CANADIAN LEGAL? Cru Arms Temp 556

Published on May 27, 2023
Duration: 22:33

This guide details the field stripping process for the Cru Arms Temp 556, a Canadian-legal rifle based on the AR-180 platform. The video, presented by an expert with high authority, covers disassembly of the bolt carrier group, highlighting its unique dual recoil springs and heavy mass. It also touches upon the short-stroke gas piston system and the rifle's AR-15 compatibility for controls.

Quick Summary

The Cru Arms Temp 556 is a Canadian-legal rifle designed as a workaround for restrictive laws, featuring an AR-180 based short-stroke gas piston system. While offering ACR aesthetics and a lifetime warranty, it weighs 8.2 lbs, has limited accessory space, a high height-over-bore, and demonstrated significant reliability issues in adverse conditions during testing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Cinematic
  2. 01:20Product Overview
  3. 01:52Backstory and Legal Context
  4. 05:52Disassembly and Internal Mechanics
  5. 07:24Features and Ergonomics
  6. 09:27Pros and Cons
  7. 14:13Reliability and Dirt Test
  8. 18:33Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Cru Arms Temp 556 legally distinct in Canada?

The Cru Arms Temp 556 is designed to be Canadian-legal and non-restricted. A key aspect of its design is its intentional incompatibility with standard AR-15 uppers and lowers, which helps it maintain this legal status within Canada.

How does the Cru Arms Temp 556's operating system work?

The rifle utilizes a short-stroke gas piston operating system, which is based on the AR-180 platform. This system is known for its robustness and is distinct from the direct impingement system common in AR-15s.

What were the main reliability issues found with the Cru Arms Temp 556?

During a dirt test in an Arizona desert, the Cru Arms Temp 556 experienced significant reliability problems, including trigger reset failures, sluggish cycling, and issues with bolt closure after exposure to sand.

What are the key pros and cons of the Cru Arms Temp 556?

Pros include Canadian legality, ACR aesthetics, and a lifetime warranty. Cons are proprietary logistics, a heavy weight of 8.2 lbs, limited M-LOK space, and a high height-over-bore (3-4 inches).

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