The rage right now is over mid-length gas systems for ARs. My question is this: Do military issue M4 carbines have mid-length or carbine-length gas systems?
I've read that mid length offers advantages in wear and tear on the ejectors to lower recoil. I've got an AR with a carbine length gas system and have never had an issue with it, and the recoil is negligible. I really can't say I feel any more recoil than with my rifle-length gas system in my Bushmaster A2. I'm just wondering because I'd imagine that if the M4s are carbine-length, then there is probably no durability issue.
I just purchased a Spike's carbine length upper for my hog hunter and SHTF gun. My other carbine is a Model 1 on a Double-Star lower. It is my primary plinker, so I'll see how it holds up to cheap Russian steel cased ammo.
Personally, I like the lighter weight of the carbine system. I like the light weight for hog hunting, but also because in a SHTF scenario, I figure I'll be carrying plenty of weight in gear, food, and ammo, making every pound count.
I've read that mid length offers advantages in wear and tear on the ejectors to lower recoil. I've got an AR with a carbine length gas system and have never had an issue with it, and the recoil is negligible. I really can't say I feel any more recoil than with my rifle-length gas system in my Bushmaster A2. I'm just wondering because I'd imagine that if the M4s are carbine-length, then there is probably no durability issue.
I just purchased a Spike's carbine length upper for my hog hunter and SHTF gun. My other carbine is a Model 1 on a Double-Star lower. It is my primary plinker, so I'll see how it holds up to cheap Russian steel cased ammo.
Personally, I like the lighter weight of the carbine system. I like the light weight for hog hunting, but also because in a SHTF scenario, I figure I'll be carrying plenty of weight in gear, food, and ammo, making every pound count.