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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Stupid mid-length question

Posted: 3/14/2005 9:35:01 AM EDT

I did a few searches and could not find an awnser. I know that you cannot mount a bayonet on s 16" carbine barrel, but was wondering if you can mount one on a 16" mid-lenght barrel. The reason I ask is that I am going back to the sand box and my chain of command is allowing me to bring an upper along as long as it is able to mount a bayonet. I would prefer to have a 16" barrel if possible. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Posted: 3/14/2005 9:57:19 AM EDT

[#1]

yes, midlengths can mount a bayonet. I'd be sure to get a chromelined one if you are going to the sandbox. Check with some of the vendors on the EE.
Good luck

Posted: 3/14/2005 12:23:46 PM EDT

[#2]

Just for additional confirmation, a standard M7 bayonet went on my middie just fine.

Posted: 3/14/2005 1:04:04 PM EDT

[#3]

Yep, they'll fit. I'm in the process of getting parts for one now, but it won't be done for a couple months........spent almost all the money in my "gunfund" this weekend on 2 RRA M4 stocks, 2 RRA LPKs, and a "RESTRICTED CIVILIAN USE ONLY" Superior Arms lower. Next weekend, I'm getting a RRA lower (this is going to be the mid-length)

WIZZO

Posted: 3/14/2005 1:53:22 PM EDT

[#4]

You're on a roll, WIZZO!!

Hell yes!

Posted: 3/14/2005 2:14:51 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate the help.

Posted: 3/14/2005 9:07:04 PM EDT

[#6]

I'm interested in midlength, too. Besides Armalite and RRA, who makes chrome-lined midlength uppers?

Posted: 3/14/2005 9:18:50 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
You're on a roll, WIZZO!!

Hell yes!

I'm on a roll....till this weekend when my wallet goes empty and I have 2 complete lowers lying around.

Oh well, I have my 2 other AR's to keep me company through the long, lonely nights until I can afford the uppers for both the lowers.

WIZZO

Posted: 3/14/2005 9:51:02 PM EDT

[#8]

Hey I just got a Mega lower I'm building and I'm trying to decide between carbine or midlenght. Can you get M4 style handguards in mid lenght? Or are they compleatly differnt critters?

Posted: 3/14/2005 10:13:13 PM EDT

[#9]

I have a Cav Arms midlength from DSG ( RustyTX) it is chrome lined and has the large M4 style handguards although they are mid length ( much longer than carbine) The Cav upper is a 1/9 twist and mine did not have a bayo lug but I understand later versions will. You might check www.dsgarms.com and see when they'll get more in. I've ordered 2 uppers from them and they've shipped fast and are very easy to deal with as well as being an arfcom supporting business.

Posted: 3/14/2005 10:20:26 PM EDT

[#10]

Fisty,

Did you pick that Mega up at the ARPC gunshow?

Mr45auto,

How is the quality of the CavArms uppers? I was looking at them on DSG a while back but they seem to be on perpetual backorder.

The more I think about it the more I want midlength.

Posted: 3/14/2005 10:47:32 PM EDT

[#11]

The Cav upper is great, I've had no negative issues with mine. One slightly annoying thing is my rear buis is cranked a bit farther left to zero it than I'd like but it shoots straight and accurately. 100% reliability with all ammo tested. It's become my favorite upper and my go-to rifle.

Posted: 3/15/2005 9:11:25 AM EDT

[#12]

I believe you can get M-4 style handguards from either cav arms or RRA for a midlength.

Posted: 3/15/2005 12:02:22 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
I'm interested in midlength, too. Besides Armalite and RRA, who makes chrome-lined midlength uppers?

CMMG will have a batch of middy barrels ready hopefully this month. You can find them in the Industry forums. I don't know if they'll be selling them as complete uppers though.

Posted: 3/15/2005 12:20:35 PM EDT

[#14]

I would advise you to mark that upper in such a way that it connot be claimed to be govt property.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Stupid mid-length question

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