Originally Posted by
Blstr88
Ah ok, so the gas system is what determines carbine or middy...that might be why I didnt find anything since I assumed it was barrel length and focused my search on that.
Are there any particular manufacturers that offer a middy, and others that dont? Or do all the big companies offer a variety of gas system lengths that include the 9"?
Ive spent a long bit of time going through the "M4 Comparison Chart" thats been sticky'ed...
I know I want a 1:7 barrel and 5.56 (which all the ones on that chart are anyway)...so basically any of the top 5 on that chart will do (Colt, BCM, DD, Noveske, or LMT), but to help narrow it more: do any of those 5 NOT offer a midlength gas system?
The chart itself doesnt talk at all about the gas system length...but I can only assume its due to those companies offering a variety of them?
And I know from reading various posts, theres nothing saying I cant buy something like a S&WMP15 and get a 1:7 barrel and middy gas system for it...but I'd prefer to start with what I want rather than buy a gun and then need to order different parts for it that same day.
Thanks!