Originally Posted by
UNM1136
I don't need rail space THAT badly. In fact, I like the trend of M-LOK/Keymod where I can add the rail sections I want. I love LaRue stuff, but my carbine length rail has a lot of unused rail, that adds weight and tears stuff up. My work carbine weighs as much as a Garand, and "all" I have a fixed front sight, Troy flip up rear, a VFG, a surefire 6P, Redimag, Vltor stock, V-Tac sling, and an Aimpoint M/L3. Great patrol/perimeter rifle, probably not what I would want in a dedicated entry gun. I do like longer handguards though, as my ape like arms feel a bit crowded when shooting the operator approved c-clamp grip as far out as possible.
Mission drives the gear train and all. In my state, for my uses a suppressor is worth more than any comp. By far. Extra rail space or not.
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