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Bravo Company Manufacturing

BCM RECCE-11 MCMR

11.5" SBR-ready configuration with optimized dwell time

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Key Highlights

  • Shortest practical 5.56 length
  • Requires SBR tax stamp

Specifications

Price
$1,649
Weight
5 lb 12 oz
Calibers
5.56x45mm, .223 Rem
Rail Type
mlok
Best For
vehicle opshome defenseduty patrol

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patterninterface: picatinny-tophandguard: mlokbarrel: compact

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 features the same professional-grade construction as its longer siblings: cold-hammer-forged 11595E certified steel with chrome lining for durability and corrosion resistance. The carbine-length gas system is optimized for the shorter barrel, providing reliable cycling even under adverse conditions. BCM includes their MCMR-10 free-float handguard, GUNFIGHTER charging handle, Mod 0 compensator, and PNT trigger, making this a complete professional package. The bolt carrier group uses Carpenter No. 158 steel that's been high-pressure tested and magnetic particle inspected.

In testing, the RECCE-11 has proven exceptionally reliable and surprisingly accurate for a short-barreled configuration. Users report sub-1-inch groups at 15 yards and 1.5-inch groups at 50 yards during bench rest testing. Some owners who've compared it extensively against Daniel Defense, LWRC, Sig Virtus, Geissele, and Noveske options report the BCM consistently produces the best groupings. The compact package makes it ideal for home defense, vehicle defense, and any application where size matters without compromising on professional-grade reliability.

Key Features

  • 11.5" cold-hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel, government profile
  • Carbine-length gas system optimized for short barrel reliability
  • BCM MCMR-10 M-LOK free-float handguard
  • M16 full-auto profile bolt carrier group, C158 steel bolt
  • BCMGUNFIGHTER charging handle and PNT trigger included
  • M4 feed ramp barrel extension for enhanced reliability
  • High-pressure tested (70,000 psi) and magnetic particle inspected
  • 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
  • +Zero malfunctions reported across thousands of user rounds

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 inches (with SBA3 brace)
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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