Which bull-pup are top choices?

[Toy00taco]

I don’t have a bullpup 5.56 but my choices would be Aug>Tavor>FS2000>M17s if I was in the market for one

[Elk34]

I think we need a pole on this subject

[h8pvmnt]

I have a FS 2000, Aug, Tavor, RFB, KM M17 .308. The FS 2000 is out of production and is a novelty at this point. Was an interesting design, pretty reliable crappy trigger stanag mags. The Aug is well tested and has lots of support. Still looks cool and futuristic 40 plus years later 9mm caliber swap kits are out there but very expensive. Proprietary mags unless you get the Nato version or a conversion stock. Some have built in optic that you either love or hate. Some have a rail that may or may not work with the optic you want to use. The Tavor i have spent almost 400.00 to make the trigger better and its pretty good now but not my favorite. Has lots of support and aftermarket, caliber swap kits available but pricey. The RFB is well a Keltec with all that implies. I like that it accepts common fal mags but its got its quirky issues not much aftermarket, rail is not high enough for a lot of optics trigger is pretty good. The M17S from KM is really nice. Its a reboot of an old Bushmaster 17 rifle that was not very successful for a variety of reasons. The Trigger is really nice much better than any other stock bullpup. The reciever is a work of art. It takes standard (if thats actually a thing) or should i say the most common AR-10 mags. The experience of buying it right from the mfg is pleasant and interesting. If i could only keep one it would be the M17S just because of the AZ connection, the .308 cal and its trigger. All of them are interesting none are inexpensive. All are fun to shoot well unless they blow up which would not be good where the chamber is. Knocking on wood that does not happen.

[Harrier]

Great Review h8pvmnt...
I value user reviews more than those from an org of one sort or another.
Over on Snipers Hide there were a couple pretty negative owner opinions of the MDR so I scratched it off my list.

The KM seems to be the top contender with the Aug and KelTec in second position. Good to know there are different versions of Aug mag compatibility.. i didn't know that. Interesting no one has mentioned the Aug lookalike... the Microtech MSAR - are they comparable to the Aug?

[h8pvmnt]

I had an MSAR but it was problematic. FTF, FTE, Mag issues Those came out when the Aug was not available other than really expensive pre-ban guns so it filled a niche. But once the US Augs were available the company struggled. There CS was terrible in my situation. I don't think there still being made anymore but not positive. I had one that went back to them three times before i gave up and sold it at a loss to someone that knew the issues and wanted to mess with it. I personally would not own one now. I know some have gotten good ones but it was not my experience.

[Harrier]

great- strike that one too...

[AZ_Five56]

I picked up an RDB a couple of weeks ago on a whim. I didn't know a ton about them, but I put about 600 rounds through it, and I'm loving it! The trigger is really good, and phenomenal for a bullpup. I don't think I'm getting rid of it any time soon.

[ex462]

No one has made mention of the old Hi Standard Model 10.That was a good bull pup,not great but good, IMHO wish i had one now.

[h8pvmnt]

I'd forgotten about the hi standard. I bet there out there if you really want one. I glad the RDB is working well. For the price it's really appealing and worth a look.

[AZ_Five56]

...I glad the RDB is working well. For the price it's really appealing and worth a look.

Please try shooting the RDB! Great gun! I got a great price on a used one, and I think Kel-Tec just released or is about to release a new model, so the older ones should come down in price even more.

[Geekmedic]

I own a Tavor and have enjoyed shooting it. I agree with the comment that changing a magazine becomes an adventure. It is tucked farther back than you are used to if you've manipulated the magazine on an AR-15 and it's just not natural to change it quickly on the Tavor. Another thing that is definitely different on the Tavor is the recoil impulse. It is definitely sharper than I am used to on my AR's. Not that it's too much recoil or anything, but it's just not as smooth to shoot.