SHTF Rifle Build Considerations | BCM RECCE 14 Do-It-All AR15

[@heatheruntz5315]

16in barrel with acog, backup irons, sling and surefire light is my go to, with this setup i can do anything from inside of buildings or out to 500 yards

[@defencivsolutions]

Love it. Super simple and effective.

[@byrd8505]

Removing the pin and weld is an option. I have a BCM 14.5 and took it to my gunsmith to remove the factory pin and weld muzzle device. I had it replaced with a new pin and weld SF closed tine flash hider.

[@defencivsolutions]

Good to know, seems like a lot of work though. Did they have to chop the barrel? How much did it cost?

[@byrd8505]

@@defencivsolutions Not a lot of work, honestly. Not barrel cut. He used a dremel tool on the muzzle device, where the pin and weld is, being careful enough not to damage the threads. I don’t recall how much I was charged I had it done about 2yrs ago

[@defencivsolutions]

@@byrd8505 Ok cool I'll have to check that out. Guess it depends on how much I trust the gunsmith lol

[@johnneill5960]

What are you gonna do that 14.5 won’t work ? 14.5 is plenty short enough & almost 16 which most consider the sweet spot .

[@defencivsolutions]

@@johnneill5960 I think we're in agreement. I think 14.5 is a great length!

[@matthewriegner5180]

I built a 13.7. After that I decided that I'll only go with 16" for anything else.
I love my 13.7. It runs like a dream and if I replaced the barrel it would be with another 13.7 or 13.9, but I would put a non adjustable gas block on it. But I won't make another rifle that needs to be p&w in case I need to service it. If you can't remove that p&w your not just replacing the barrel. It's rail, muzzle device, gas block and tube also.
But 16" with lpvo is great for the distance of 5.56 cart and never have to worry about legalities of less than 16"

[@defencivsolutions]

Agreed! Still planning the best way to upgrade mine so that I can put a can on it eventually

[@myworldofsports1376]

Being a long time hunter & seeing lpvo take off is something I love but a redot or irons is needed. A simple lil bump can throw any lpvo or scope off especially budget options. The amount of times I’ve knock scopes off getting it into a stand or just walking into the woods is crazy. Now companies have gotten better but still scares me. I’ve never nocked a dot off.

[@defencivsolutions]

Agreed, red dots are definitely more durable and sturdy. I’m running an EOTech and magnifier on my other rifle and it’s awesome

[@poolee77]

My go to is a 14.5 BCM ELW mid length upper with a war comp pinned, FCD NP3 BCG, LPFA, TA02 led acog. Samson stubby vertical grip. Surefire M600DF W/ one hundred concepts cap.
LMT MARS lower. B5 sopmod stock and B5 grip. Samson cleaning rod in the stock with lube and bore brush in the grip. Spare batteries in the other stock tube (two CR123, one AA), Ferro slingster. FCD mag release button with the +power spring so less likely to dump mags on gear. Especially important with the ambi mag release on the MARS.
Things I still need to add: a Holosun 507 to piggyback on the Acog, TK4 tourniquet pouch on the sling, eventually a FP PEQ. Maybe a lighter QD mount for the Acog like the MI one lever. And way done the line a Surefire RC2 would make it about perfect.

[@defencivsolutions]

Dude, cleaning rod and bore brush stashed on the rifle is a great idea. Now I'm thinking about changing my Magpul SL stock to the SL-S version so I can do the same thing. Thanks for the ideas!
Love your setup and it looks like you have great future plans for it. I plan on doing a full-ambi lower eventually, something like a Griffin Mk2. Keep it up man, and thanks for your service!

[@poolee77]

@@defencivsolutions Thanks man I appreciate it. I converted over from an Arsenal SLR-104 years ago and always liked how AKs had the entire cleaning kit right on the rifle our A4s also stored a kit in the trapdoor on the stock. I would recommend you pickup the Samson rod while you still can they seem to only be in stock on their website so not sure how long they’ll be making them. The only other one I’ve seen that fits in stock tubes is the FCD CSR but it’s over twice the price of the Samson SopRod

[@defencivsolutions]

@@poolee77 Hell yeah, definitely going to look into both of those options

[@wyattweiman9103]

Get the 509t instead, closed deck is the way. Have one on top of my ta110

[@greenstreet5287]

Americas rifle, a good camera, cool atmospherics, its literally the formula that gets me to like and subscribe. feeding those fish the brass i see
bcm mk2 14.5 complete rifle, surefire sfmb muzzle brake, eotech exps2-0 on a unity riser, vortex 3x on a unity ftc omni, geissele 13.5 mk8 rail, troy buis, Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X, bcm mod 3 grip, arisaka hand stop, magpul ctr stock, magpul dust cover, vseven titanium mag catch/release, magpul esk ambi safety, geissele g2s trigger, forward controls design winter trigger guard, grovetec handwrap, geissele airborne charging handle, and edgar sherman design sling. all im waiting on is a can which i havent decided if im going sf or removing the brake and going with something else.

[@defencivsolutions]

Damn dude that's a build from heaven. I have a feeling we'd be friends. Thanks for the sub brotha!

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Mine is a 14.7 LWRC A5 it’s fully ambidextrous from the factory. with an eotech exps3-4 and a G45 magnifier. I can hit 8” plates out to 500yards easily. I had a razor gen 3 1-10 but the eotech works better for me.
I use the surefire dual fuel turbo which shines well out to 200 yards. I have a full power peq and a saker 556k suppressor.
It’s my one go to rifle after building and using a dozen different configurations.

[@defencivsolutions]

That sounds like a dope setup man!

[@CreedOnix422]

Good points and informative! Looking forward to more content.I subbed!🎉

[@defencivsolutions]

Thanks bro! More to come!

[@oshagnificent314]

You didn’t mention just buying 14.5 barrel and choosing whatever muzzle device you want and having it pin and welded if you want a suppressor or just a different device. Good video thanks

[@defencivsolutions]

Yep, very true. Having the device swapped and P&W'd as we speak

[@gladiator8404]

Solid set up and content. Subscribed.

[@defencivsolutions]

Much appreciated bro!

[@jmmartin7766]

I love this rifle and everything about it, including the paint.
I have a similar set up with a lesser quality but still reliable rifle (M&P15 2). But my grail is a BCM Recce...
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[@defencivsolutions]

Thanks brother! It is honestly such a work horse, I love it. BCM is legit

[@jmmartin7766]

@@defencivsolutions 💯

[@MrShredtilldead]

I don’t think I’d sacrifice less ballistic performance, and pay the $200 tax stamp to make it an SBR, just to shave less than 2 inches off the overall length. 16” is fine for CQB, perhaps not ideal, but I’ll take the better ballistics if the idea for the rifle is more of a true SHTF rifle.

[@defencivsolutions]

I totally agree! There's pros and cons to everything

[@MrShredtilldead]

@@defencivsolutions and don’t listen to all the hate on here. You do you bro. And even if what you do with your rifles may differ from others, the important thing is that at least you have a rifle.

[@defencivsolutions]

@@MrShredtilldead haha thanks man, it doesn't bother me at all. I knew what I was getting myself into😂

[@greenstreet5287]

a bad guy isnt going to know the difference if the round is coming from a 12.5, 13.7, 14.5, or 16 inch barrel if you do your part

[@timothyspory6475]

I’m considering a prism optic like a primary arms 5x. I have an lpvo and they are very nice but I always worry about whether it would withstand being dropped if that ever happened. Other than that training is the next high priority.

[@defencivsolutions]

It’s possible but I also think prisms could be damaged if dropped. But unless you plan on yeeting your rifle all the time, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Go with the option that you can shoot better

[@ianscottcastillo7709]

If you use an 11.5 you need a standard length can for proper signature reduction. With a 14.5 you can use a short can like an rc2 mini and have more than enough signature reduction even at night. And the total difference will only be 1.5inches!! With so much more of a capable gun!

[@defencivsolutions]

Facts! I plan on testing that out, got a Flow 556k on its way, going to throw it on my 11.5 and see how it compares to this 14.5

[@ianscottcastillo7709]

@@defencivsolutionsawesome can’t wait to watch!

[@jnh889]

You have great production quality in the intro! I’d try to incorporate that more throughout the video and just do a voiceover rather than talking in front of the camera. I would also lose the script or use it as a reference point rather than reading directly from it. I think your channel has a ton of potential! I just subscribed and I’m excited to watch the channel grow!

[@defencivsolutions]

Awesome, I appreciate the recommendations! Intro production quality is hard to do for the full length of the video as a one-man show, but I definitely try my best. I already ditched the script and have tried a new format, check out the low-light video and let me know what you think

[@sickvendetta9]

I get it, and maybe you actually run your gun- but a 16 inch rifle with a 6+ inch suppressor is usually a determining factor in barrel length because it takes a physical toll with the extra weight and length.

[@defencivsolutions]

@@sickvendetta9 oh definitely. And having the added weight out that far really works the shooting hand's forearm lol

[@edwinmedina353]

Hey nice video your rifle Looks nice like what you said about training in your own environment. I do a lot of that also take a lot of classes with USCCA. And like to read a lot about how to work on the weapon system I like using. Thanks for the video.

[@defencivsolutions]

Thanks man, keep runnin and gunnin!

[@RandomWrongDeletion]

Nice video brother

[@defencivsolutions]

Thank you dude!

[@Jesusiskingamen7]

Or pin a break or comp that will
Work with your suppressor that’s how all my 14.5 and 13.7 are

[@defencivsolutions]

Facts! You’re just locked into that specific QD mount or suppressor brand, but better than not being able to use one at all

[@jtrazz4038]

Where can I find that FDE tape n the scope

[@defencivsolutions]

It was left over Ranger Wrap from another optic. But you can find some for your particular optic at RangerWrap.com. You can also buy sheets of it

[@tacd962]

👍🏽

[@declineofthewest.]

I love reading the many experts expert opinions here.

[@defencivsolutions]

The internet apparently has heaps of experts on every topic.

[@Saiyijon]

I run a 16" primarily because gun laws are stupid and don't want to visit a gunsmith to change the flash hider.

[@defencivsolutions]

Gun laws are indeed very stupid. The downside of being a law abiding citizen

[@user-uo6pc3pi1i]

So this is your SHTF rifle but you dont have a way to dismount your primary optic quickly. How does that stand with your logic of SHTF preparedness? Optics get snow, fog, rain, dirt in them and they can break. Honestly I run canted irons all of my AR's so that I can simply make that switch right then and there and dont have to worry about the optic. All of my optics are still QD, but it is way faster to just tilt the gun. It also helps in close quarters where the optic would be annoying -- though in buildings you dont always want to have that rifle up in your face. Disadvantages would be using the gun with a bipod while canted, and still having extra weight on the gun if the optic fails -- which i can just throw away/stash the optic if its that bad. You dont need to do somehting every day before you run into issues. You can do it just once, you could even drop the thing and break the glass before even using it. Things can go wrong at any point and at any moment. I speak from experience. I am a veteran, recreational shooter, a sailor, and work with electricity/industrial equipment -- everyone reading build your guns to be extremely durable in a way that bypasses most issues. Build it right the first time and save money in the long run. Keep extra parts. You should be able to service each rifle at least once but preferably two or three times -- what you have is what you get. For the best general purpose rifle build I recommend an ACOG with a flash hider, canted irons, a heavy barrel (12"-16"), a bird cage style flash hider (recommend a suppressor as well), ambi controls, m16 cut lower, grips that feel comfortable to you, a free floating barrel/handguard config (M-Lok can be nice but I have had parts loosen up on me), a really good BCG, and good mags. If you run any optic or light cover that up when you are not using it because you can be spoted very easily and it serves as lens protection. The less complicated the better. I also recommend having a lightweight bipod if you are in flat areas so that you have something to rest your gun on. As for paint, cover up the stuff you dont want painted and throw 1-3 dark and light colors in no particular pattern running vertical on the gun. I recommend a balance of 50% dark and %50 light to really break up that silouhete. Stay away from V shaps and straight lines. Your paint will get scrathed up in the field so dont waste tons of time and money on it. Cerakote is cool, its still going to chip. Keep it simple. For rifles that you want to have suite other purposes by all means build them, but this is for a general purpose billet that gets the majority of tasks done well enough, it isnt perfect, but it can work.

[@user-uo6pc3pi1i]

(Note: I had paused the video to type the comment and see now that you did mention the canted irons, good stuff)

[@defencivsolutions]

Yeah I honestly talked about just about everything you said in the video. Unless you're actively getting shot at, taking off your optic in 0.3 seconds is likely not necessary. That's SHTF-larping-fantasy. It also isn't hard to store the alan key or torx key somewhere on the rifle.
The downside to running canted irons is that you cannot easily utilize them when shooting from the off-hand shoulder (doesn't happen often). But everything else you said is accurate. Keep it simple, use what works for you.

[@sunnyoutsidehah132l]

I didn't even read this guy's post. It's longer than one of those angry scroll texts from the olady. Lol

[@defencivsolutions]

@@sunnyoutsidehah132l 😂

[@tomweaver7723]

Acog solves these issues

[@Carnyx_1]

LOL, he said, "...a full sized 16 inch barrel." Silly rabbit, 20 inches is full sized, who lied to you?

[@defencivsolutions]

Yeah I made a goof. I meant 16" just in order to not have to form 1 an SBR because, ya know, ATF

[@thesixpkamerican1]

Larping at it's finest

[@defencivsolutions]

Gotta love a good larp

[@thesixpkamerican1]

@@defencivsolutions aww you played along. Ok I won't troll anymore

[@defencivsolutions]

@@thesixpkamerican1 did we just become best friends

[@The_Great_White]

Cqb just use your pistol and save those rifle rounds lol

[@defencivsolutions]

CQB is pretty situation dependent, but I'd rather use a rifle

[@warlord2pfa]

16 inch isn't full sized in the AR platform. There is also no such thing as a do it all rifle,unless you are happy with doing it all half assed.

[@defencivsolutions]

I mean...there kind of is such a thing, despite what what you read on reddit. It's just a versatile build, centered around the capabilities I need it for in my use case and with unpredictability in mind, especially as a civilian. I don't have a "mission set" to tailor my gear for, so I make it as versatile as possible. For my most likely use cases, it does actually "do it all". Never said its the best at any one particular use

[@warlord2pfa]

@@defencivsolutions so you just acknowledged my statement with your own words. Lol.

[@defencivsolutions]

@@warlord2pfa Sure man, whatever pitches your tent. Such a stupid thing to argue about haha have a good one

[@Mr.Nobody1227]

Many people consider 16" full size for a AR and consider his AR setup as a do it all since you have the ability to shoot targets close or at a distance with the LPVO. I hate people like you that come into videos like this and say dumb shit like a dork.

[@noveske.2236]

no one needs to own these weapons, you should consider surrendering it to me so that i can take care of it, and love it and enjoy it... i mean dispose of it.

[@defencivsolutions]

Well I hate to inform you, but I have since lost all of my firearms in a boating accident. Tragic

[@michaelmitchell2243]

BCM IS OVERRATED,,,,

[@defencivsolutions]

Who hurt you?

[@thomasrfoster4503]

? BCM has a great reputation.

[@joshuadeluna3052]

@@defencivsolutionsget baited nerd

[@defencivsolutions]

@@thomasrfoster4503 yeah I'm not sure what he's on about

[@thomasrfoster4503]

@@defencivsolutions First time I have seen one of your videos. You did well.

[@srt10jim]

Your not that smart.

[@defencivsolutions]

You're*

[@sunnyoutsidehah132l]

Neither was your pop when he didn't pull out