
Originally Posted by
Shiz
I was always wishing (without much hope) that they would adopt the mid-length gas system and 16" barrel. I know it wouldn't make much difference, but I just am not convinced that the 1.5" is greatly helpful in CQB enough to sacrifice velocity benefits using the M855. Also, it seems like the mid-length would last a bit longer, and slow up their auto fire enough to make it more controllable.
I know its a lot of fix for a relative non issue, but it is still a wish.
Why would they adopt a longer barrel?
Velocity difference between 14.5 and 16" is negligible.
"The military should use what I use" is silly.
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