Blackfeather
Custom
The article is really about the 18" Scout Squad and how the mid-length barrel is your best choice for general purpose use, and this is something I have been telling all that will listen since the late 90's.
Follow this advice if you want to shrink the overall length of your Bush/Scout M1A, replace the factory muzzle device secured with a castle nut with one of the gas lock front sights and threaded muzzle devices from Smith Enterprise. I like the the HK style gas lock front sight with a DC Vortex flash hider. You may like the dovetail gas lock front sight and one of the muzzle brakes SEI offers for the 18" barrel.
Neutered GI style flash hider on an 18" barrel.
Smith Enterprise HK style gas lock front sight with DC Vortex flash hider on and 18" barrel.
Follow this advice if you want to shrink the overall length of your Bush/Scout M1A, replace the factory muzzle device secured with a castle nut with one of the gas lock front sights and threaded muzzle devices from Smith Enterprise. I like the the HK style gas lock front sight with a DC Vortex flash hider. You may like the dovetail gas lock front sight and one of the muzzle brakes SEI offers for the 18" barrel.
Neutered GI style flash hider on an 18" barrel.
Smith Enterprise HK style gas lock front sight with DC Vortex flash hider on and 18" barrel.