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Posted: 10/27/2004 3:12:51 PM EDT
[#1]
Difference is the Barrel length.
The first has a 14.5" barrel with a permanently affixed Flash Supressor to bring the barrel length to 16" The second has a 16" barrel plust a threaded flash supressor that you can remove at any time (but it means the overall length of the rifle is an inch or so more than the other one). |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 3:13:36 PM EDT
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If I read correctly, the 16" with Izzy is the 14.5" barrel and the Izzy permantly attached makes it the 16" legal. The 16" with the birdcage is 16" + the birdcage. In this case the suppressor is removable. Which one to get is a matter of personal preference. I have the 14.5 with Phantom. I like the 14.5 look instead of the 16". Steve |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 3:15:02 PM EDT
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Forest,
You beat me by five minutes! Steve |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 3:29:15 PM EDT
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Can someone tell me exactly how long the 16" barrel with standard FS is?
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Posted: 10/27/2004 3:36:53 PM EDT
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The advantage of the full 16" is you get a threaded barrel. This will give you options later if you desire. If it doesn't matter to you, the 14.5 is just fine.
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Posted: 10/27/2004 3:37:57 PM EDT
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Yes but I can put either one of my cans on a16" and be leagal, Can't do that with the pinned Phantom and the 150 FPS you loose is not worth it.
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Posted: 10/27/2004 4:10:17 PM EDT
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Rubicon:
Per Bushmaster, the 16" bbl + A2 FH is 17-3/4" w/ OAL of 36-1/8". However, another e-mail from them states that while the A2 is 1-3/4" long, it only adds 1-1/8" to length of bbl. That would be 17-1/8". From measuring Colt LE Carbine w/16" bbl and A2, the 17-1/8" is more correct. Hope this helps... |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 4:15:12 PM EDT
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What kind of options are you talking about? |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 4:16:00 PM EDT
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You can mount diferent types of brakes or suppressors. |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 4:20:17 PM EDT
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It will also bee a whole lot easier to install free floating handguards that need removal of the front sight base. |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 8:10:09 PM EDT
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Anyone have any thoughts on Birdcage FS vs. Izzy FS?
Also, would the extra 1 1/2" in barrel length give better accuracy?? |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 8:52:57 PM EDT
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You will notice NO difference in accuracy between a 14.5" and 16: barrel if all other things are equal. Genreally speaking, longer barrel, contrary to popular belief, does not = more accurate.
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Posted: 10/28/2004 6:00:59 AM EDT
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For the distances an M4 length weapon was designed for the difference in barrel length you are dealing with is meaningless imho. For my personal weapon I chose the 14.5" A2.
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