The worst AR15 upgrade I've done in 2023 - ARIC Law Tactical bolt carrier system.

Published on January 30, 2023
Duration: 20:01

This guide details the installation and review of the Law Tactical ARIC bolt carrier system for the AR-15. The video highlights the system's attempt to replicate the folding stock functionality of the SIG MCX. Expert analysis reveals significant reliability issues during range testing, particularly with full magazines, due to friction-induced short-stroking. The cost analysis concludes that a factory SIG MCX offers superior value and reliability for a similar price point.

Quick Summary

The Law Tactical ARIC system aims to add folding stock functionality to the AR-15 but suffers from reliability issues, primarily friction-induced short-stroking that causes failures to go into battery with full magazines. For a similar cost, a factory SIG MCX offers superior reliability and simpler maintenance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Law Tactical ARIC
  2. 02:38Purpose of Folding Stocks
  3. 03:38Field Stripping Comparison
  4. 08:21Reliability and Range Testing
  5. 15:45Cost Analysis and Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Law Tactical ARIC system?

The Law Tactical ARIC (AR Internal Carrier) system is an aftermarket bolt carrier group designed to give the AR-15 platform the ability to utilize a folding stock, similar to firearms like the SIG MCX.

What are the main reliability issues with the Law Tactical ARIC system?

The primary reliability issue identified is friction-induced short-stroking, which can cause the firearm to fail to go into battery, especially when firing with a full magazine.

Is the Law Tactical ARIC system a cost-effective modification for an AR-15?

According to the review, the combined cost of the ARIC system and the necessary folding stock adapter approaches $2000, making a factory-built SIG MCX a more reliable and potentially better value alternative.

How does the field stripping of the ARIC system compare to a SIG MCX?

The SIG MCX is significantly simpler and more intuitive to disassemble for maintenance compared to an AR-15 equipped with the Law Tactical ARIC system.

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