The mid-length uppers seem to command a higher retail price over the typical carbine upper/rifle. They appear to have 2" more barrel and a slightly longer gas system. I read that the benefits of the middy are slightly reduced recoil and lessened wear on the gas system and the bolt. I don't have actual experience with the difference, but am I correct about the advantages of the middy, and more importantly,
What are the actual advantages of the mid length upper in practical terms for an owner? Can anyone comment on actual data or tests showing a significant advantage over the carbine length for the average owner? Or perhaps your actual experiences with the middy vrs the carbine length? Thanks for the input, I'm just trying to justify the added expense of a mid length gun over the less expensive carbine set up.
What are the actual advantages of the mid length upper in practical terms for an owner? Can anyone comment on actual data or tests showing a significant advantage over the carbine length for the average owner? Or perhaps your actual experiences with the middy vrs the carbine length? Thanks for the input, I'm just trying to justify the added expense of a mid length gun over the less expensive carbine set up.