Originally Posted by
Paladinius
Long time sporadic reader here. All my "serious" carbines are, well, carbines. They are older, proven, guns that I've upgraded optics, lights, and doodads. More recent middy purchases were either bought on speculation (I know, but it served me mighty well in 2008) or bought as range or truck guns.
I know the realities of the 2 systems, but my question is: Is the gentler operation really worth trading up from 6920/6720s, DDM4, BCM, and LMTs just for mid length gas? I don't have to have the hot new gear all the time.
Thanks!