I am only breaking in my new PWS MK216 mod 1 and I am already thinking about my next rifle. I was thinking 5.56 rifle for sporting, tactical, and home defense. I narrowed it down to 5 choices, 4 known rifles and one wildcard, meaning, hold off on the decision to see what else comes out next year. I am a right handed but left eye dominant so ambidextrous is important to me. Below are the pros and cons I have identified:
War Sport LVOA-C 14.5 pinned and welded barrel, $3,050 standard
pros-ambi safety, ambi charging handle, ambi mag release, cool factor weight unknown, possibly add .22 conversion kit
cons-long wait time possible, expensive
Core 15 TAC III 16 threaded barrel, $989 from Gun Broker
pros-ability to individualize, light weight 5.9lbs, can add .22 conversion kit, fast delivery, mil-spec parts easy to find
cons-must purchase adds/essentials of ambi safety and charging handle
Tavor 16 or 18 threaded barrel, $2200 from gunbroker,
pros-left handed, bullpup, cool factor, fast delivery
cons-heavy ~8lbs, replacement parts rare
PWS 116, 16 inch FSC suppressor $1900 from local gun store
pros-lightweight piston ~6.5 lbs, cool factor, good company, fast delivery if in stock locally
cons-cannot add .22 conversion kit(unless complete upper)
Thoughts?
War Sport LVOA-C 14.5 pinned and welded barrel, $3,050 standard
pros-ambi safety, ambi charging handle, ambi mag release, cool factor weight unknown, possibly add .22 conversion kit
cons-long wait time possible, expensive
Core 15 TAC III 16 threaded barrel, $989 from Gun Broker
pros-ability to individualize, light weight 5.9lbs, can add .22 conversion kit, fast delivery, mil-spec parts easy to find
cons-must purchase adds/essentials of ambi safety and charging handle
Tavor 16 or 18 threaded barrel, $2200 from gunbroker,
pros-left handed, bullpup, cool factor, fast delivery
cons-heavy ~8lbs, replacement parts rare
PWS 116, 16 inch FSC suppressor $1900 from local gun store
pros-lightweight piston ~6.5 lbs, cool factor, good company, fast delivery if in stock locally
cons-cannot add .22 conversion kit(unless complete upper)
Thoughts?