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Does the 11.5 inch barrel use a carbine or mid-length gas system? — 3 Answers

by Aaron Miller, from PA, United States Asked on March 31, 2025

Name Criterion Barrels AR-15 SBR Core Threaded Barrel (5)
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Answered by Al, member, from NC, United States, on April 13, 2025

Carbine. pretty standard on most 11.5s

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Answered by Jay, member, from NC, United States, on April 08, 2025

The 11.5 has a carbine length gas system.

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Answered by Eric, member, from CO, United States, on April 13, 2025

Carbine length 100%. .625 gas block as well

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