It's my opinion that the 14.5" government profile mid-length gas system would be the best of all compromises for a standard patrol carbine. The middy 16" being more practical for most. However, are you an Officer in a rural area or urban? 11.5", again in my opinion, is great for urban areas provided you are issued/allowed to use proper ammo. There are just too many variables/unknowns to say this or that is best for YOU though. Keep in mind that a man with above standard training and sub-optimal weapon will generally prevail over sub-standard training and an optimal weapon... both being mechanically sound of course.
Last edited by Zeus; 11-22-10 at 12:24.
Remember, the Founding Fathers reason for the 2nd Amendment... to combat tyranny. Sadly, when people discuss the 2nd Amendment, the opponents erroneously think it was meant to stand alone... it HAS a preamble:
"...But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security..."
— John Hancock
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