Carbine vs. Middy: Real world use
Hello everyone, first post but I think I have a valid question.
Im putting on paper the build I am going to have for my second AR. Its going to be a fun gun/CQB for both shooting and helping my police friends with training. Its going to include a FF rail system, collapsible stock an Aimpoint M4 if I can afford it.
From what I have read on the site so far, there seems to be a large agreement that the carbine system is harsh on parts. Even with the right buffer, its still consensus that it is too violent for most of the regular shooters. Here's my question:
In real world shooting for those that use the AR platform for other than combat, is the carbine system that damaging to parts? By that, for people that don't take the rifle out daily and essentially live by it (police, SWAT, 3 gunners), will the shorter system cause premature wear to the point they will need to fix or purchase replacement parts?
I cannot decide between the carbine or middy barrel. There are more options available for the carbine as most middys are out of stock right now. However, I do not want to replace parts early when I can avoid the problem the first time.
Also, I have considered the pigtail gas tube to expand it to a middy, but again, general consensus is a solution looking for a problem. Any opinions and advice is appreciated. Thanks, Condition1