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omega21
08-10-12, 20:51
Sorry, I know this is a noob question, but I actually don't understand the difference in terminology between "rifle length" "mid-length" and carbine. I don't think it has to do with barrel length, rather the placement of the gas port along the barrel? Here is a pic of my AR, is this carbine length? How do you tell?

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab287/omega21/gunpics/96cee3ba.jpg
Kodiak
08-10-12, 21:03
Carbine.


AR-15 Gas System Identification Guide (http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=330)
pira114
08-10-12, 21:04
rather the placement of the gas port along the barrel?

That's correct. Nothing wrong with asking questions to clarify, but you may want to search for this subject. There's a ton of threads with great info on this subject.
Clint
08-10-12, 21:16
Here is a pic of my AR, is this carbine length? How do you tell?



Yes it's a carbine.

Why is it important to you?
omega21
08-10-12, 21:19
Yes it's a carbine.

Why is it important to you?

It's important so I know the correct handguards to order. Sorry guys, I should have done the initial search. I appreciate the good assist!