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    Checking in for any updates. I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on the 11.5" Gunner barrel for my pistol build. The rest of my setup is the VLTOR A5 pistol buffer setup with SpringCo Green spring, A5H2 buffer and Faxon's Gunner skeletonized BCG. It will be run unsuppressed for the most part, as I haven't even decided which suppressor I want yet. Anyone running into any issues? How's accuracy? I probably won't shoot past 100 yards with it very often.

    Blackhalo, is that the Trijicon MRO on your 11.5"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 01svtL View Post
    Checking in for any updates. I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on the 11.5" Gunner barrel for my pistol build. The rest of my setup is the VLTOR A5 pistol buffer setup with SpringCo Green spring, A5H2 buffer and Faxon's Gunner skeletonized BCG. It will be run unsuppressed for the most part, as I haven't even decided which suppressor I want yet. Anyone running into any issues? How's accuracy? I probably won't shoot past 100 yards with it very often.

    Blackhalo, is that the Trijicon MRO on your 11.5"?
    Yup it is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackhalo View Post
    Yup it is.
    How are you liking the MRO? What's the main purpose of that gun? Still enjoying your setup?

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    Why that Barrel? Why that bolt carrier group? If you were doing unusual things you should have a good reason to do so


    Quote Originally Posted by 01svtL View Post
    Checking in for any updates. I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on the 11.5" Gunner barrel for my pistol build. The rest of my setup is the VLTOR A5 pistol buffer setup with SpringCo Green spring, A5H2 buffer and Faxon's Gunner skeletonized BCG. It will be run unsuppressed for the most part, as I haven't even decided which suppressor I want yet. Anyone running into any issues? How's accuracy? I probably won't shoot past 100 yards with it very often.

    Blackhalo, is that the Trijicon MRO on your 11.5"?
    Last edited by JG007; 11-30-16 at 18:07. Reason: Auto miscorrect

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    Quote Originally Posted by JG007 View Post
    Why that Barrel? Why is that bolt carrier group? If you were doing unusual things you should have a good reason to do so
    I agree, this is not looking like a good combination for most.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom12.7 View Post
    I agree, this is not looking like a good combination for most.
    I'm obviously new at this. Can you guys tell me what parts don't add up? I chose 11.5" bc that seems to be the consensus for best short length for unsupressed based on dwell time (ala BCM). I wanted mid-length gas to make it softer shooting. I was trying to build a light rifle, which led me to Faxon's BCG to reduce weight (one of several parts I chose for weight loss). I also chose the A5 system bc a couple guys I shoot IDPA with up here that build ARs said they'll never NOT use the A5 system on another build again. I was trying to build a short, light weight, soft (as reasonably possible) shooting AR pistol (which may turn into SBR at some point). So, those were my goals.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 01svtL View Post
    I'm obviously new at this. Can you guys tell me what parts don't add up? I chose 11.5" bc that seems to be the consensus for best short length for unsupressed based on dwell time (ala BCM). I wanted mid-length gas to make it softer shooting. I was trying to build a light rifle, which led me to Faxon's BCG to reduce weight (one of several parts I chose for weight loss). I also chose the A5 system bc a couple guys I shoot IDPA with up here that build ARs said they'll never NOT use the A5 system on another build again. I was trying to build a short, light weight, soft (as reasonably possible) shooting AR pistol (which may turn into SBR at some point). So, those were my goals.

    The dwell time that BCM refers to when discussing the 11.5in barrel length is in reference to a carbine length gas system. By going with a mid length gas on an 11.5 you have completely negated that advantage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Goodtimes View Post
    The dwell time that BCM refers to when discussing the 11.5in barrel length is in reference to a carbine length gas system. By going with a mid length gas on an 11.5 you have completely negated that advantage.
    But would the mid length gas not make it shoot softer than an 11.5" carbine gas?

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    I mean, I guess I dont understand why my reason for picking this barrel is different than anyone else in this thread. I originally wanted WarSport's 11.75" middy but now all they offer is the hbar profile, which is 28oz. That kinda defeats half of my purpose for the build.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 01svtL View Post
    But would the mid length gas not make it shoot softer than an 11.5" carbine gas?
    That I couldn't tell you as i've never compared the two. Theoretically, yes, and more so suppressed.

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