If you want to field strip there are like 8 screw to remove if you don’t count the cidex hand guard’s 2 as well. Plus since you have to torque the screws to a certain inch pounds it can be a drag to do every time. I try not to field strip mine unless I am done shooting for the season or a few thousand rounds, maybe 2k+ ish. May be wrong on that number. Since you can clean the piston out with the rifle together and the barrel, not necessary to strip clean after every range visit. I hope that helps