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2/13/2003 9:14:33 AM EDT
Please help.

I own a Armalite 223 A4 Carbine Postban. My problem is that I was given for Christmas a ARMS S.I.R system for it and guess what? It does not fit properly. Mine is a Carbine, and the SIR system is for a shorty, so when installed it leaves a 1-2 inch area exposed between the gas block and the SIR.

I have called Armalite and it seems that they do not sell a Shorty barrell for my gun unless you are law enforcement. Or at least that's what I was told.

I like the front gas block and removable sights that is on the Armalite and really would like to keep the entire gun Armalite, but I would also like to use my SIR.

Does anyone here know if Armalite makes what Im looking for? I know other mfg's do but I like mine the way it is except for this problem.

Thanks to all in advance.



2/13/2003 9:37:57 AM EDT
[#1]
Sounds like your rifle has "mid-length" handguards, which are 1-2 inches longer than standard carbine handguards.
2/13/2003 9:44:40 AM EDT
[#2]
apolloz66,
I just checked Armalite's website. It would appear that your carbine does use the [b]Medium[/b] length handguards.
Your SIR will not fit, as you have found out.
2/13/2003 10:05:51 AM EDT
[#3]
Nope it will definately not fit, properly.

But someone here should know whether or not Armalite makes a shorty barrell. If not I will have to go to another manufacturer.

My goal was to keep everything Armalite. However that may not be in the cards for me.
BTT Anyone?
2/13/2003 10:18:17 AM EDT
[#4]
you don't need a "shorty" barrel. Just a barrel with a [b]standard[/b] carbine length sight radius/handguards.
Any 16"/14.5" carbine barrel will work with your SIR as long as it doesn't use Medium Length handguards.

Edit: "Shorty" is just a nickname given to carbines because they are shorter than standard rifles.
Like the Bushmaster AK Shorty. Just a standard carbine w/an AK brake.
2/14/2003 1:42:13 AM EDT
[#5]
Armalite is starting its line of M4geries soon, right? Maybe I heard wrong. Some members have talked of these in the new Armalite catalog(i wouldn't know, haven't gotten a catalog in a year)I think.
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