Ar barrel length?

[Lead hammer]

So I have no knowledge about AR's, what barrel length are people using for 3 gun? What distances are being shot for 3 gun? 16" is mid length carbine? 18" rifle? What ranges would those be suitable for?
Thanks

 

[zoomage]

If you thinking about 3-Gun then I'd consider going with an 18" AR Barrel maybe a Daniel Defence M4V7 Pro. The 18" will give you a better velocity and targeting, but to be honest I know people that do just fine with a 16".

 

[FoxAlpha]

Most guys would be suited with a 16" barrel and a mid length gas system. The arguement of velocity loss etc is like splitting hairs. As a beginner or even novice shooter, you likely wouldn't notice any difference in results on paper.

As for shooting distance, it's a relative myth that short barrels cannot shoot longer range.

 

[Lead hammer]

So, 16-18" 16" requires a mid length gas system, what does the 18" require???

 

[lerch641]

16" can be carbine or middy, 18" can be carbine, middy or rifle.

Either way, when you've settled on a barrel length, research which buffer weight you'll need to run it smoothly.

 

[adamg]

We just had this conversation about a month ago.

 

[b_w.]

Anything over 10 inches will work.

 

[Trinimon]

We just had this conversation about a month ago.

And the month before that and the month before that and the.... lol

 

[Lead hammer]

Sorry my searching skills must suck, that’s why I asked. No biggie. Mods delete.

 

[Trinimon]

Sorry my searching skills must suck, that’s why I asked. No biggie. Mods delete.

lol, we just ribbing ya. A 16" in mid-length gas would be my pick.