Thread: Views on Straight Pull ARs

Originally Posted by Beavis

Have a GBC rifle that I've been running for a year. Has everything I like about AR15's minus the semi auto part. I find it much more ergonomic to have the charging handle on the right hand side. All the AR centric optics and mounts work as designed on them.

A common justification people have for not buying them is the fact that they can buy a budget bolt action like a Ruger American or a Howa Mini or a Mossberg MVP for a fraction of the price. While this is true, all of these guns IMO are junk (after owning and shooting them). Well the Howa's are generally alright but the mags are trash. I think most of it is just cope - guys don't want to be reminded constantly of what they lost in the buyback, and they would feel like cucks using a straight pull AR type rifle. Which is fair enough, but don't try and justify your purchase of a poverty rifle by denigrating the purchase of a nicer gun.

Appreciate your feedback, I appreciate the contrast between value buys vs. the GBC, I think for a mid range caliber I was keen on a lighter gun with tactical attachments like the GBC. For heavier loads I'd likely use a Browning BLR lever or a straight out bolt gun like a RPC or Bergara HMR. I'm keen on the GBC NZ made unit but think as a right hander I'd prefer the charging handle/bolt on the LHS so trigger finger stays on the trigger. Is it swappable?