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Posted: 7/29/2007 5:47:01 AM EDT
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I'm doing a Del-ton build and I can't decide between the 16" M4 kit and the 16" Mid-length kit. The one thing that I don't like about the Mid Length is the heavy barrel, I've heard that they make the gun too nose heavy. So my questions are: 1) which one should I get and why? 2) is there any difference in smoothness of operation between the two? 3) about how heavy will each be w/ m4 stock, normal hand guards, Etc. thanks in advance, nick |
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I have 2 middys. One Medcon (medium contour) from CMMG and a Gov profile from Sabre. The Sabre is probably my favorite AR. The mid gas system is very smooth operationally. Not as easy as a rifle length, but the best for a 16. 1. I would get the middy in Gov profile. Especially if weight is a concern. 2. Middy will be smoother, but in the real world, you probably won't be able to tell much difference. 3. Weight. Is the M4 kit a heavy barrel? Or gov profile under the guards? That would help me make up my mind if I were you. I can't tell you specific weights for the 2, but style the barrel is under the handguards is the most important thing if weight is a concern. The only other way to go would be a lightweight barrel. AR15.com answer......GET BOTH... 
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+1 I have a SABRE Govt. profile Middy, and a CMMG 6.8 govt. profile middy. After shooting the Middy and M4 side by side, I sold my M4. The Middy shoots a lot softer, and you have more handguard to hold on to. |
After having shot plenty of mids and carbine length gas systems, I finally settled on a mid length. Why? 1. Softer recoil impulse. Not a big deal with 5.56, but better follow up. 2. Better reliability in my experience 3. Better looking . . . the rifle just seems more balanced. What not get some handguard on all of that barrel? 4. Longer efective sighting radius in the same size package. I like irons on all of my rifles and the extra inch or so is comforting to me. YMMV, my $.10 Disconnector |
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