Thread: sr556 vs nea ar15

Rejecting a semi because it incorporates a piston driven gas system is one of the strangest things I have heard, regarding firearms.
DI only come about in the late 50's. It is nonadjustable, dirty and normally requires a buffer, limiting stock options. It works for the most part but when it fails, the rifle is useless until repaired.
Even with a 2 setting piston rifle you have an adverse setting when it slows down.

Ideally I would prefer a completely adjustable system like the FN/L1A1 but a true short stroke, so the rifle can be balanced to suit the load, reducing recoil and saving the wear on the major working parts and receiver. And it can even aid in brass collection.
Think I would also prefer a front heavy rifle for any type of action or combat shooting which I have done a bit of. A SIG 550/551 would be my ideal range toy. AR's to me, are very common therefore very boring.