[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Armalite model question

Posted: 9/20/2008 7:48:28 PM EDT

I'm a newbie with a dumb question. On the Armalitw website:
http://www.armalite.com/Categories2.aspx?Category=8e8e5de6-5022-483e-812b-822e58014822

Could somebody tell me the practical difference between the 15A4C (for $1086) and the 15A4CBA2K (for $990)?

As far as I can tell the difference is that the 15A4CBA2K version seems to have a fixed front sight. Would that be less or more desirable than a complete flat top? If I want the option of using optics do I need to go with the more expensive 15A4C?

Lastly, do Armalites have milspec buffer tubes and do they use straight or taper pins?

Posted: 9/21/2008 12:04:06 AM EDT

[#1]

the difference is in the gas system lenght...

the 15A4C uses a Midlenght gas system while the 15A4CBA2K uses a standard Carbine gas system (like the M4 used by .mil)

Buffer tubes are milspec and they use straight pins

Posted: 9/25/2008 11:20:02 PM EDT

[#2]

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the 15A4C uses a Midlenght gas system while the 15A4CBA2K uses a standard Carbine gas system (like the M4 used by .mil)

You're thinking of the LEC15A4CBK. The 15A4CBA2K is a mid-length, too.

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