I started my study a while back. I'm trying to learn more. I just put a Brakeout on one of my 16's, but for the Brakeout, not the can. I like the idea of Surefire cans with minimal POI shift. What is the average length a can adds? 4/6 inches?
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The Surefire option will probably serve you well - the 556k is a 6" can, and there's even shorter versions that cut an inch and an ounce off the weight - down the road those make a lot of sense, along with an AAC M4-2k, Gemtech G5, or the KAC NT4.
Based on what you have right now though, you might do well running a 14.7"/14.5" unit with a pinned hider, and then either shorten that or use that upper for a time until you have a suppressor, then run a new upper with it.
A Title1 lightweight upper will handle as well, with the exception of the weight issue.
I suggest this since I've decided to give this route a try - making a 14.5" A2X lightweight, while I'm accumulating parts for a 10.5" suppressed unit that will be set up identically except for barrel (Both VTAC Extreme 9.0 HG, X300 at 12:00, DD Front Sight, AFG, Aimpoint H-1 and MBUS Rear)
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i am a big 10.5 fan but i am going to buy a Kino, as they are sweet
I intend on building a second SBR using a Kino configuration - I'm leaning towards a 12.5" barrel with a middy URX.
Question: Where does the term "Kino configuration" derive from?
ETA: Is it still technically a Kino build if I don't have an A2 FSB?
What does Kino refer to?
I should have worded my question a little better...
What does "Kino configuration" refer to?
AFAIK, 12.5" barrel with a carbine length gas system and low profile gas block under a mid-length handguard/rail system. Then an A2 FSB pinned just beyond the handguard.
Got it, thanks.