Quote Originally Posted by mutt View Post
I don't see the point to getting a 14.5 mid-length. Losing the extra 1.5 inches of barrel really doesn't gain you anything over a 16. And the pinned FH makes working on it a pain if you ever want to replace/install rails or go with a different muzzle device. Even a 14.5in carbine isn't gaining you anything other than a more correct M4ish appearance. If the proper look is important to you, then 14.5in carbine is the way to go. But if you're thinking a 14.5 is superior in some way to a 16, it's not.

I have a 14.5 BCM carbine. It looks cool but it doesn't do anything better than his 16in brother. I also have a Spikes 16in AR. Fine rifle as well. If I had to recommend one brand over the another it would be BCM. IMHO they make a better rifle.
I will agree. I have seen a few retro Izzy A1's that look better with the 14.5 and the longer FH but I went with the 16" for mine.

With the mid length I would go with the 16 or 18" barrel IMO.