Ruger 5.56 Model

ranchito457 · June 29, 2013, 11:28 PM

Any thoughts on the Ruger 556 model 5913?Buds has em and I'm starting to consider one..

tulsamal · June 29, 2013, 11:53 PM

I'm not sure about that model number. I have the fully equipped version. I still replaced a bunch of parts. I try to have a standard for my AR's so they will all feel and function in a similar way. Once I changed the FH to a BattleComp, various pieces to Magpul, and the trigger to an SSA-E, I was happy. I really think the Ruger design is superior. All my other AR's are DI but I have to admit I really do like the way the Ruger works. I consider it my most heavy duty AR now.

They are more expensive than the DI models but quite competitive with other op-rod models.

Gregg

Jeep Driver · June 30, 2013, 07:38 AM

I have the carbine version, slapped a bunch of Magpul add-ons and a Aimpoint Pro, been very happy with it.

ranchito457 · July 2, 2013, 08:59 PM

thanks guys.I think I'll go for it-let ya know how it goes..

Palmetto-Pride · July 3, 2013, 04:34 AM

There was some issues with "carrier tilt" but I think they got that worked out now if not a new buffer tube really isn't that big of deal if you had to replace it every 5000 rounds.

ftttu · July 13, 2013, 11:47 AM

I got one for this last Father's Day. Really happy with it so far. I just picked up a Lucid HD7 sight for it yesterday and will sight that in today if the weather is nice.

It is being used as my duty rifle, but I will take it out every now and then to play with it. Nothing against the issued Bushmaster I had before turning it in, but I wasn't able to outfit the weapon like I wanted to since it was issued.

Oh, the great thing about the SR-556 is that the bolt carrier group remains clean and cool since it is piston driven. Check out YouTube videos on it to see what I'm talking about.

June 29, 2013, 11:28 PM	#1
ranchito457 Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2013 Location: Manhattan,Illinois Posts: 179	Ruger 5.56 Model Any thoughts on the Ruger 556 model 5913?Buds has em and I'm starting to consider one..

June 30, 2013, 07:38 AM	#3
Jeep Driver Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Posts: 38	I have the carbine version, slapped a bunch of Magpul add-ons and a Aimpoint Pro, been very happy with it. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, reload.

July 3, 2013, 04:34 AM	#5
Palmetto-Pride Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,071	There was some issues with "carrier tilt" but I think they got that worked out now if not a new buffer tube really isn't that big of deal if you had to replace it every 5000 rounds. __________________ “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.” -Margaret Thatcher-

June 29, 2013, 11:53 PM	#2
tulsamal Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Location: Vinita, OK Posts: 2,552	I'm not sure about that model number. I have the fully equipped version. I still replaced a bunch of parts. I try to have a standard for my AR's so they will all feel and function in a similar way. Once I changed the FH to a BattleComp, various pieces to Magpul, and the trigger to an SSA-E, I was happy. I really think the Ruger design is superior. All my other AR's are DI but I have to admit I really do like the way the Ruger works. I consider it my most heavy duty AR now. They are more expensive than the DI models but quite competitive with other op-rod models. Gregg

July 2, 2013, 08:59 PM	#4
ranchito457 Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2013 Location: Manhattan,Illinois Posts: 179	thanks guys.I think I'll go for it-let ya know how it goes..

July 13, 2013, 11:47 AM	#6
ftttu Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2011 Posts: 226	I got one for this last Father's Day. Really happy with it so far. I just picked up a Lucid HD7 sight for it yesterday and will sight that in today if the weather is nice. It is being used as my duty rifle, but I will take it out every now and then to play with it. Nothing against the issued Bushmaster I had before turning it in, but I wasn't able to outfit the weapon like I wanted to since it was issued. Oh, the great thing about the SR-556 is that the bolt carrier group remains clean and cool since it is piston driven. Check out YouTube videos on it to see what I'm talking about.