I purchased my LWRC IC-SPR in April 2021 which uses the gas piston system. The fit, finish, workmanship, and quality of materials is excellent The recoil impulse of the piston is noticeably sharper than the Colt AR15 I used to own many years ago but it is still very pleasant to shoot. Outfitted with a Leupold 3-18 my best groups have been ,6/.7 in at 100 yards with match ammo. I prefer the relatively narrow handguard the rifle comes with so I have not added any pads or hand-stops. I mounted one of the picatinny rails it came with on the bottom for attaching a bi-pod. It's an expensive rifle but a very good value if you can afford it.
I bought the A5 piston gun in the same color. High end rifle at a high price but no disappointments. As an added benefit it likes expensive ammo also! Went with a red dot-magnifier set up but a acog is probably in my future. Buy once, cry once right. Seriously if you are reading this and have not made a purchase yet stop looking. It’s really just this and the Danials Defence and the LWRC is way cooler. In this price range anyway.
I got my M6IC DI in the Burnt Bronze. I got the same proprietary rail system and a lot of furniture with my rifle. The new ones have the option of MLok compatible rails, LWRCi branded grip and a shorter back end area on newer lowers. I run mine with a Ferro Concepts Slingster, Atibal Illumination A2 flashlight w/Surefire clicky and pressure pad tailcap running up to a 2 button pressure pad, Atibal Optics front polymer BUIS & Magpul Pro rear, Atibal Optics 1-10x30 FFP LPVO. I really need to get mine out and train, but that requires a trip to the mainland or trying to get hooked up with some friends with private land . Spiral flutes can help with cooling. I found out after purchase that they use a heavy profile barrel because they are in Maryland.
I love my LWRC I bought the DI 1st then recently bought the SPR both are 16" and I do have the DDMV7 pro 18" barrel. All 3 are very impressive you can't go wrong with any purchase. Get Em' while you can..
Got the same one myself, in the Grey. Very happy with it. I’m still playing with optics on it, haven’t settled yet, but I don’t own an ACOG. Maybe one day. Haha. Nice review.
When i look up Sniper Gray the images online seem very dark. Is it light grey like the video? I think there are 2 grey colors, Tungsten and Sniper. Id like the light one like the one in this video
@@ghengiskhan69 nope, im over the LPVO thing. The cheap ones are trash, and the nice ones are too heavy, large and expensive. Pass. For my 10.5-16" fighting rifles, its dot or prisim. On the LWRC I picked up 2 years ago I have had a PA Micro 3x on it and nothing more, very happy with it for basically everything.
I have the SPR, I replaced the stock because I found it was too wobbly. And I also replaced the grip because I didn’t like Magpuls rubber grip. Felt sticky here in Florida. So I went with another magpul grip, and the BCM gunfighter SMPD mod0 stock.
Got mine off of gunbroker about 2 weeks ago. So far only 6 rounds through it to zero my Vortex red dot. I took off the forearm " grip thing", just didn't like it. Might change the trigger but you have to get the one they recommend or it will void the warranty.
Congrats, its an amazing rifle and it keeps going up in value. I was surprised how much I like the foregrip. I dont run vertical grips on carbines but with my flashlight it just feels natural. I didnt know that about the trigger replacement, seems dumb. Sort of like suppressing a SCAR voids the warranty.
These are great rifles but i have seen some fitment issues on the DI guns where the upper and the hand gaurd mate up like it was out of spec on the Mlok handrail.
Beautiful, and the ACOG and light are the cherries on top. Gonna add a piston to the armory. Then, deck 'em out like you did later. LWRC added their own pistol grip on mine, and it feels perfect. My only concern on the ACOG is the size of the reticle. Especially focusing/ranging on targets in shadows. How do you feel about this? You may have younger eyes, and that likely helps...but I'm scoping a 3.5x model with ACSS, and this is the thing I worry about. Really appreciate your feedback...
Thanks for the comments. I really like the Magpul rubber grip so I still might have ended up changing it out. The ACOG is super bright in daylight and still picks up plenty of light in shadows. Some people even put some tape over most of the fiber to limit light input. In complete darkness it takes a minute for your eyes to adjust but after that the chevron is easy to pick up again. The benefit being that although there is VERY limited eye relief, you get a LOT more field of vision with the ACOG that other magnified options. I recommend it. Keep in mind youll want to practice some 'both eyes open' shooting for closer targets.
@@tonberryhugs6435I have felt the new LWRCi grip and it has a nice texture on it and similar angle to the MOE+ that I have on mine and looks like you have as well.
You make a good point about the need for a flashlight...I never thought of it that way, I've always just used the muzzle flash to light up my target at night, that way I get a real good picture of who I just shot. To each their own, I suppose.
I love the Sniper Gray. What do you think of the accuracy? I have a LWRC DI model and was getting only about 1.5 - 2” with Geco & Hornady .233 55gn At 100yards. I was expecting better from the premium cold hammer forged barrel.
Can't recall to be honest but that sounds about right with what others have posted online. I was shooting 5.56 65gr though if I remember. Either way, for a self defense application that is plenty but each person is different.
I've had my LWRC-DI for 3 yrs now, absolutely love it. I get about 2 - 2.5 MOA with bulk M193, but I can shoot 3/4 moa groups with 77gr match grade ammo.
PMC works for me I'm getting 1/2 or less groupings, Black Hills Ammo 77g is even better but the Cost is around $80 per box but I only use for hunting medium game
Chris C Thanks! When I bought it there was only picatinny. I think the sides could possibly be used as M-Lok but I may be wrong. Only other thing I plan to add in the future is a visible laser.
Freedom Gear Reviews Yes, you have the propriety LWRC rail, they now offer in M-Lok. The advantage of the one you have is it comes with the angled hand brace and side panels so pretty sweet out if the box.
Yea the DD mount is great. Some say its loose or not in spec but they dont tighten it down enough because mine was the same way until I tightened it all the way. The light is a Surefire G2X but any 1" will work.
Question for you -- I know LWRC has the properitary rail panels which you feature on your rifle. What mounts to those? I cant find much info out there other than debates between MLOK vs LWRC Rail panels. Is it really just for hand grip?
Is this the M-Lock or LWRC proprietary handguard rails? If M-LOK did it come with the rail guards and hand stop?...I am told the M-LOK version does not come with these?
This is the LWRC handrail. And with the M LOK versions it does not come with any of these features. You can always add them just not the exact accessories here
AR pattern rifles have gotten boring, every “new” feature is just like the last, idc if it’s piston driven or DI, they both present similar and different problems. I switched to bullpups out of boredom and I’ve actually had a lot better and faster target acquisition on my hog hunts, hiking in rough terrain has been less awkward too. AR’s are just my fun guns nowadays just to shoot fish in a barrel. This is a nice trinket just to show off with at the range, that’s about it for me. It’s nice though!
Maybe the pattern is boring for you but its the standard man. These lwrc rifles are extremely solid and if you own one you'll understand its a massive cut above the rest.
This DI version is for folks on a budget. That’s known. Noveske and KAC put this gun to shame. I looked at these $1300 rifles and for me I would get into a Colt LE6940 before I would even consider LWRC. From your video cosmetically just doesn’t do it for me. Especially how bad the LWRC engraving is. It’s really bad but again this is for folks on a real budget and there is nothing wrong with that.
DI has also been around much longer and works perfectly fine. You also start getting into diminishing returns on performance to cost ratio after $1200 or so, its just how you want to spend your money.
I purchased my LWRC IC-SPR in April 2021 which uses the gas piston system. The fit, finish, workmanship, and quality of materials is excellent The recoil impulse of the piston is noticeably sharper than the Colt AR15 I used to own many years ago but it is still very pleasant to shoot. Outfitted with a Leupold 3-18 my best groups have been ,6/.7 in at 100 yards with match ammo. I prefer the relatively narrow handguard the rifle comes with so I have not added any pads or hand-stops. I mounted one of the picatinny rails it came with on the bottom for attaching a bi-pod. It's an expensive rifle but a very good value if you can afford it.
The bcg is a thing of beauty.
Excellent rifle.
just got this. it's a beaut
I bought the A5 piston gun in the same color. High end rifle at a high price but no disappointments. As an added benefit it likes expensive ammo also! Went with a red dot-magnifier set up but a acog is probably in my future. Buy once, cry once right. Seriously if you are reading this and have not made a purchase yet stop looking. It’s really just this and the Danials Defence and the LWRC is way cooler. In this price range anyway.
Awesome Choice. Thank you for the video on this.
I got my M6IC DI in the Burnt Bronze. I got the same proprietary rail system and a lot of furniture with my rifle. The new ones have the option of MLok compatible rails, LWRCi branded grip and a shorter back end area on newer lowers. I run mine with a Ferro Concepts Slingster, Atibal Illumination A2 flashlight w/Surefire clicky and pressure pad tailcap running up to a 2 button pressure pad, Atibal Optics front polymer BUIS & Magpul Pro rear, Atibal Optics 1-10x30 FFP LPVO. I really need to get mine out and train, but that requires a trip to the mainland or trying to get hooked up with some friends with private land .
Spiral flutes can help with cooling. I found out after purchase that they use a heavy profile barrel because they are in Maryland.
Got an M6-IC-SPR on order currently, patiently waiting for it.
"Patiently". Its such an awesome rifle, you'll wonder how you waited so long. :)
I love my LWRC I bought the DI 1st then recently bought the SPR both are 16" and I do have the DDMV7 pro 18" barrel. All 3 are very impressive you can't go wrong with any purchase. Get Em' while you can..
Cannot wait to get one~!!!!
Like love the color
Got the same one myself, in the Grey. Very happy with it. I’m still playing with optics on it, haven’t settled yet, but I don’t own an ACOG. Maybe one day. Haha. Nice review.
When i look up Sniper Gray the images online seem very dark. Is it light grey like the video? I think there are 2 grey colors, Tungsten and Sniper. Id like the light one like the one in this video
What about an LPVO?
@@ghengiskhan69 nope, im over the LPVO thing. The cheap ones are trash, and the nice ones are too heavy, large and expensive. Pass. For my 10.5-16" fighting rifles, its dot or prisim. On the LWRC I picked up 2 years ago I have had a PA Micro 3x on it and nothing more, very happy with it for basically everything.
All the LWRCi Di rifles are called "LWRC IC Di". There's no M6, A5, or SPR designations with them like with the Piston models.
I mean.... it says M6IC right on the lower by the mag well.
@@tonberryhugs6435 REALLY?! Well, I suppose their webpage is wrong then, or they made recent model name "adjustments".
I’m patiently waiting really looking forward to running it outside
The best video ofnthe tungsten gray cerakote you should issue another video an update that would be cool
best ar ever
I have the SPR, I replaced the stock because I found it was too wobbly. And I also replaced the grip because I didn’t like Magpuls rubber grip. Felt sticky here in Florida. So I went with another magpul grip, and the BCM gunfighter SMPD mod0 stock.
Can you get those mlok rail covers on a mlok hand gaurd
Thanks.
Just bought one but have to wait soo long because of the pandemic😭
Got mine off of gunbroker about 2 weeks ago. So far only 6 rounds through it to zero my Vortex red dot. I took off the forearm " grip thing", just didn't like it. Might change the trigger but you have to get the one they recommend or it will void the warranty.
Congrats, its an amazing rifle and it keeps going up in value. I was surprised how much I like the foregrip. I dont run vertical grips on carbines but with my flashlight it just feels natural. I didnt know that about the trigger replacement, seems dumb. Sort of like suppressing a SCAR voids the warranty.
Yes, I think they recommend a specific brand.
These are great rifles but i have seen some fitment issues on the DI guns where the upper and the hand gaurd mate up like it was out of spec on the Mlok handrail.
Spiral fluting also helps with heat dispersion so that there’s minimal metal expansion which keeps the barrel accurate
Thats the main purpose of the fluted barrel I believe. Not weight reduction
lol
Beautiful, and the ACOG and light are the cherries on top.
Gonna add a piston to the armory.
Then, deck 'em out like you did later.
LWRC added their own pistol grip on mine, and it feels perfect.
My only concern on the ACOG is the size of the reticle.
Especially focusing/ranging on targets in shadows.
How do you feel about this?
You may have younger eyes, and that likely helps...but I'm scoping a 3.5x model with ACSS, and this is the thing I worry about.
Really appreciate your feedback...
Thanks for the comments. I really like the Magpul rubber grip so I still might have ended up changing it out. The ACOG is super bright in daylight and still picks up plenty of light in shadows. Some people even put some tape over most of the fiber to limit light input. In complete darkness it takes a minute for your eyes to adjust but after that the chevron is easy to pick up again. The benefit being that although there is VERY limited eye relief, you get a LOT more field of vision with the ACOG that other magnified options. I recommend it. Keep in mind youll want to practice some 'both eyes open' shooting for closer targets.
@@tonberryhugs6435I have felt the new LWRCi grip and it has a nice texture on it and similar angle to the MOE+ that I have on mine and looks like you have as well.
You make a good point about the need for a flashlight...I never thought of it that way, I've always just used the muzzle flash to light up my target at night, that way I get a real good picture of who I just shot. To each their own, I suppose.
With the exception of war, I'm not sure how well that would hold up in court.
I love the Sniper Gray.
What do you think of the accuracy? I have a LWRC DI model and was getting only about 1.5 - 2” with Geco & Hornady .233 55gn At 100yards. I was expecting better from the premium cold hammer forged barrel.
Can't recall to be honest but that sounds about right with what others have posted online. I was shooting 5.56 65gr though if I remember. Either way, for a self defense application that is plenty but each person is different.
I've had my LWRC-DI for 3 yrs now, absolutely love it. I get about 2 - 2.5 MOA with bulk M193, but I can shoot 3/4 moa groups with 77gr match grade ammo.
this rifle has a 1 in 7 twist, 55gn is probably better suited for 1 in 9.
PMC works for me I'm getting 1/2 or less groupings, Black Hills Ammo 77g is even better but the Cost is around $80 per box but I only use for hunting medium game
Great review and love your set up. What made you choose the standard rail over M-Lok?
Chris C Thanks! When I bought it there was only picatinny. I think the sides could possibly be used as M-Lok but I may be wrong. Only other thing I plan to add in the future is a visible laser.
Freedom Gear Reviews Yes, you have the propriety LWRC rail, they now offer in M-Lok. The advantage of the one you have is it comes with the angled hand brace and side panels so pretty sweet out if the box.
You have to do some videos sweeping through the house with 4x magnification. I’d love to see it
Bindon Aiming Concept
Does the info one the box say Sniper Gray? i like the light gray color on this one you have. the online images shows em pretty dark. Thanks!
Yea its called sniper grey in some places, tungsten in others. This is the color either way, some stock photos have poor editing/lighting.
Have you noticed more recoil or less accuracy with the gas piston system?
I've only shot Direct Impingement (gas), not piston.
Awesome video I have the Fde color and you also gave me the idea of the daniel defense mount. Also what light do you have?
Yea the DD mount is great. Some say its loose or not in spec but they dont tighten it down enough because mine was the same way until I tightened it all the way. The light is a Surefire G2X but any 1" will work.
Nice review. It is a very nice set up. You called this finish tungsten or sniper grey.
Are they one and the same? Can you clarify?
I believe the official name is sniper gray but its also called tungsten gray similar to the Sig Legion.
Tungsten is metallic and sniper is flat. Big difference
Gorgeous rifle bro. What are the black plates on the barrel?
Those are just grip covers to add more layers between you and the heat.
Hello. What's the model number of your lwrc? Good review by the way.
Question for you -- I know LWRC has the properitary rail panels which you feature on your rifle. What mounts to those? I cant find much info out there other than debates between MLOK vs LWRC Rail panels. Is it really just for hand grip?
I never tried but I don’t see a reason why MLOK accessories wouldn’t work.
@Tonberry Hugs understand but what accessories do fit on those lwrc rail panels?
How much did you pay for just the rifle ?
A few years ago, I think it was around 1300
Is this the M-Lock or LWRC proprietary handguard rails? If M-LOK did it come with the rail guards and hand stop?...I am told the M-LOK version does not come with these?
I can’t be sure but the newer models that came after this one have a different rail.
This is the LWRC handrail. And with the M LOK versions it does not come with any of these features. You can always add them just not the exact accessories here
What surefire is that. ?
Great rifle I got one in fde and it's my favorite rifle. The spiral fluteing is for weight reduction and aids in cooling.
Love mine.same finish as yours.had to get a locking stock , grip block due to CA bullshit. but it is what it is. Nice video.
Where did you purchase your rifle?
I think it was Budsgunshop. They were the only ones who had this color at the time.
How do you feel about the mlok on it
Doesn’t bother me, I just use the picatinny on top.
Really love this color. Feel free to sell it to me :)
Cry once buy once
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AR pattern rifles have gotten boring, every “new” feature is just like the last, idc if it’s piston driven or DI, they both present similar and different problems. I switched to bullpups out of boredom and I’ve actually had a lot better and faster target acquisition on my hog hunts, hiking in rough terrain has been less awkward too. AR’s are just my fun guns nowadays just to shoot fish in a barrel. This is a nice trinket just to show off with at the range, that’s about it for me. It’s nice though!
BULLPUPS SUCK. HAD ONE AND SOLD IT.
@@buddy9577 you suck😂😂😂 how much can I get for you on the dark web?
Maybe the pattern is boring for you but its the standard man. These lwrc rifles are extremely solid and if you own one you'll understand its a massive cut above the rest.
This DI version is for folks on a budget. That’s known. Noveske and KAC put this gun to shame. I looked at these $1300 rifles and for me I would get into a Colt LE6940 before I would even consider LWRC. From your video cosmetically just doesn’t do it for me. Especially how bad the LWRC engraving is. It’s really bad but again this is for folks on a real budget and there is nothing wrong with that.
DI has also been around much longer and works perfectly fine. You also start getting into diminishing returns on performance to cost ratio after $1200 or so, its just how you want to spend your money.