Quoted: The post above me pretty much answers it.
If you do want to go with a perm attached muzzle device on a 14.5, a midlength gas system is not an option. |
Actually, it is. And the best one IMHO. My 14.7 middie is an amazing shooter. Never had any kind of failure from day one and the dot barely moves under recoil. And with just an Aimpoint and crappy Wolf ammo I can drill our 400 yard gong every time. (It's 12") I shot my mid along side my old carbine HBAR and the recoil was
significantly reduced by the mid length gas system.
For the OP, I'd go with a 14.5", mid gas, medium to light contour, and permanently affix the muzzle thingy of your choice. CMMG can build you one right off their website or any number of others will if you give them a call. Or you can roll your own like I did. The reduced length is very noticeable and if you choose wisely you won't regret not being able to play musical muzzle attachments.