Clarification on barrel length, AR-15.

[gungrinder]

To me, a 14.5" does feel significantly shorter and lighter than a 16". I really have no need to swap around flash hiders so a permanently attatched unit doesn't bother me. The barrel really only needs to be 16" with the permanent flash hider, many flash hiders will bring the length to 16.1" or more when permanently attatched which gives you a little safety cushion for legallity. If you're the kind of guy that likes to swap out to the latest go fast compensator or changes rails/barrels frequently then a 16" or SBR would be the way to go, otherwise there's really no reason to buy a 16" over a pinned 14.5". I've got three SBR'd ARs with 10.5" and 12.5" barrels but all my 14.5" are pinned now. I sold off my 16" barrels since I saw no real performance benefit and they felt quite a bit clumsier, at least to me.
That's my take on it, worth what you paid for it.

[BigBear]

That's my take on it, worth what you paid for it.

Interesting and good thoughts. Check's in the mail Sir, lol.