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One of the most common complaints you hear from the less informed souls on the internet is the XCR is too heavy...Too heavy compared to what is the real question?
Well is it true? Lets see how the XCR compares to other piston driven new guns on the market.
XCR-L: 16" Light barrel - 7.5lbs; 16" HBAR 8.1lbs
SIG 556: 16" light barrel - 7.8lbs
SIG 556 SWAT (Quad rail): 16" light barrel - 8.7lbs
HK 416 (D145RS): 14.5" Govt profile barrel - 7.7lbs
Bushmaster ACR (Standard Model): 14.5" light barrel - 7.4lbs
FN SCAR-L: 14" light barrel - 7.4lbs
So the truth is, the XCR is not heavy in its segment. In fact it is the lightest in its segment when you consider other products buff their stats by using shorter, pencil barrels. Apples to apples with 16" barrels all of the above mentioned firearms are either heavier or equal in weight to the XCR.
In addition, the XCR maintains the durability of all metal throughout the design. The SCAR and Masada keep the weight, but employ much less durable polymer in their guns. The SCAR and Masada have a weight penalty and lose the durability of metal.
**All the above stats were provided by the manufacturers**
Well is it true? Lets see how the XCR compares to other piston driven new guns on the market.
XCR-L: 16" Light barrel - 7.5lbs; 16" HBAR 8.1lbs
SIG 556: 16" light barrel - 7.8lbs
SIG 556 SWAT (Quad rail): 16" light barrel - 8.7lbs
HK 416 (D145RS): 14.5" Govt profile barrel - 7.7lbs
Bushmaster ACR (Standard Model): 14.5" light barrel - 7.4lbs
FN SCAR-L: 14" light barrel - 7.4lbs
So the truth is, the XCR is not heavy in its segment. In fact it is the lightest in its segment when you consider other products buff their stats by using shorter, pencil barrels. Apples to apples with 16" barrels all of the above mentioned firearms are either heavier or equal in weight to the XCR.
In addition, the XCR maintains the durability of all metal throughout the design. The SCAR and Masada keep the weight, but employ much less durable polymer in their guns. The SCAR and Masada have a weight penalty and lose the durability of metal.
**All the above stats were provided by the manufacturers**