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**Computalotapus** · 13 July 2013, 08:41

Originally Posted by TripleBravo

He said he didn't mind if I posted in his thread so....

Is that a vortex sparc? The wife suprisingly picked the vortex viper pst 1-4x24 as her optic of choice. And as promised....

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**GOST** · 13 July 2013, 09:43

That optic is a Trijicon SRS

**Computalotapus** · 13 July 2013, 09:51

Originally Posted by GOST

That optic is a Trijicon SRS

Thanks. And I wish I had Trijicon $$ haha I build on a budget

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**UWone77** · 13 July 2013, 20:21

Originally Posted by Computalotapus

Thanks. And I wish I had Trijicon $$ haha I build on a budget

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This is your wife's gun isn't it? There is no budget!

.... especially now your wife is a member.

**akersc** · 14 July 2013, 08:48

There is a budget, I want more guns!

**TripleBravo** · 14 July 2013, 12:06

Originally Posted by Computalotapus

Is that a vortex sparc? The wife suprisingly picked the vortex viper pst 1-4x24 as her optic of choice. And as promised....

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If you're talking about my build, it's sporting a Trijicon SRS. I just put a Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 on another build of mine. I'll be interested to hear how your wife likes the optic.

**akersc** · 14 July 2013, 16:38

Originally Posted by TripleBravo

If you're talking about my build, it's sporting a Trijicon SRS. I just put a Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 on another build of mine. I'll be interested to hear how your wife likes the optic.

How do you like it? I have just looked through it really quick at the store.

**Computalotapus** · 15 July 2013, 05:56

Project is going to kinda slow down here as we put the $$ together to get the last of the items from Phase 5.

I have a question though for you all that have more experience. Carbine length vs Mid length gas systems? My understanding is that the carbine length was made for the 14.5" barrel and the mid length came out for the 16"+ barrel. Now we can skip all the details about the rails as that doesn't matter because we are going with a low profile gas block an there will be no FSB. From what I read the mid length gas system will offer a slightly smoother recoil? But I think I would need to worry about proper cycling of rounds with a lower powered ammo. I mainly run PMC XTAC ammo. We will also be running a brake on this as well don't know if that comes into play. Any feedback on this is very appreciated.

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**gatordev** · 15 July 2013, 17:08

Originally Posted by Computalotapus

Project is going to kinda slow down here as we put the $$ together to get the last of the items from Phase 5.

I have a question though for you all that have more experience. Carbine length vs Mid length gas systems? My understanding is that the carbine length was made for the 14.5" barrel and the mid length came out for the 16"+ barrel. Now we can skip all the details about the rails as that doesn't matter because we are going with a low profile gas block an there will be no FSB. From what I read the mid length gas system will offer a slightly smoother recoil? But I think I would need to worry about proper cycling of rounds with a lower powered ammo. I mainly run PMC XTAC ammo. We will also be running a brake on this as well don't know if that comes into play. Any feedback on this is very appreciated.

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I am by no means as educated on the intricacies of gas systems as some here, but anecdotally, I've run several makes of mid-length guns (Noveske, Spikes...which was a 14.5), as well as intermediate length (Noveske, KAC....and yeah, I know they're not exactly the same, but they're both longer than middy) all with PMC XTAC and I've had zero issues. That's probably out of AT LEAST ~2000-2500 rounds of PMC. If you're interested in a middy, I wouldn't sweat the PMC working in it.

**UWone77** · 15 July 2013, 17:29

Originally Posted by Computalotapus

Project is going to kinda slow down here as we put the $$ together to get the last of the items from Phase 5.

I have a question though for you all that have more experience. Carbine length vs Mid length gas systems? My understanding is that the carbine length was made for the 14.5" barrel and the mid length came out for the 16"+ barrel. Now we can skip all the details about the rails as that doesn't matter because we are going with a low profile gas block an there will be no FSB. From what I read the mid length gas system will offer a slightly smoother recoil? But I think I would need to worry about proper cycling of rounds with a lower powered ammo. I mainly run PMC XTAC ammo. We will also be running a brake on this as well don't know if that comes into play. Any feedback on this is very appreciated.

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I recall when BCM first came out with their 14.5 Middy, everyone was raving what a smooth shooter it was. I have 3 14.5 BCM Middy's as well as probably 10 other middy's. I don't find that they shoot any softer than comparable carbine gas systems in 14.5 or 16. I think the entire Middy gas system has been over blown as far as how much "softer" it shoots or recoils. Maybe it's just me, but I find nothing wrong with carbine gas systems. After all the Colt 6920, which in my mind is still the standard for M4 patterned rifles is a carbine gas system, and is one of the more reliable guns out there.

Either way as long as you go with a reputable manufacturer, you will likely be satisfied. Personal experience has taught me that certain middy's need to be tuned to run 100%.

**Computalotapus** · 20 July 2013, 07:45

Upper parts kit from PSA came in the mail yesterday. The ejection port cover is from Phase 5 Tactical. Picked up the upper parts kits from PSA for the sale price of $29.99 great deal

**UWone77** · 20 July 2013, 14:26

Unrelated to this, I ordered a Phase 5 pistol receiver extension kit. All because of how you raved about their customer service Computalotapus.

**Computalotapus** · 20 July 2013, 21:30

Originally Posted by UWone77

Unrelated to this, I ordered a Phase 5 pistol receiver extension kit. All because of how you raved about their customer service Computalotapus.

They do offer discounts to LEO and Military

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**UWone77** · 20 July 2013, 22:35

Originally Posted by Computalotapus

They do offer discounts to LEO and Military

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Oh I made sure to get my 10% off :D

**Computalotapus** · 1 August 2013, 07:54

So was ordering the BAD-ASS today while sitting at work.. boss came up behind me while I was ordering it.. He said "Oh order me one while you are there I will get you cash for it now". So I just tossed in the extra lever and barrel. Wife is placing an order with Kyle over at P5T for the BCG, ABL Charging Handle, Brake, and their Revo Sling plate. On the 15th the DD 14.5" LW carbine barrel w/ low pro gas block and gas tube will be ordered. The hold on after that will be waiting for P5T to finish up the 13.5" rail, they will cerakote the rail and the trigger guard in FDE for us along with a little customization that has been requested. So more assembly pictures soon

After this build I think I am going to invest money on a nice camera

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