LWRC M6A2 Gas Piston Carbine

[Wild Rice]

Here is another owner's photo showing the unique bolt carrier, low friction Teflon/Nickel plating, widened and fluted carrier tail (to prevent carrier tilt), dove-tailed "gas key", and standard (looking at least) bolt and bolt parts. The "gas key" has extra mass at its base for a strong interface with the carrier. The "gas key" is longer than some other gas piston systems because the LWRC system uses a short-stroke piston, traveling only 6/10" during the cycle (from what I gather). Not shown are the forward assist notches on the other side. Also not shown is the solid nature of the "gas key" which is dished at the tip to receive the push of the piston system, but is not hollow.

[daredevil]

I can tell you are very proud of this gun, as you should be.

Scottsdale Gun Club had these for $1999 about a month ago. A good friend picked up 2 there. He plans to sell one to me for what he bought it for + Arizona tax.

[PackerfanXD]

Originally Posted by Chapie+

Wild Rice & PackerfanXD,

Nice looking rifles!

Where can I get one?

What does an M6A2 cost?

PackerfanXD, which LWRC do you have?

How does the LWRC M6A2 compare with the other LWRC rifles? How interchangeable are they with other ARs? What is parts availability like? What options does LWRC offer for their models?

Chapie+

Thank you.
You can find a list of dealers on their website.
I paid $2100 otd for the complete M6A2 (no BUIS).
My color is no longer available from LWRC as an option.
My serial number is ridiculously low.

[Wild Rice]

Originally Posted by daredevil

I can tell you are very proud of this gun, as you should be.

Scottsdale Gun Club had these for $1999 about a month ago. A good friend picked up 2 there. He plans to sell one to me for what he bought it for + Arizona tax.

Maybe too proud. But then again there is a lot to be proud about! I am still learning about this rifle, as I usually do more research BEFORE a purchase, but the chaos of the gun show prevented that. It turns out I did pretty good on my impulse buy. My "bragging" is in part to justify the price I paid. Your price is very good and you should go for it. You won't be disappointed.

[FreedomsNotFree]

LWRC's gas piston system is the sh**. Congrats. I'm just waiting to add MBUS flip-ups to mine.

[daredevil]

Originally Posted by FreedomsNotFree

LWRC's gas piston system is the sh**. Congrats. I'm just waiting to add MBUS flip-ups to mine.

Get Troys.

[billbrasky]

Originally Posted by Chapie+

Wild Rice & PackerfanXD,

Nice looking rifles!

Where can I get one?

East Coast Firearms - Gallery page


What does an M6A2 cost?[/quote]

East Coast Firearms - Gallery page

you can get an A1
specs --- M6A1


for the pricely sum of $1795


A2 for $2115

Originally Posted by Chapie+

How does the LWRC M6A2 compare with the other LWRC rifles?

website has good explanations of features and specs.

Originally Posted by Chapie+

How interchangeable are they with other ARs? What is parts availability like?

90 % parts compatibilty (LWRC stat not outta my arse est). Most every access you could will work as far as in know.

Originally Posted by Chapie+

What options does LWRC offer for their models?

not allot, check the website.

[RoninSteel]

Nice rifle but to be honest I'm really not a fan of the 5.56 cartridge, which is why I own the AR10 instead of AR15. I do understand the appeal of a 5.56 rifle but I made up my mind some time back that 6.5 Grendel or 6.8 was the "smallest" cartridge for my usage.

Wild Rice, at some point I think you should pick up the Adams Arms piston retrofit kit and see how you like that. Everything I've read about them is positive and it seems to be a superior product to all the other retrofit kits. I'd be very interested in seeing how a $500 system stacks up to the high quality LWRC and POF systems. Since you now have a LWRC, you could at least provide a good review and provide first hand impressions.


PS. These are types of posts we like reading from you. Keep yourself along these lines and I think you'll find much more civility among your fellow forum members.

[Chapie+]

Originally Posted by Wild Rice

Maybe too proud. But then again there is a lot to be proud about! I am still learning about this rifle, as I usually do more research BEFORE a purchase, but the chaos of the gun show prevented that. It turns out I did pretty good on my impulse buy. My "bragging" is in part to justify the price I paid. Your price is very good and you should go for it. You won't be disappointed.

How does your rifle compare with the Sig 556? Probably a dumb question, but best I can come up with right now.

Chapie+

[Wild Rice]

Originally Posted by Chapie+

How does your rifle compare with the Sig 556? Probably a dumb question, but best I can come up with right now.

Chapie+

The Sig 556 is a fine weapon but it is a bit like comparing apples and oranges as the Sig is not an AR-15 based system. The LWRC would have the edge in AR-15 parts compatibility, lighter weight, slimmer fore end, and upgrade options. With the Sig you have the cool gas regulator dial, folding stock option, no buffer spring boing, slightly lower price, and generally better availability. I don't like the stock iron sights on the Sig which would have to be immediately upgraded. My LWRC did not come with sights at all.

With iron sights and no mag, my LWRC M6A2 (16" medium barrel) weighs 7.5 lbs which is the same weight as my RRA LAR-15 16" middy with medium barrel. Sig 556's feel heavier (I have not weighed one myself), especially in the front end. The fore grip on the LWRC is slim, like a normal AR quad rail. The feel and balance when shouldered is the same as an AR-15. The Sig 556's fore grip is bulkier and heavier.

With both brands, I have seen mild to moderate upper/lower play. My LWRC has negligible play. I suggest you examine for this before committing if this is important to you. It was a deal breaker on a Sig 556 I was checking out at one time. It may not impact accuracy or reliability, but nobody wants to pay $2,000 for a rattle trap.