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Hi everyone. Well after months of research I just placed an order for an XCR. The three main systems that I was looking at was the Sig 556, the POF upper and the XCR. The POF while a nice system lost out due to price, if I am going to spend $1200.00 then I might as well spend a little more and get a complete rifle. That left the Sig and the XCR, the reason the Sig lost out was really two fold. First I don't like the fact that I have to use a Samson front sight, second I like the Eotec and it doesn't work well with the Sig. So that left the XCR and after looking at it yesterday I asked my dealer to hold the one he has for me. It has a 16" heavy barrel in 5.56, and I am having him install a VLTOR stock. I also plan to buy magpul rail covers, a magpul grip and about 10 P-Mags. For sights its going to be Midwest industries, and eventually an Eotec holosight.
My only concern with the entire gun is the charging handle, I just don't understand why that part would be plastic ??? I would much rater see it made of aluminum for strength. Have any of you had problems with that part. Also how can I tell if it has the new gas system? I have to say that I am excited to get it and once I get my W-2 for my taxes it's mine. If any of you have any advice please fell free to post it. Thanks
My only concern with the entire gun is the charging handle, I just don't understand why that part would be plastic ??? I would much rater see it made of aluminum for strength. Have any of you had problems with that part. Also how can I tell if it has the new gas system? I have to say that I am excited to get it and once I get my W-2 for my taxes it's mine. If any of you have any advice please fell free to post it. Thanks