I run a Sandman S on my 17 with the stock 16in barrel. She is a shooter. I can shoot sub moa with 168gr TAP. I also run a TA11EG ACOG for use as a run and gun battle rifle platform, not a DMR. I will also use it for hunting.
She is a little long with the Sandman S. Doable, but a little longer and heavier than I would like. The way I see it, I have 2 options. I can order the new Sandman K to use with the stock barrel, or I can get a CQC barrel and keep the S on there. The K would save a few inches, and 5oz from the muzzle.
I spoke with a gentleman at Dead Air, who loved the K can on the 17 with the stock barrel. I was close to ordering one, but Im undecided.
Also, pretty sure I cant swing the CQC barrel and K can, although that would probably be an awesome setup.