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a 14.5" will do just fine @500m. I doubt you would see a difference between a 14.5" & 16" accuracy comparison up to and including 500m.
Honestly, get whatever floats your boat. Get out to a range and shoot.
Service matches can be a hoot. APRA shoots out to 500m and Calgary & District shoots out to <cough>pussies<cough> 100m.
 
Don't get a 14.5", get a 16" - that way you won't limit yourself if you ever want to go south of the border for training. You may not plan on it right now, but if you do get really interested and want to train down south, you'll keck yourself in the A$$ for not getting a 16". SBR's get tricky in the States.
 
My AR is just for pissing off old farts and hanging crap on, so why bother with a 'practical' barrel??? Go <14.5", join team L337 Cool!! ;):cool::cool::D
 
I had a 14.5" and when I get my next one it will be a 16" midlength or 20" gov't profile. My recommendation to you is to start with the 16" midlength. If you feel compelled to go for a shorty, go right down to 10.5" or 11.5". I decided 14.5" was not short enough to be worth the additional cost, limited configuration choices and manufacturer sources and restrictions on travel to the USA.
 
I went with a 20" first for service rifle. Then I picked up a 14.5 and use it for service rifle as well. Someday I'm going to get a 16" midlength to round out the collection.
 
greentips said:
Buy the one that is proportional to your body size/height.
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Good insight that seems to have been missed in this topic.

I know guys/girls for who a 10.5" LMT/11.5 barrel is about as big as they're comfortable with. I also know a 6'8 giant who makes a full size 20" look like a pea-shooter. Find what balances best for you and feels comfortable in addition to the other requirements you have.

Definately go with an adjustable stock. If you end up shooting matches or in the winter with gear/heavy clothes you'll be glad you did.
 
I went with a 16" barrel myself, and my next one will most likely be an 11.5". I don't see myself having any use for a 20", the 16 is more than enough for the distances I shoot at.
 
16 " is a good allaround length, once you use it for awhile you can go smaller or bigger if you prefer. Plus if you but a 16" short handguard you can cut it down to what length you want. Personally I say buy a 16" first and then decide if you want to up or down. Here is a picture of mine in a 16" barrel with a carbine length gas tube, and it feels like a real gun, with realistic advantages to it,being not to much on the not so practical accesories side.The Daniel defense handguard sure makes a 16" carbine barrel look better as it cover alot of it up.

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koalorka said:
Duh, 20"! Why be a tacti-kool poser when you can have a true service rifle :D

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I would have bought that argument if you didn't have that Vertical Forward Grip on your "true service rifle"....:rolleyes:
Get a Magpul stock and a 16" barrel for it...you know you want to.:D
 
Six Star said:
I would have bought that argument if you didn't have that Vertical Forward Grip on your "true service rifle"....:rolleyes:
Get a Magpul stock and a 16" barrel for it...you know you want to.:D
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Why do you go the the militaryphotos.net forums and check the latest pics from Iraq. Pay special attention to 20" service rifles
 
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