Bravo Company Manufacturing
BCM RECCE-11 MCMR
11.5" SBR-ready configuration with optimized dwell time
Key Highlights
- •Shortest practical 5.56 length
- •Requires SBR tax stamp
Specifications
- Price
- $1,500
- Weight
- 5 lb 12 oz
- Calibers
- 5.56x45mm, .223 Rem
- Rail Type
- mlok
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
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Overview
The BCM RECCE-11 brings the professional-grade quality of Bravo Company Manufacturing's RECCE platform to an ultra-compact 11.5-inch configuration. This barrel length represents the sweet spot for 5.56 NATO performance in a short package, maintaining adequate velocity for reliable terminal ballistics while maximizing maneuverability in confined spaces. Originally configured as a pistol with SBA3 brace, the RECCE-11 has become a favorite among those requiring maximum capability in minimum space, from vehicle operators to those navigating urban environments.
The 11.5-inch barrel, carbine-length gas system, MCMR-10 free-float handguard, and BCM small-parts path make the RECCE-11 a compact standard-AR option rather than a proprietary PDW. Exact barrel construction, muzzle device, brace, stock, and bolt-carrier details vary by listing.
The compact package makes it a practical host for home-defense, vehicle, and training setups where an 11.5-inch 5.56 makes sense. Pistol and stocked SBR configurations carry different legal and setup requirements, so confirm the exact configuration before carrying over brace, stock, or muzzle-device details.
Key Features
- 11.5" 5.56 barrel
- Carbine-length gas system optimized for short barrel reliability
- BCM MCMR-10 M-LOK free-float handguard
- Standard AR-pattern bolt carrier group path
- BCMGUNFIGHTER charging handle and PNT trigger included
- M4 feed ramp barrel extension for enhanced reliability
- Weight optimized at 5.6 lbs for easy handling
Pros
- +Exceptionally accurate for an 11.5-inch barrel configuration
- +Professional-grade reliability inherited from BCM's quality standards
- +Compact 27-inch overall length ideal for confined spaces
- +Carbine gas system well-tuned for short barrel performance
- +Excellent balance and handling characteristics
- +Standard AR-pattern support in a compact 11.5-inch package
Cons
- −Increased muzzle blast and flash compared to 16-inch barrels
- −Requires SBR tax stamp if using a stock instead of brace
- −Higher cost than budget alternatives at $1,600+ range
- −More flash and concussion, suppressor highly recommended
- −Velocity loss compared to longer barrels affects long-range performance
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem
- Barrel Length
- 11.5 inches
- Overall Length
- 27" collapsed / 29.9" extended review baseline
- weight
- 5.6 lbs
- Gas System
- carbine-length
- Twist Rate
- 1:7
- barrel
- Cold-hammer-forged 11595E steel, chrome lined, government profile
- handguard
- BCM MCMR-10 M-LOK free-float, 10-inch
- trigger
- BCM PNT (Polished Nickel Teflon)
- stock
- SBA3 pistol brace or user-selected stock (SBR)
- msrp
- $1,600-1,700
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