atm,the best ''prodie''' ar-10 is the lmt mrp with the optional 20SS barrel.pouic.
then,the custom ones like your upcoming GAP.
No.
My 20" ss lmt was a .5 to .7" gun. That's outstanding. But it was way too heavy to be used effectively as a carbine.
The dpms g2 recon I have is a .7-.8" gun. Still outstanding. It literally feels exactly like a .223 ar. Same weight, same dimensions. Quality is not as good as the lmt or kac, but the design is much more compact and useful. It made my lmt completely obsolete.
In regards to barrel length, the difference between 20" and 16" ballistics is negligible in the real world. I see virtually no difference in long range shooting, it's just a slight adjustment to your wind and drop card. And the 16" is so much easier to point and carry.
I love my high end firearms, and money isn't a consideration, but the dpms g2 has kac, lmt, armalite, and the customs beat right now...




















































