re: WYBI - Would you buy it? - AR Pistol

I would not buy it.

1. It's polymer and I just haven't been convinced yet on polymer ARs. Especially since aluminum receiver sets are close to as cheap as they have been in awhile, it doesn't make sense to use polymer.

2. It's a 7.5 inch barrel shooting 5.56. The 5.56/.223 relies heavily on speed to do its thing. If you are not making at least 2500 fps with 5.56 you might as well use a .22LR instead. 5.56 does not reach near 2500 fps through a 7.5 inch barrel. So, if you had any plans of using this as a defensive or hunting "pistol" you need to stick with a ~10.5 inch or longer barrel instead.

3. Pistol length gas 5.56 is a lot harder on the components than the longer gas system alternatives and can make wear and tear more rapid. It also has a tendency to be finicky.