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I'm a sucker for novel and unusual firearms, and also like "retro" sort of gear. Thus the weirdness and the Vietnam-esque lines of the M96 appeal to me.
I understand that the XCR is widely viewed as an overall improvement over the M96. However, setting aside the greater modularity and accessorisability of the XCR, in what ways is the M96 arguably better just as a straight-up iron-sighted .223 fighting rifle?
Part of the reason I ask: I may be going to work overseas for a few years, and if I'm going to buy a rifle and only shoot it a couple times a year when I visit the US on vacation, I want it to be a rifle that's worth buying and saving for the long run, rather than something hot 'n' new (Sabre/Steyr AUG) that won't be cutting edge in 3 years when I move back to the U.S., and rather than a plain ol' AK/AR like everyone else has.
One other question: I'm only 5'6", and kinda dig light and small weapons, like pencil barreled ARs, etc. I understand the M96 is kind of heavy, but a lot of folks say that due to the ergos it doesn't "feel" heavy. Any explanation there?
If RA does a run of Recon Commando carbines while I've overseas, I'll be tempted to call my FFL dealer and have on waiting for me when I come back to visit in the U.S.
I understand that the XCR is widely viewed as an overall improvement over the M96. However, setting aside the greater modularity and accessorisability of the XCR, in what ways is the M96 arguably better just as a straight-up iron-sighted .223 fighting rifle?
Part of the reason I ask: I may be going to work overseas for a few years, and if I'm going to buy a rifle and only shoot it a couple times a year when I visit the US on vacation, I want it to be a rifle that's worth buying and saving for the long run, rather than something hot 'n' new (Sabre/Steyr AUG) that won't be cutting edge in 3 years when I move back to the U.S., and rather than a plain ol' AK/AR like everyone else has.
One other question: I'm only 5'6", and kinda dig light and small weapons, like pencil barreled ARs, etc. I understand the M96 is kind of heavy, but a lot of folks say that due to the ergos it doesn't "feel" heavy. Any explanation there?
If RA does a run of Recon Commando carbines while I've overseas, I'll be tempted to call my FFL dealer and have on waiting for me when I come back to visit in the U.S.