Thoughts on a Barret REC 7?

January 11, 2019, 04:19 PM

I came across one today, and honestly it was the first one I have ever seen in person. It was the piston version, with Magpul grip and stock, and Mlok hand guard. Everything I've seen online looks good, but does anyone have any first hand experience?

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January 11, 2019, 07:18 PM

hrcjon

I don't have a REC 7 so no help on that. But I do have a number of Barrett firearms and they are well thought out, totally reliable, and completely satisfactory. In addition Barrett has simply the best customer service in the industry. period.

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January 11, 2019, 08:05 PM

creslin

I have two.
Both in 5.56
One with 16” barrel - other with 18”

I’ve shot the hell outa the 16”
zero issues that weren’t my fault.
Had to send it back once (my fault) and barret handled it all super well.
I’ve run them both suppressed and unsuppressed.

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January 17, 2019, 12:05 AM

jprebb

quote:
Originally posted by pepsiblue:
It was the piston version...

I thought they were all piston guns. Did something change and Barrett start offering them as a direct impingement version?

Thanks,
JP

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January 17, 2019, 06:25 PM

pepsiblue

Well, after having it on hold for a few days, I put it on layaway today! It was definitely not in my budget, but what the hell. I'll dig a few things out of the safe to sell and offset the cost. I'm sure I'll have a few more questions, but
I'll find an owners manual online or on ebay and that should help. I have an AR already, but was wanting a "Gucci" AR, and this fit the bill. It has a full length Mlok rail, factory ceracoated, nickle boron coated bolt, and its piston operated. I'm pretty stoked! Thanks for all the insight!!