I will say this, I have ARs in both 14.5" and 16". When I do not feel the need to go through the expense and inconvenience of having a muzzle device pinned and welded or if I am building a specific clone, I will get a 16" barrel and have done so many a time. The weight savings between the two barrels is negligible to me and the cost savings is advantageous as it allows for part of the budget to be better spent in other areas of a build.
"A Bad Day At The Range Is Better Than A Great Day Working"
USMC Force Recon 1978-1984
US Air Force Res. 1995-2004 (Air Transportation)
M16/AR15 shooter since 1978, gun collector and AR builder since 2004
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