Do you prefer down vent or side vent?
Down Vent: Reduces gas to the face, eliminates port pop, reduction of shot report DB level. Side Vent: Traditional Vent method with no suppressor use features
How important is ease of cleaning?
Standard maintenance will include milspec coatings, while reliable and robust, they tend to be harder to clean. Enhanced coatings are easy to clean, require less maintenance, and use advanced coating technology
Bolt Material Preference
9310 Steel: Most common bolt material, Proven durability. C158 Steel: Developed specifically for AR15 Bolt material (Milspec), Proven durability