This review explores various AR-15 alternatives, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. The Bushmaster ACR is criticized for weight and price, while the Ruger Mini-14 is a sentimental favorite praised for reliability. Lightweight and affordable options like the Kel-Tec SU-16 and Troy PAR are discussed, alongside the unique bullpup designs of the FN FS2000 and Kel-Tec RDB. The Robinson Arms XCR is noted for its robust piston system and caliber conversion.
The Troy Pump Action Rifle (PAR) offers a 50-state legal AR-15 alternative by utilizing a manual pump action instead of a gas system. It features a 16.5-inch barrel, a proprietary receiver set, and a unique folding stock for portability. Accuracy testing showed promising results around one inch at 100 yards with specific ammunition, aided by a fluted chamber for reliable extraction.
The Troy Pump Action AR-15 (PAR) is a highly accurate and reliable rifle, capable of sub-MOA performance at 110 yards. Its unique pump-action design, lacking a buffer tube, allows for a rigid, side-folding stock, making it compact and legal in restrictive states. While the trigger is a standard mil-spec unit, the rifle's engineering and accuracy make it an excellent, fun, and innovative option for precision shooting.
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