7.5" Upper Question

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I have a 10.5 sbr and wanted to try a 7.5 especially when my can gets out of jail. I have read that shorter than 10.5 and issues of reliability creep in.

What would I need to do to insure reliability if at all possible?
 

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Just try it and see. Semi auto is much easier to run than full auto.
 
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I have a 10.5 sbr and wanted to try a 7.5 especially when my can gets out of jail. I have read that shorter than 10.5 and issues of reliability creep in.

What would I need to do to insure reliability if at all possible?
If you're going to be full operator, I'd suggest a Noveske flaming pig. PA has them on sale right now for 15% off.

Nevermind, you're running a can.

I've heard Frog Lube is good...no, never mind that's wrong too.

No suggestions.
 

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Which can? You may void the warranty with a 7.5. As far as reliability, just take different buffers and test it out and play with it.
 

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They are only rated down to like 10.5 inches. I looked heavily at one to do a 7.5 upper as it would be a sweet, short rifle and decided no as it would void the warranty.
 
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7.5" is not a good length for 5.56 IMO, but...

I just ordered a really cheap 7.5" 5.56 barrel today for shits and giggles. Might use it with my 22 conversion kit for the laughs. It was way cheaper than a 7.5" 22LR barrel so what the hell right?

Plus, it's great to carry to the range in case a squad of super-douche canoes decides to grab the lane next to me for their own "gangsta photo shoot."

Smile and wait for the flash, motherfuckers!