Honest Question: Mid-Length vs Carbine Length Gas Systems?

[Jim D]

Add a suppressor into the mix and the difference becomes much more significant between the two. A carbine gas 16" barrel has more dwell than it needs as is... add a can on there and bolt speed gets to be problematic for some guns. Middy plus a can still stay very reliable, and doesn't have the extreme bolt speed issues the carbine gassed version has.

[LivingtheHistoryM1]

Thanks Jim. I probably won't be in the market to put a can on this gun for a LONG time. If I ever am, it'll be in conjunction with a short gun. I will keep that in mind.