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It's going to be a 16" carbine, mid-length gas. I don't plan on putting anything more than a light on it (and of course front sights). And I like both rails. LOL

SLR Rifleworks 15"...I have these in varying lengths on my other ARs.


DaVinci Arms 13.5"...I like the hexagons. LOL


The SLR installs easier with less fuss. It also has more options for mounting stuff.....should I want to do so later. But it IS kinda boring looking. LOL


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You could always spice up the SLR with some tinsel or something. Wink
 
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Definitely longer. I like to get my support hand as far forward as possible. 15" is my preference.
 
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Just personal preference. I find it funny that a 13" rail is now "shorter" Wink When I got into ARs a 12" on a 16" barrel gun was very long and not the norm, looked kinda weird.




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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
You could always spice up the SLR with some tinsel or something. Wink


Where'd I put that Bedazzler??


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Me. The longer the better in most cases. I like to get my hands out as far as I can, I also like the looks better. That said, I have a few AR's with "normal" length handguard/rails.

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I'm a sucker for extended/full length handguards.


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I'm a sucker for extended/full length handguards.


Yeah, that's pretty much it for me. The weight/balance doesn't change a noticeable bit to me, so there is really no reason to run a shorter rail. You can always have rail and not use it, but it is definitely tougher to add more rail later. Smile




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All the rails.




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15" rails.




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Go longer so the suppressor tucks in the end.
Nothing is sexier than a supressor that barely peeks out of the end of the fore end.
It is the sideboob of the gun world. Smile

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Originally posted by RNshooter:
Go longer so the suppressor tucks in the end.
Nothing is sexier than a supressor that barely peeks out of the end of the fore end.
It is the sideboob of the gun world. Smile

Bruce


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Actually, it's a QD can so I need to have it around 1/2 - 1" shorter so I can get at the ring. But I know what you mean.


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