[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Input on a forearm length

Posted: 4/6/2006 2:57:43 PM EDT

I have a 18" barrel with a mid length gas system. Should I get a 12" forearm and go over the gas block, or should I go with a 9.2 " standard forearm (plan on going with a YHM light weight 4 rail forearm)

Posted: 4/6/2006 4:01:57 PM EDT

[#1]

12.5" will give you better sight radius.

Posted: 4/6/2006 5:33:08 PM EDT

[#2]

What's the rifle's purpose?

Posted: 4/6/2006 6:08:04 PM EDT

[#3]

Play

Posted: 4/6/2006 7:49:11 PM EDT

[#4]

1. how big are your hands? just kidding
2. What (if any) accessories do you plan to mount on the rails?

Posted: 4/6/2006 8:42:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Well, if it's just a toy, a couple ounces won't mean as much, so I'd go with the longer rail, a 12.0 (or a 13.2 even). I think it'll look better with the 18" barrel. Plus most of the 18s I've seen are heavier profile more precision-oriented anyway so you'd have more room and better support for a bipod.

Posted: 4/6/2006 9:25:34 PM EDT

[#6]

I voted for the 12" rail. I even like the longer rails on the shorter barrels.

Posted: 4/8/2006 7:49:46 PM EDT

[#7]

Thanks for all the good input, I think I will go for the 12"

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