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Thread: Educate me as I am new to AR-15s (first post here)

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    Quote Originally Posted by WartHog View Post
    The midlength has a 9 inch gas system, where the carbine has a 7 inch gas system.
    Additionally, the midlength gas system provides a softer recoil impulse than the carbine, making for a potentially more pleasant shooting gun. Not to say that the recoil of a carbine is harsh, but anything that lessens felt recoil is a good thing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteadyUp View Post
    Additionally, the midlength gas system provides a softer recoil impulse than the carbine, making for a potentially more pleasant shooting gun. Not to say that the recoil of a carbine is harsh, but anything that lessens felt recoil is a good thing.
    Yes, as I searched this seemed to be a consistent flow through the mid vs. carbine thread. After much more research, I am decided on the BCM mid-length!

    Thanks again all!

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