The updated Recce 5K and Gas Pocket BCG

[Bluedog82]

Two years ago I got the Recce 5K out for review on my (then) brand new YouTube channel. My can was a prototype version with an inferior flash hider to the final design. @green0 was kind enough to allow me to send my can in for both the final version of the flash hider, as well as their brand new Inconel blast baffle.

So, you can see my final thoughts 2yrs and 1500rds later, as well as updated flash performance, NV footage, and some backpressure testing. It’s a medium backpressure can, and pairs nicely with their Gas Pocket BCG. The BCG is the milspec version and definitely reduces gas to the face, especially with a Super Safety. It also makes a noticeable difference on sound with longer gas systems.

At some point I plan to do a comparison video of some of the recent “hybrid” medium backpressure can: I’ve got the Recce 5K, Stacy’s Mom, Anechoic, Rex ULBP, and awaiting approval on an EA Ferox. My brother will also be submitting on a TK RB come January. Interested to see how they all compare!

 

[alamo5000]

I have two regular Recce 5 and a couple of their .30 cal cans. I started using the enhanced gas pocket BCG right after they were released.

I love it. That BCG to me is a game changer. On Long gas systems it's insane how much quieter it is at the ear.

I've never really tested it for gas in the face. That seems like it's out of the original design parameters, but it could help.

Gas to the face is a function of several variables that I have tried to minimize and mitigate in all my rifles before that was ever invented.

If you ever do get a chance to try the 'enhanced' carrier with the shorter gas key it actually does make a difference. The only thing is you need to modify the actual buffer weight to take advantage of it.

None of my rifles are recoil monsters but I absolutely noticed an improvement on the recoil after setting up for that. Now it's super soft shooting.

It could be the WAY I set it up but the BCG helped for sure. (I used a heavy carbine 308 buffer that was a bit heavier than the one I used before. I put a spacer inside the buffer tube and then put the spring and buffer back in.)

I think it is a combination of .4oz heavier buffer and the longer stroke on the BCG. But it's now just better than before in the recoil department.

 

[Bluedog82]

I have two regular Recce 5 and a couple of their .30 cal cans. I started using the enhanced gas pocket BCG right after they were released.

I love it. That BCG to me is a game changer. On Long gas systems it's insane how much quieter it is at the ear.

I've never really tested it for gas in the face. That seems like it's out of the original design parameters, but it could help.

Gas to the face is a function of several variables that I have tried to minimize and mitigate in all my rifles before that was ever invented.

If you ever do get a chance to try the 'enhanced' carrier with the shorter gas key it actually does make a difference. The only thing is you need to modify the actual buffer weight to take advantage of it.

None of my rifles are recoil monsters but I absolutely noticed an improvement on the recoil after setting up for that. Now it's super soft shooting.

It could be the WAY I set it up but the BCG helped for sure. (I used a heavy carbine 308 buffer that was a bit heavier than the one I used before. I put a spacer inside the buffer tube and then put the spring and buffer back in.)

I think it is a combination of .4oz heavier buffer and the longer stroke on the BCG. But it's now just better than before in the recoil department.

The full system version with the proprietary carrier does look super cool!

 

[alamo5000]

The full system version with the proprietary carrier does look super cool!

The carrier is different in a couple of ways. Going off memory the main things are obviously the pocket and vent holes. The other big one is the gas key itself is not just sitting on a flat surface on the carrier. It's actually milled down a couple of mm so the body of the carrier itself supports the gas key on the front and back. Basically the flat surface where the key sits is sunk down a little bit. It's supposed to be way stronger than just relying on the shear strength of screws holding the gas key in place.

The gas key itself, where it mates to the carrier, is shorter so it allows farther rearwards travel without damage to the lower receiver. Again to do that you have to shorten up the buffer weight. There are more than one way to do that.

Btw I'm about to watch your video. I have not seen it yet.

 

[alamo5000]

For some reason I really enjoy nerding out on this type of stuff.

 

[Bluedog82]

For some reason I really enjoy nerding out on this type of stuff.

Same!