ranger1385 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I am debating getting a full auto 5.56. I'm leaning towards a FNC. Tell me your thoughts or experiences? I know the Ruger is cheaper and easier to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1gewehr Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Of those three, I'd go with the FNC. Parts are out there, uses standard, reliable M-16/AR-15 mags, and conversions are reliable. I'm a big fan of the AR-18/180. But parts are scarce, barrel replacement is a PITA, and mags have to be converted from M-16 mags or original mags bought at astronomical prices. The Ruger is problematic. Parts for the full-auto one are hard to find. Some conversions are not factory-spec, aftermarket mags are suspect, and factory mags are pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 23 hours ago, 1gewehr said: Of those three, I'd go with the FNC. Parts are out there, uses standard, reliable M-16/AR-15 mags, and conversions are reliable. I'm a big fan of the AR-18/180. But parts are scarce, barrel replacement is a PITA, and mags have to be converted from M-16 mags or original mags bought at astronomical prices. The Ruger is problematic. Parts for the full-auto one are hard to find. Some conversions are not factory-spec, aftermarket mags are suspect, and factory mags are pricey. I own neither but did look into possibly buying one or the other a few years ago. Here is what I found out, all the FNC's are after market mods (no issues there, but just so we know), while the Ruger AAC can be had with both factory FA and aftermarket. My local FFL just happens to have a FNC select fire in the store and it looks and feels great. I have heard that both guns are readily available and on the market (a quick search shows plenty of stock available) but the Rugers are coming in at a lower price point. Reviews say both guns shoot well, with the FNC being the only gun adopted for Military use. What I concluded is that the FNC would be the one I would have chosen, only because it looks more "cool". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger1385 Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 Thank you for the feedback. I have a ruger mini-14 semi and a semi AR-18. Both shoot great, but I was thinking the FNC would be a nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 While the FNC may be military adopted, the Ruger was A-Team adopted, that gets way more points in my book and I love it when a plan comes together Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc diel Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I have heard that fnc breech bolts are a must have and only obtainable from old guns.... I went the ar180 route... I've sourced my parts from Pete FLEIS.... but truly should get a few spares whatever way you go.... once you consider spare parts you'll be in the ar15 registered receiver price range. It's a fun quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 16 hours ago, ron_brock said: While the FNC may be military adopted, the Ruger was A-Team adopted, that gets way more points in my book and I love it when a plan comes together Ron You sir are a very astute and wise man. Forgot about the "A" team! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 5 hours ago, Rekraps said: You sir are a very astute and wise man. Forgot about the "A" team! I pity the po fool who forgets about the A-team....almost un-American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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