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got a dissipator upper on the way from palmetto armory, I went for the one with the midlength system.

i'll post updates and pics accordingly as I get more to add on

no. original dissipators were cut down and re crowned rifle length systems. the idea behind it was to have the added maneuverability of a carbine with the accuracy and handguards of a full rifle length system. the problem was that the shorter barrel caused timing issues in the rifle length gas system. nowadays dissipators with carbine and midlength systems are more commonplace

midlength gas system is incredibly reliable on a 16 inch, and a much better option than a carbine gas system which has another timing issue of it's own where it wants to extract too early.

so that being said midlength is ideal

******** yes, got my complete upper receiver in

this build can easily be accomplished for about 200-300 dollars less. just take away the UBR stock and build the lower yourself