Okay so I have pretty much decided to just go with a 16" lightweight carbine and have a suppressor mount installed. I know it will be front-heavy, but it will also suppress nicely.
My question is, how much does the gas system matter for suppressor use? I've read that a mid length gas system will be better all around and especially for use with a suppressor. I'd like to hear opinions on that from members here if you don't mind.
A was looking at a Colt 16" M4 EPR today but the carbine length gas system gave me pause. I think Colt's 6960 uses a mid length gas system?
Since I dropped the idea of a 14.5" barrel I will probably purchase a complete carbine. The Colt Trooper 6960 and the BCM Recce 16 LW are what I am looking at so far. Any opinions on those rifles? A lightweight carbine sounds better for use with a suppressor, but I do wonder if the balance front to back will actually be better with a standard weight carbine.