While researching the purchase of a new AR-15, I came across several forum topics on the M4 Carbine VS midlength debate.
It seems that the midlength rifle is a little more reliable then the M4, mainly due to pressures in gas system.
The question I have, in most of the debates people keep using the word "slightly". How much is slightly? Is a midlength 20% more reliable then the M4 gas system, 10% more reliable, 5% more reliable, 2% more reliable, .005% more reliable,,,,?
Surely there has been some kind of government, FBI or military study that shows the difference between the M4 and midlength systems?
The reason I am asking, I am down to the final line on a new AR purchase. At this time I am looking at a Spikes ST-15 midlength, or the M4 version. I like the looks of the M4 version, but I also want a full length 16 inch barrel + flash hider, and not a 14.5 inch barrel + flash hider.
It seems to me that some people try to break the AR15 into a science (correct me if I am wrong). I just want a rifle that works, and is compact enough to carry in my truck, in my boat, or on an ATV.
On the rifle I am hoping to add a Magul MOE grip + surefire tactical light. It seems to me that the M4 version would be easier to operate with everything so compact and close together.
I would like to hear from people who have combat experience with either the midlength of M4 versions. Which version do you prefer and why?
The intended purpose of the rifle is for home / property protection.
This is my Bushmaster Xm15 that was made during the assault rifle ban. I am leaning towards another M4 version so the parts can interchange easier.
It seems that the midlength rifle is a little more reliable then the M4, mainly due to pressures in gas system.
The question I have, in most of the debates people keep using the word "slightly". How much is slightly? Is a midlength 20% more reliable then the M4 gas system, 10% more reliable, 5% more reliable, 2% more reliable, .005% more reliable,,,,?
Surely there has been some kind of government, FBI or military study that shows the difference between the M4 and midlength systems?
The reason I am asking, I am down to the final line on a new AR purchase. At this time I am looking at a Spikes ST-15 midlength, or the M4 version. I like the looks of the M4 version, but I also want a full length 16 inch barrel + flash hider, and not a 14.5 inch barrel + flash hider.
It seems to me that some people try to break the AR15 into a science (correct me if I am wrong). I just want a rifle that works, and is compact enough to carry in my truck, in my boat, or on an ATV.
On the rifle I am hoping to add a Magul MOE grip + surefire tactical light. It seems to me that the M4 version would be easier to operate with everything so compact and close together.
I would like to hear from people who have combat experience with either the midlength of M4 versions. Which version do you prefer and why?
The intended purpose of the rifle is for home / property protection.
This is my Bushmaster Xm15 that was made during the assault rifle ban. I am leaning towards another M4 version so the parts can interchange easier.