Robinson Arms M96, should I buy?

[usp9]

Just looked one over in a store, but have never heard anyone rate or comment. Can anyone clue me in...are they reliable, accurate ARs?

 

[trueblue1776]

Not ARs but a Stoner 63 variants, they are AWESOME!!!!! Heavy, but awesome. Parts availability and price are the only complaints I have heard on that piece.

Check out the Bren kit for the gun, turns it into a decent SAW.

 

[Gunsnrovers]

Due to a lack of support from the manufacturer, I would walk away.

 

[Evil Monkey]

I wouldn't buy it. I would save my money and get an XCR.

 

[GTSteve03]

I'd go with the Sig 556 myself if I was looking for a non-AR style 5.56 rifle.

 

[Coronach]

Due to Robinson Armament habitually making poor business decisions, I would not buy anything with their name associated with it.

M96- poorly supported by the company.

Vepr- Robarm ended up not importing them anymore, for reasons unknown. Now someone else has the gig.

XCR- vaporware for the longest time. Now they're available, but for how long, and will they be supported any better than the M96?

Thanks...no.

Mike

 

[Chuck R.]

Due to Robinson Armament habitually making poor business decisions, I would not buy anything with their name associated with it.

This was also my rationale for shying away from the XCR, I watched the M96 saga unfold.

Chuck

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

Not to mention, that the M96 is pretty heavy for a non-modular 5.56 rifle. I don't mind a little extra weight; but I like to be getting something for it - a bigger caliber, neat gadgets... something.

 

[LoadedDrum]

What is the price of the M96 in question? If it is a bargain it might be worth it.

The XCR is a much better rifle in every sense. RA has also become a much better run company with much better customer service since the XCR came out. They are aware of the mistakes they made and their actions show they have changed.

I could talk about SIG and the Mosquito/GSR/556 debacles but I do not want this thread to get too off track.

 

[trueblue1776]

If I was a serious collector it would be a must, I believe it is the closest thing to an original Eugene Stoner model to ever make production.

 

[C123K_Loadmaster]

So far my Robinson M96’s have proved to be reliable and accurate.

I find my Recon Version light and nicely balanced.




My Heavy Fluted Carbine is not light, but makes a good SAW.



Accuracy is decent with surplus ammo for a rifle with a quick change barrel.




I have most of the accessories that were produced. Some of these may be very difficult to find now.

 

[trueblue1776]

holy S###! I'm the most jealous guy in the world right now.

 

[C123K_Loadmaster]

Check out how this person modified his Robinson M96 Bren configuration.

Bren (Top Feed) major modification to GPMG form

 

[C123K_Loadmaster]

Check out how this person modified his Robinson M96 with an underfolder stock he made.

Underfolder made by

 

[trueblue1776]

C123K_Loadmaster,
I'm going to have to ask you to stop before I have to sell some stuff.

 

[Gewehr98]

Interesting.

My Heavy Fluted Carbine is not light, but makes a good SAW.

Robinson sold them in full-auto configuration?

 

[Coronach]

No, but SAW sounds better than SSAW.

Mike