Guns Have Your Cake And Eat It Too – New BCM RECCE-14 KMR13 ELWF Mk2 Rifle Steven Kuo March 27, 2015 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Light, reliable, and effective. In recent years, there's been a real push across the industry to strike a balance in products — whether weapons or kit — between weight and performance. We all know that adage, “ounces equal pounds, and pounds equals pain.” Whether a proud bearded warfighter in the mountains of Asscrackistan, a first responder on duty, or a civilian, we can all appreciate the benefits of lighter gear. BCM has made real strides toward this objective with its KMR handguards and lightweight barrels. Made of a proprietary blend of aluminum and magnesium alloy, the KMR handguards have cemented a rock-solid reputation for being unbelievably light and strong. And BCM threw convention out the window with its lightweight barrels — eschewing the typical M4 profile and designing a continuous taper from the chamber to the muzzle, deleting the gas block shoulder, and adding flutes. BCM has also tackled all the other components in an AR, producing their own buttstocks, pistol grips, and so on. And now, you can get all of this straight out of the box with BCM's RECCE-14 KMR13 ELWF Mk2 rifle. In the latest installment of RECOIL's video series, Iain Harrison puts the rifle to the test. The 5.56mm RECCE-14 Mk2 features a 14.5-inch barrel and 13-inch KMR handguards, weighing in at a spritely 5.7 pounds empty with an overall length of 31.5 inches collapsed. Our fearless leader naturally felt compelled to try to break the rifle, smashing the buttstock on the ground and the handguard into a post. Check out the video to see how that turned out! The barrel is 14.5 inches long with a mid-length gas system and a permanently attached BCMGUNFIGHTER Mod 1 compensator to bring it up to a legal 16+ inch overall length. This results in a handy package that is balanced extremely well. The rifle is outfitted smartly, with BCM upper and lower receivers, trigger guard, QD end plate, pistol grip, charging handle, and an ALG Defense trigger. Watch the video to see how it performed on the range. The mid-length gas system is very soft shooting, and the light and compact weapon transitions quickly and smoothly. The BCM RECCE-14 KMR13 ELWF Mk2 rifle retails for $1,628. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
