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Nowski87
02-02-16, 09:40
Is anyone using a set up like this? I know most run 12-15 inch rails. I like the clamp grip for my purposes but I also have short T-Rex arms and don't want a bunch of extra weight and material swinging at the end of my rifle if not needed.

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bluebird
02-02-16, 09:46
I was thinking the other day the Jack Carbine and the EAG carbine perhaps were designed with this in mind. Others might have a better idea about this.
nml
02-02-16, 09:48
Yes but I have a long reach. You need to protect your lopro gb (>10") but too long and your light laser are harder to get to or have to be switched. Better balance is good too but 1lb can cancels it out
Nowski87
02-02-16, 09:50
The EAG runs a fsb, and the Jack is a 14.5 but it does come out to 16 inches.

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Auto-X Fil
02-02-16, 10:33
I have a 10" KMR on my SBR, and ergos are ok. I have a light on there, and longish arms, which make me wish for a couple more inches. With short arms and setting it up so you can grip the very end of the rail, I don't see why an 11" would be bad.

I suggest grabbing another AR and marking 11" and 13" and seeing where your hand ends up.
Nowski87
02-02-16, 10:51
I have a 10" KMR on my SBR, and ergos are ok. I have a light on there, and longish arms, which make me wish for a couple more inches. With short arms and setting it up so you can grip the very end of the rail, I don't see why an 11" would be bad.

I suggest grabbing another AR and marking 11" and 13" and seeing where your hand ends up.
Sounds like a good idea. Does anyone have a picture of the set up in question? I can't find one for the life of me.

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The FNG
02-02-16, 14:12
I used a 12" rail on my 14.5" middy. If I remember correctly, the 10" gas block length comment is about correct. I'll track down my pics and post them for you. No reason an inch on a rail should be too heavy though. Gas block is 2" from end of rail but hard to see.

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Nowski87
02-02-16, 14:31
It's not so much weight as my ability to reach things. I have a 15 inch rail on my rifle now because I got it for a song but it's long for my arms and they way I like to grip. I'm thinking the 11inch would be a happy medium

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SniperOverwatch
02-02-16, 14:40
OP, I've often thought that setup would be the optimal portable and well-balanced FF carbine.
dmd08
02-02-16, 14:41
I started with a 15" rail on a 16" midlength. It's more rail than I need. I also have an 11" rail on a 16" midlength and it's a little less than I want but not too bad. I have really long arms. 13" is my sweet spot for future rifles but I don't find the 11" objectionable. It handles nicely and has a clean, non rail-heavy look. I don't plan on changing it.

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GH41
02-02-16, 15:19
I studied at the better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it school. Think about a 13" KMR. The 2-3 inches you think you don't need weigh hardly anything, a longer sight radius is a plus and it opens up more light mounting options.
jstalford
02-02-16, 15:27
I vote keep what you have or go to 13". Just b/c it's long, doesn't mean you need to grab it out there. But as stated above, gives you better light/sight/bipod options without cluttering stuff up.
concreteguy
02-06-16, 15:17
Picture of my build with a 16" middy and a 10" MIdwest Mlock
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I also have a shorter reach. It is a bit short for my nearly 6' tall son.


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