08-03-2020, 02:46 AM
Wethepeople Wrote:I just don't get it. If the practical application isn't to imorove/smooth recoil impulse or is debatable, what does a complete system accomplish? Weight reduction?
Not trying to be difficult. Just trying to understand where and why these systems are used. It seems to me to have the potential to introduce reliability issues. What am I missing?
It will reduce the overall weight of the rifle yes. Not by much at most say lil less then 1/2 pound. It does improve the recoil impolse and make it feel smoother.
Anytime you change things it can effect reliability. But taken as a whole system and keep maintained properly they can still be very reliable. Don't think anyone has ever done a true mil spec vs full lowmass setup to see where the reliability threshold is at.
I have run just about all the lowmass stuff you can do, including the taccom reduced power spring and polymer buffer system.
The difference between that and a jp scs and a jp carbine spring with normal carbine buffer, being driven with a lowmass bcg and adjustable gas is. About 2 clicks difference on the adjustable gas block.
Don't get me wrong I love my lowmass setups and the recoil impolse is indeed a better feel compared too when running a standard or jp buffer spring and carbine buffer, but the reality is it's a 2 click difference in gas adjustment.
If your the type of person who will intentionly push his rifle to the point of failure by not properly keeping things clean then the lowmass system isn't for you. Stay with the mil spec stuff. If your the type of person that keeps his bcg clean and well lubed and maintains his buffer setup, then you will be fine with the lowmass gear.
Hope this helps sir.