Re: Why the AICS?
I was stuck here about 6 months ago. I settled on the AICS, and here is why-
1.) Availability (as mentioned above, some have gun OCD and no patience, and this is huge.)
2.) Good, standard magazine
3.) No need for bedding and often times, no need for any fitting either.
I ended up coming to the conclusion that the AICS was the best for me, because of my lack of patience. I ended up buying and AW instead once I came to that conclusion.
After 2100 rounds, here is my conclusion- the ergos don't "fit me like a glove" but they are functional- I can quickly establish my shooting position and sight picture.
If I had all the patience in the world and the ability to try different stocks, I would probably get behind as many Manners and McMillans as possible, as well as an AICS, see which one gives you that "it" feeling, and order up that one.