Is anyone doing a T&E

[Narco]

on the Osprey Defense Drop in piston conversion?

I received one, and like it so far, putting some more rounds through it this weekend. Just curious if anyone took them up on the free conversion offer for LEO.

[Stickman]

on the Osprey Defense Drop in piston conversion?

I received one, and like it so far, putting some more rounds through it this weekend. Just curious if anyone took them up on the free conversion offer for LEO.



I had not heard anything about it. If you are doing the conversion, I would love to get your thoughts. If you are interested in doing a review, that would be even better. :P

[Narco]

I'll get some pics up and a review after the weekend. I am sad though, since it doesn't fit underneath my Troy MRF rail. I was so upset that I had to install a set of MOE handguards from MP. I have shot about 100rds through it so far, and it runs fine. Gonna work it out heavy this weekend.

[Narco]

Ok, finally done with the T&E

Pros:
Cost:
Reasonably priced for LEO agencies and individual officers
Function:
My unit ran 100% out the box, I shot XM193, TAP, TRU, without a hiccup.
Cleanliness:
Chamber and Bore wear very clean after shooting
Simplistic:
Easy to install with very few tools, instructions were clear, but could have been more detailed.


Shooting was more enjoyable since I don't run a PRI Gas Buster Handle and having gas blow back in my face with NTCH. Especially on rapid fire drills. Customer Service was exceptional, granted these units are in phase one of being released, I was told there are plans for a 1 Piece BCG, a slightly longer rod to take out the 1/16 gap in the piston housing.

My rifle shot smooth as it was, but I was noticeably smoother with the system in place.

My rifle is a working rifle, hence the drag down the driveway look. It looks like I run it wet, but that is a thin coat of Slipp 2000 on the BCG and a tad of Mangnalube-G applied with a q-tip on the piston rod where it slides on a bushing inserted into the upper assembly. This was not required by the manufacture, but again it is habit..

Cons
Does not fit under a lot of major manufacture free float rail systems, I had to scrap my Troy MRF and switch to the Magpul MOE. I did have to modify the heat shield a tad as seen in the photos do to rubbing. I called Tech Support and they said it may short stroke, but mine didn't, I cut mine as a preventive measure.

While I didn't mind scarifying my BCG, I wish it was supplied with a 1 piece pre fab unit. However, it was supply with a new key, press tool, and Loc-Tite.


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