The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Carbine or rifle length AR15, which do you like?

Justice06RR · November 13, 2012, 04:53 AM

For general purposes not involving long range shooting, the M4 Carbine models are just more compact and lightweight overall -- depending on your accesories of course. But if you keep everything to a minimum, a carbine will serve most uses and will be as reliable if set up correctly.

The other compromise as others have said is a mid-length with a 16 or 18-inch barrel. My 300Blackout middy with 12-inch rail was a good setup without the longer rifle profile and heavier weight.

I'd love to build an AR15 rifle length in the future..

November 13, 2012, 04:53 AM	#31
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	For general purposes not involving long range shooting, the M4 Carbine models are just more compact and lightweight overall -- depending on your accesories of course. But if you keep everything to a minimum, a carbine will serve most uses and will be as reliable if set up correctly. The other compromise as others have said is a mid-length with a 16 or 18-inch barrel. My 300Blackout middy with 12-inch rail was a good setup without the longer rifle profile and heavier weight. I'd love to build an AR15 rifle length in the future..