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    Quote Originally Posted by Rated21R View Post
    Will a DD Lite 10 cover the gas block on a middy?
    I've got a setup in this configuration. I use a Daniel Defense gasblock and it sticks out approximately a 1/4". I think it looks pretty good. The 10" rail is a nice balance between length and weight. The 14.5 middy is the softest shooting non compensated setup I've ever shot. I like the weight of the govt profile with this barrel. For me, the featherweights are too easy to overswing on targets. A lightweight rail with a standard barrel provides for a nicely balanced rifle when running and gunning.

    As for rail length, I've really been digging the 10" setups. I've got the 10.0 lite rail on the 14.5 middy and a 9.5FSP on an SBR and find they're about the perfect all around length. I also have a 12.0 FSP on another 14.5 but with a carbine gas system. After using both I've found that functionally the 12" rails are nice for 16"+ barrels, bipods and 12 o'clock mounted lights. If you're not in that category I'd recommend trying the 10" rails.
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    ^^could you post a pic of your 14.5" middy with the 10" rail? Haven't found a pic yet.

    Thanks in advance

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    I built a DD 14.5 Middy myself awhile back & I really like it !! I have a buddy thats a welder,,so no big deal for me,,plus living in NY,,everything has to be pinned & welded,,so its just a fact of life for us guys behind the lines !! Anyways,,,I really like the weight & balance of the whole setup,,,its my "New" favorite AR out of my 3,,, I originally wanted a 11 inch Troy Extreme,,but went to a local gun show and in the Extreme all they had was the 13 inch so I bought it with the thought that if I didn't like it I could send it back & replace it with the 11incher. Well after its all said & done,,I like the 13,,it brings everything out,,the front BUIS is mounted farther out for a longer sighting plane & just handles very nicely,,it also covers the Lo-pro gas block no problem !!

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    Here are pics of the 10" Rail and gasblock.



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    Quote Originally Posted by decodeddiesel View Post
    LMT does not make a mid length 5.56 barrel. His rifle is a carbine gas system.
    Right, the LMT was a carbine gas system, the Noveske Afghan I had was a middy and I always wished it were lighter. over 2 lbs for a 14.5" barrel was a little tiring for my mousy arms after a while. These DD barrels should kick some ass.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MadcapMagician View Post
    Here are pics of the 10" Rail and gasblock.



    Not too bad. I thought I remember reading somewhere that someone made a shorter gas block, might be an option. I wish DD had an 11inch rail it would be perfect.
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    Thanks for the pics Madcap.

    Looks good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by decodeddiesel View Post
    LMT does not make a mid length 5.56 barrel. His rifle is a carbine gas system.
    LMT makes one in the MRP, which I have.
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    http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Produ...16MD+BFH+VIS10

    Just thought I would share this link too. I just found it while searching for options. This shows a 16 inch barrel but it does seem as if the gas block is covered.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RogerinTPA View Post
    LMT makes one in the MRP, which I have.
    Interesting, I wasn't aware of that. Is that the gas system they use in their 16" MRPs?

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