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re: Official AR-15 thread
Posted on 3/17/13 at 1:52 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Posted on 3/17/13 at 1:52 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Alright guys, got my lower built and now need to start looking for a upper. I want a low profile type gas block, should I look for an upper with that already installed or grab a good deal and have it changed out locally?
Also what are some pros/cons to a 16" barrel vs 14.5" (14.7") with pinned flash suppressor?
I'll hang up and listen
Also what are some pros/cons to a 16" barrel vs 14.5" (14.7") with pinned flash suppressor?
I'll hang up and listen
This post was edited on 3/17/13 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 3/17/13 at 4:38 pm to GreatBrandino
If I were getting a carbine I'd go the 14.5" route.
For mid length go with the 16".
But honestly you should just pick which one you think looks better. I doubt you would be able to see a difference in performance.
And if you plan on ever changing your flash hider/compensator then definitely go with the 16"
As far as the gas block goes, if you can't find an upper that already has a low profile one, they only cost like $30 and they aren't too hard to swap out.
For mid length go with the 16".
But honestly you should just pick which one you think looks better. I doubt you would be able to see a difference in performance.
And if you plan on ever changing your flash hider/compensator then definitely go with the 16"
As far as the gas block goes, if you can't find an upper that already has a low profile one, they only cost like $30 and they aren't too hard to swap out.
This post was edited on 3/17/13 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 3/17/13 at 5:00 pm to GreatBrandino
Unless you want a replica M4, go for the 16".
If you want a shorter barrel, just build a SBR.
If you want a shorter barrel, just build a SBR.
Posted on 3/17/13 at 6:27 pm to GreatBrandino
You wont notice the difference between the 14.5" and the 16". That is both in length, weight, performance, and looks. I suggest getting the 16" for the simple fact that you can swap out the flash hinder if you want (and you might, MIGHT get 50 more FPS).
I buy all of my uppers complete. I dont worry about building those mainly because they have always been easy to find exactly what I wanted. Now, with this climate, I may have to start piecing some together. Changing out a gas block is easy as pie. Dont let that make the decision for you.
I buy all of my uppers complete. I dont worry about building those mainly because they have always been easy to find exactly what I wanted. Now, with this climate, I may have to start piecing some together. Changing out a gas block is easy as pie. Dont let that make the decision for you.
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