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Posted: 3/13/2006 6:38:43 PM EDT
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That would be the only reason to choose a 14.5" Get the 16" middy |
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Posted: 3/13/2006 6:45:16 PM EDT
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I prefer 16" barrels on mid-lengths and 14.5" on M4.....your milage may vary
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Posted: 3/13/2006 6:52:46 PM EDT
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Get the 16".
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Posted: 3/13/2006 6:54:49 PM EDT
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16"
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Posted: 3/13/2006 7:01:49 PM EDT
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14.5" or CMMG 14.7"+A2
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Posted: 3/13/2006 7:08:28 PM EDT
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get the 16" I have the 14.5 and you are limited if you want to do any work such as removing the FSB or changing the Flash Suppressor with a permanent suppressor.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 7:25:37 PM EDT
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10.5".
Oh oops...I meant grab a 16" I like the 14.5" but it will limit your options if you decide to "accessorize" a bit. The difference between a 16" and 14.5"...erm...0.5" at 300 yards maybe? |
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Posted: 3/13/2006 7:30:58 PM EDT
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+1 |
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Posted: 3/13/2006 7:45:34 PM EDT
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I tend to agree with everyone suggesting the 16" for the simple reason of not limiting yourself with a perm. flash hider.
That said, below is just a little ballistic data for you between the 14 and 16 (all else equal). Bullet used was mil-spec 5.56 55gn. FMJ. MUZZLE VELOCITY: 16 = 3037 fps. 14 = 2911 fps. MAX ACCURATE RANGE BEFORE GOING TRANSONIC: 16 = 650 yrds. 14 = 600 yrds. 100 YARD BULLET ENERGY: 16 = 862 ft. lbs. 14 = 786 ft. lbs. MAX RANGE FOR FMJ FRAGMENTATION (2700 fps critical vel.) 16 = about 88 yds. 14 = about 60 yds. |
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Posted: 3/14/2006 4:24:06 AM EDT
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Go with a 16", 1-7 twist, chrome lined mid-length barrel!
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Posted: 3/14/2006 8:32:30 AM EDT
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If I had to choose to own just one I would go for the 16. A little more velocity, and a lot less flash. Using the same ammo my 14 with the Izzy puts out a hugh flash ball and the 16 with a A2 birdcage puts out nothing. Sometimes less is better.
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