#AC556 FACTORY FOLDER 18QUOT INSTALL#
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#AC556 FACTORY FOLDER 18QUOT MAC#

It's gone through at least 3 owners I know of. My original paddle broke but I don't know what the round count on it was when it broke. Only thing I had to do was use a heavier buffer due to bolt bounce but that's not the fault of the LL. Ruger's factory warranty was nice while it lasted. but when those are gone, that's it –– the warranty dies, under the 'parts no longer available' clause. There are still plenty of 18' barrels and small parts. Result: Today, Ruger is completely out of replacement folding stocks, 13' SS barrels and SS receivers 13' blue barrels are in short supply, and I'm told there are less than 10 blued receivers left. Over the last coupla decades, civilian owners have been shooting the crap out of their AC556s, then sending them back for refurb when they no longer run. The AC556 was designed as a law-enforcement MG, to be carried a lot and shot very little, and thus its design is more subject to wear (throat erosion, heat warping) than an MG designed for the military. The warranty is good only as long as Ruger has parts available to fix it, and since the AC556 is long out of production, Ruger is running out of parts (with no plans for new production runs). They also will remove any other parts like folding stocks.Ģ.

#AC556 FACTORY FOLDER 18QUOT INSTALL#

So if you installed a 13' barrel, or chopped your 18' barrel down to 13' or any other length, they will remove it and install an 18' barrel only. They will only work on unmodifed guns –– in general, this means that if you put an aftermarket barrel on, they will refuse service if you added non-original Ruger factory parts, they will only return it to the original configuration as sold by Ruger. There are several 'gotcha's' to Ruger factory service:ġ. Ruger will still provide factory service on the AC556. Most guys get a kick out of letting people shoot their MGs. If you're going to buy a car you're going to test drive it right? A $7k weapon shouldn't be any different.

If you're serious, look around your local area and find someone who owns one of the guns you're interested in. In the end, our opinions don't amount to anything. I've only fired a couple MACs and I found, with the MAX conversion, that it was a great wepon. Yet it is one of, if not the, most versitile machine guns available. IMO the RLL is the most under rated machine gun out there. All that for $7500 + the costs of the hosts. I plan on adding a Shrike upper once I save up the money. Of course they're not a real M16A1 or M4 but the RLL dropped right in my SP-1 and with a bit of modification, a M4 and the 9mm that I had custom built. That's around the price for a AC556 and still, a bit cheaper than an Uzi.Ģ years ago I chose a RLL and for $7500 (again, 2 years ago) + the cost of hosts, I have a F/A M16A1 a M4A1 and a 9mm sub gun w/a 5' barrel. The prices I've noticed recently are pretty good at around $6500.

#AC556 FACTORY FOLDER 18QUOT FULL#

You can shoot any caliber that is available for ARs, full auto, except.

The RLL is traditionally a 0-A setup but with a modified M16A2 FCG you get 0-1-A.

Sometimes a little tinkering and tuning is required but once you got it set, you're good to go. AFAIK that's it and all are well out of your price range. I believe your only options would be a MP5 or a M16/AR15 RR/RDIAS with a 4 position fire control group. I may not be correct but you don't have much of an option if you're looking for 0-1-3-A. I understand the MAX11 slowfire upper is a must buy if you buy a mac, but I am still leary.

#AC556 FACTORY FOLDER 18QUOT MAC#

The only reason I am staying away from a mac is because I owned a semi auto one and it was horrible.

I want something that is semi, 3rd burst and full auto. How reliable is a lighting link? Will it be a select fire rifle, or full auto only.

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