
Jack Burton
Member
10.5 lbs with one 40 rounder. I'm not worried about the weight since I don't intend to stand there holding it very long.
bigdv
Ultimate Member
Why is the little bit of weight such a big deal?
It isn't. I won't be holding it for long, and the police will be carrying it when I'm done with it.
TheOriginalMexicanBob
Ultimate Member
It really isn't. You're not humping it through the boonies and under stress the weight is the last thing you'll notice.
TheOriginalMexicanBob
Ultimate Member
These are the two M4s I have designated for home defense if necessary...
Colt Law Enforcement Carbine w/Burris Speed Dot 135 sight...8.1 pounds empty...
Olympic Arms M4 in .45 ACP...7.5 pounds empty...
Colt Law Enforcement Carbine w/Burris Speed Dot 135 sight...8.1 pounds empty...
Olympic Arms M4 in .45 ACP...7.5 pounds empty...
cstone
Active Member
She ain't heavy, she's my carbine.
If you are concerned about the weight of an AR, you have never carried an M1 Garand. : )
If you are concerned about the weight of an AR, you have never carried an M1 Garand. : )
photoracer
Competition Shooter
You know I have always resisted an AR pistol as being something that is weird looking for a non-existent purpose. But I am now convinced it might be a substitute for an SBR for HD after all. Most of the advantages with none of the cost. I have a 10.5" barrel waiting for a purpose that was going towards an SBR, YHM flash hider suppressor compatible. So I guess I need a dedicated pistol registered lower and a brace for the buffer tube, huh. Or is there a less costly way to do it. in WV of course.
Rambler
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Some of the AR weights posted above are in the range of an M1 with a light stock. Throw a couple extra en blocs on the sling and you are ready.
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Alan3413
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- Mar 4, 2013
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You're missing a bayonet.
Magnumite
Ultimate Member
To add, not offering a solution or formula.
I had a fresh lower and built a pistol AR on it. 10.5” barrel, A2 flash hider, Sig pistol brace, single stage trigger, red dot. I shot it once at the range and have tried dry fire, presentations and movements with it. I even rotated the brace about 30 degrees counter clockwise and used the strap with my arm to the outside of the brace. I see no advantage to it. As a pistol, the first impression is it is unwieldy and cumbersome. Use the brace against your shoulder and its like an SBR. So for now I stick with conventional semi auto and revolver handguns for HD. If ever saw need for a long gun I would chose the shotgun then the carbine for the same roles.
10.1 w/optic, 30 rnd mag, Flashlight & switch
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