What are the thoughts on the Robinson Arms XCR? Thinking about a short barrel 5.56 that isn’t just another AR. I used to have a M96 years ago, but sold it, which I kind of regret now. The XCR looks nice on paper, but wonder about reliability, accuracy, and support.

I had one and wish I had not traded it away. I dont regret the trade but more that I could have likely afforded to keep a nice rifle. It is light weight and very well designed. I'm not sure about the CS, bad or good.

You asked the question? Means you want it.

I have an early generation of XCR in 556, they have made several improvements since this but I have not done any of the modifications as it works (worked- haven't shot it in years).

I always was infatuated in it's design as was quite enthusiastic about the XCR, was on the XCR forum a lot but eventually lost enthusiasm. Not because the rifle is bad because it isn't.

I don't know how support is now but back then the company support was awful - long shipping times, communication was non existent and parts availability were poor. On top of that ~ on their form Alex (owner) can on and posted a lot of negative comments aimed directly to any and all customers that asked questions. It was amazingly off putting. It's a shame as the rifle itself is particularly nice but it is hard for me to get behind it when the treatment is/was not just poor but spectacularly poor. Perhaps as they were really just caring abut Government Contracts, don't know.

Service doesn't have to be that way ~ for example: just look at Seekins or MDT, two that I have recent contact with and they have gone way beyond good support to great and make me enthusiastic to support them.

Ultimately, it is a nice rifle and could have been a major player but something was off as far as customer service was involved. Maybe times have changed. I have since moved on to PRS rifles so no interest from me there.

Good luck.

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Originally posted by 12131:
You asked the question? Means you want it.

Hey, at least he asked the question before he bought the rifle. I see so many posts where guys buy a gun and THEN ask for opinions about it.