I was almost positive it was Daniel Defense who was oversizing their gas ports, particularly with the MK18. This made for a reliable system but with a lot of gas to the face, particularly suppressed. I haven't heard of the same reports from many BCM owners... maybe I missed it though.Another question....why is colt considered on par with DD, BCM, etc.? I don't see anything about them being better than anything else? I don't believe their QC is all that great after seeing this debacle with the new Python. And the furniture doesn't scream amazing. The materials are what everyone else even decent is using. I see a rollmark and higher-than-worth-it pricing.
That and with with BCM...they oversize their gas ports to be "more" reliable, when other manufacturers aren't and still staying reliable. How does a harsher firing rifle make it a better rifle? (NOT stating BCM isn't good, I like their stuff)
It seems to me...that because the .Mil uses these particular brands, that they're somehow "better" even though our military usually isn't buying the highest prices, most gucci option. They buy something reliable, that is at a certain cost per the decisions of stars and bars. This, to me, reaffirms you don't need a really expensive aluminum rifle to have a good...reliable...aluminum rifle. And that a manufacturer using the standard materials and specs, can make something just as good for a decent price. But what do i know.