AR- 15 lite ?

[abruski]

What is the difference between a standard and a lite ar 15 ?

 

[1911Sooner]

The lite has a pencil barrel so that's about it.

 

[ez bake]

The lite has a pencil barrel so that's about it.

No, its less filling!

 

[KurtM]

No...tastes great

 

[abruski]

thanks for the info new to ar 15 s

 

[DestructoJr]

thanks for the info new to ar 15 s

The lite recievers are made from carbon fiber not steel so they are lighter as well,

 

[NikatKimber]

No standard AR receiver is made from steel, it is aluminum. And the "lite" does not refer to the receiver being made from Carbon Fiber. As far as I know there is only one maker of CF receivers, and they're not labeled "lite."

Also, I don't know if there is a standardized specification for a "lite" AR. But most likely, as said above, it primarily refers to the barrel contour.

 

[ColtDogg]

No standard AR receiver is made from steel, it is aluminum. And the "lite" does not refer to the receiver being made from Carbon Fiber. As far as I know there is only one maker of CF receivers, and they're not labeled "lite."

Also, I don't know if there is a standardized specification for a "lite" AR. But most likely, as said above, it primarily refers to the barrel contour.

I think like you said, the barrel. I have a few Colt H-Bar guns, (Heavy Barrel) and see a few that is stamped Colt Sporter Light weight.

 

[Cohiba]

Are you talking about this Bushmaster?
http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_carbon15_AZ-C15M4PRE.asp
Composite molded receiver,weight of 5.5lbs without magazine


Or this Bushmaster?
The Superlight.....http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_xm15_BCWA3F16SL.asp


Or are you talking about a full size-vs-a sporter??
Cohiba