Poll: AR Pistol Barrel Length

[Flopsweat]

My 6.5'' barreled pistol.
Very compact.

Wait? should I be bragging mine is shorter.

Sure it's shorter, but it's bigger around.

 

[70cyclone]

10.5" 300 with the Omega is by far my favorite. I do have a 7" but find it not as fun or comfortable to shoot. I did build the 10.5" from scratch with a wide mix of mfg.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Whats that old saying? Its not the size that counts, its how you use it?

 

[Flopsweat]

Whats that old saying? Its not the size that counts, its how you use it?

Sure, keep telling yourself that.

 

[Member 3687]

Top and bottom are 11.5 and the middle is a 10.5. Just plain fun.

 

[Pandaz3]

I checked the 7.5, but both of mine are 8.5 I have shot the one with the Aero Precision complete upper and it has a Linear Compensator and is fun shooting. I don't know about the one I just completed, it has a Palmetto upper (I supplied the BCG and CH) with a Bird Cage, I might switch it to the same liner comp later if the bird cage doesn't work out. I have not fired it yet. I looked at longer to get more speed but really wanted short for maneuverability.

 

[clearconscience]

Flash bang? Not sure what you mean by that.

I have a 7.5" and love it, but I wanted it really short.
From what I've read and heard from others the 10.5" is the best overall.
But I haven't had any issues with mine, runs perfectly

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Sure, keep telling yourself that.

Thats just it.. I cant quite remember how it goes.. Ive personally never had to use that line.. But I hear a few unfortunate fellas have.

 

[DB is Here]

Thank you for all the replies. After some additional research myself I'll be going with the 10.5. I'll show a pick once I've received the upper.

 

[Flopsweat]

Thats just it.. I cant quite remember how it goes.. Ive personally never had to use that line.. But I hear a few unfortunate fellas have.

Touché!

 

[Flopsweat]

Thank you for all the replies. After some additional research myself I'll be going with the 10.5. I'll show a pick once I've received the upper.

Love to see the pics. You can always buy another upper for it later you know...

 

[Vorpalis]

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My 7.5" barreled rifle

Mmm, cashews.

 

[biggie24420]

I used to have a 10.5 from redXarms and it ran great. It was a DI upper. I think if I went any lower in length, I would really consider a piston system upper.

 

[kmk1012]

My 8.5" runs great with reloads using super fast burning powder like IMR4198. The noise makes it super fun. If I want to punch tiny groups at longer distances I'll use the 18" one.

 

[H2O MAN]

I'm confident my 10.5" 300 BLK is good to go, but I can always grab my 16.25" .308 pistol if the need arises.

 

[rdb241]

Flash bang? Not sure what you mean by that.

I have a 7.5" and love it, but I wanted it really short.
From what I've read and heard from others the 10.5" is the best overall.
But I haven't had any issues with mine, runs perfectly

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Here is my take on this. We are talking "pistol" correct? We are not talking 10" carbine. Which is really what they are. A carbine with no stock so let's call it a pistol. Can you conceal a 10" pistol with a full length buffer tube under a ski jacket? True it is not very practical but you can conceal a 7.5" with a specific short pistol buffer tube. This is what I have built. 7.5" with gas recoil not piston. To improve the cycling I mounted a Flaming Pig brake on the front to create more positive cycling. Works great and it has no issues. I set out to do what you did. When I think AR pistol. I think of something as short and compact as I can get. Not a short carbine with no stock.

 

[clearconscience]

How does that short buffer work? Looks nice.

From what I hear if you going to suppress it then the 10" works better.

I might have to look into the short buffer

 

[rdb241]

I got the buffer system from a guy in Cali on Calguns.net. I can't remember the manufacturer at the moment. The spring system goes into the hollow portion of the bolt carrier and uses the carrier as part of the recoil system. It is quite detailed. It really does work great.

 

[clearconscience]

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Dang for that price I might just deal with a couple more inches.

(Thats what she said)

 

[rdb241]

That looks like the one. But I did not pay nearly that much. I bought it used but in great condition. For some reason I remember a little piston that goes through the hollow inside portion of the carrier but don't see it in the pic. I thought I used a standard carrier. Now I am going to have to go look.