Why didn't the Ruger SR556 ever really "catch on?"

[rOmiLaYu]

Because of the piston?

 

[RIDDLE]

Have you ever held one? They feel like they weigh 15lbs!

 

[rOmiLaYu]

Have you ever held one? They feel like they weigh 15lbs!

No I haven't...if it has a piston on it, I'm generally not interested unless it has a .30 hole in the barrel...but I know there's a bunch of piston guys out there. Lack of standardized parts hurt it, I guess.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

A close friend of mine has owned one for about 4 years, It's a very well built and accurate rifle. The piston does help keep the chamber cleaner than a direct gas AR. But like Riddle said it's heavy for a carbine when compared to other options.

 

[Silverdo]

Price also

 

[bobbylee]

I owned one for years. I love the cleaner, cooler chamber. You still have to clean the piston and housing. It was a complete pain. It came with a bunch of bells and whistles.... BUT like everyone said it was heavy. Very front heavy.

 

[DaveTheMinion]

Ccw bought one for his boy and he said it was just too heavy. Also, proprietary designs dont belong on ar's. It'd be like making a di ak that only 1 company made parts for. Til there's a standard on piston, I won't own one.

 

[Hayata]

I was interested in them early on but first feedback was bolt carrier tilt or something like that.

Then I found the ODT...

I did end up with one piston AR, but in 5.45x39. Adam Arms. It works great and isn't particularly heavy.

 

[sinac84]

I've shot one. I liked it. It is heavier but it still felt good. I'd totally buy one.

 

[cr107]

They just announced the SR762 for the 308 fans.