Get the balance right

[nwslopoke]

I like many here have acquired multiple firearms. Over several builds I have two that stand out over the others and due to the sum of their parts just hit the right balance. Even though the others are very similar.

One is a mostly Brownells 14.5 built from scratch and the other is a PSA pistol kit. I have two other name brand complete rifles and other kit builds, but those two by lucky planning or sheer luck got the balance right.

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[titsonritz]

Balance in what…weight distribution? …wallet impact? ….what?

 

[quneur]

Compared to Mil-Spec? I'm glad you're happy with your builds. I'm more into traditional aesthetics for firearms, ie. wood and metal. I own modern polymer firearms but they're not notable.

 

[nwslopoke]

Balance in what…weight distribution? …wallet impact? ….what?

Balance as in the best blend of performance compared to other options. In one case, the Brownells rifle only has a 3x fixed scope, and updated trigger and heavier buffer. The compromise of better accessories on other rifles don't make me gravitate towards them. It also " feels" better and is accurate enough for practical use, even though it's not the most accurate in my collection.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Some of my favorite guns are front heavy due to gas system. Short stroke or long stroke they are front heavy. A beautifully balanced and relatively light SxS or over and under shotgun is nice. Some long barrel pistols can be front heavy but still nice to shoot. So balance is a factor but pretty minor for me probably.