How light is your AR?

So, here’s the deal. I’ve got a few KE Arms polymer lowers. But I really don’t have a light upper. Or at least, I didn’t have. Recently I ordered an “ultra light” Bushmaster barrel, got a Strike Industries hand guard to replace the round carbine style that came “free” with the barrel, and tonight I put them all on an upper.

The thing weighs 3.8 lbs with a bolt, CH, A2 flash hider and a tritium SeeAll sight on a riser. The KE Arms lower is 1.77 lbs with the buffer and spring in it. Total weight is 5.69 lbs, with a full rifle stock. Sling, mag and ammo will add some, of course.

It feels like a toy. I’m really excited to see how it shoots. But now I need another KE arms lower! It never ends.😩