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Posted: 1/6/2010 8:12:14 PM EDT
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I am ordering a new LMTcarbine and was wondering if I should get 14.5" pinned
or a 16" barrel length. Thanks for the help. Natron |
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it looks like it comes with the flash pinned alredy. It is late so m i reading that correctly? Edit: I see it is threaded, so I guess I ave to get it pinned so it is permanent. This is the stuff I am learning. Natron Yeah LMT doesnt pin weld flash hiders. You will deff. need to get that done separately. |
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I suppose someone should ask what it is you plan to do with the upper. If it is to get it as close to looking like an M4, keep it light and not swap out the flash hider, then yes go with the 14.5" and pin a FH on it. If you plan on changing to a muzzle brake, or another flash hider, or possibly wanting to put on a supressor, then you'll have to have a gunsmith do the work for you. That can be a PITA.
With that said, I own a BCM 14.5" with the A2X FH pinned/welded. It is my SHTF, light and easy carbine. I dont plan on swapping that FH out ever. I am happy. The length of a 16" with a FH is all dependant on what FH you use. the BCM A2X FH is like 1.6" so you size in at 16.1" so there is no chance of trouble with the law. Other FH may be 1.5" and its conceivable you'd be 15.9998" :) |
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I am ordering a new LMTcarbine and was wondering if I should get 14.5" pinned or a 16" barrel length. Thanks for the help. Natron Purchase whichever you prefer. I guess the problem is I dont mind which one I get. I guess it will come down to availibility. The 16" LMT is availble so that may be the one. Also Del Ton has some, but I believe the LMT to be that much better |
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Id go with the 14.5", but choose your flash suppressor wisely. If you ever plan on adding a suppressor into the mix, you want to make sure you'll be able to attach it via the flash hider, so I'd personally choose a AAC Black out flash hider or YHM, or Surefires depending on what type of suppressor you'd like to go with. Just my .02
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I am building an upper and considering a 20 or 24 inch barrel in 5.56/.223 for long range varmints. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to either? I have heard people say the 24 is not necessary and it may even decrease the performance of long rage shots due to the extra 4 inches. Any opinions or experiences would be helpful. 
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