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I am in the process of planning my first AR build, and I have decided I want to go with something on the lighter side of things. My friend has an ungodly heavy AR (20in heavy barrel, full stock, quad rail, bi-pod, large flashlight mount, large scope with risers, sling, and canted irons) that isn't that much fun to shoot unless you are on a bench... I want something I can be more mobile with, as I am considering working up to 3-Gun or other such events. Right now the build I want looks like the two links below. I really like the Midwest Industries hand guard, and the FN barrels are very good from what I hear.
PSA 16" CHF Pencil SSK 12" - With Nickel Boron BCG and Charging Handle
PSA AR-15 Complete Blem Lower Magpul MOE Edition - Black, No Magazine - Lowers - AR-15
Given that the Upper Assembly I want is out of stock, and Palmetto isn't known for their fast re-stock/shipping times, I've been doing some more research in hopes of just buying everything for my build at the show in two weeks. This research led me a few places that sell 'Sport' Uppers without Forward Assists or Ejection Port covers, as well as Polymer lowers. I can't find a lot on the weight differences between the two though, most places either list both the same, or only list a very minor difference. Can anyone who has both give me some more details on how much weight is saved by removing the forward assist/ejection port cover, and how much is saved by going with a polymer lower?
PSA 16" CHF Pencil SSK 12" - With Nickel Boron BCG and Charging Handle
PSA AR-15 Complete Blem Lower Magpul MOE Edition - Black, No Magazine - Lowers - AR-15
Given that the Upper Assembly I want is out of stock, and Palmetto isn't known for their fast re-stock/shipping times, I've been doing some more research in hopes of just buying everything for my build at the show in two weeks. This research led me a few places that sell 'Sport' Uppers without Forward Assists or Ejection Port covers, as well as Polymer lowers. I can't find a lot on the weight differences between the two though, most places either list both the same, or only list a very minor difference. Can anyone who has both give me some more details on how much weight is saved by removing the forward assist/ejection port cover, and how much is saved by going with a polymer lower?