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Need help deciding what barrel to buy.
6/13/2012 1:37:16 PM
I'm building my first AR and need to figure out what barrel to buy.
I want a CHF chrome lined mid length 16.
I'm having a hard time finding a 1 in 9 barrel that is in stock. I was planning on getting a RRA but they told me it would be 3 months.
So it's down to a 1 in 7 barrel.
Which one out of these three should I consider?
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/barrel-clearance/16-5-56-nato-1-7-chrome-lined-chrome-moly-vanadium-hpt-mp-mid-length-gas-light-profile-barrel.html
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3137
https://danieldefense.com/cold-hammer-forged-barrels/16-inch-chf-barrels/16-5-56mm-mid-length-1-7-lw-profile.html
Are all of these the same type of barrel? The only difference being the manufacturer?
Would there be any benefit to spend the extra $100 for the DD or the RA one over the PSA?
Would there be any problems installing low profile gas blocks on any of them? I read that the PSA ones don't have a dimple in a certain spot to help install the gas block. Am I correct or totally wrong and confused about that?
Thanks for any help.
I want a CHF chrome lined mid length 16.
I'm having a hard time finding a 1 in 9 barrel that is in stock. I was planning on getting a RRA but they told me it would be 3 months.
So it's down to a 1 in 7 barrel.
Which one out of these three should I consider?
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/barrel-clearance/16-5-56-nato-1-7-chrome-lined-chrome-moly-vanadium-hpt-mp-mid-length-gas-light-profile-barrel.html
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3137
https://danieldefense.com/cold-hammer-forged-barrels/16-inch-chf-barrels/16-5-56mm-mid-length-1-7-lw-profile.html
Are all of these the same type of barrel? The only difference being the manufacturer?
Would there be any benefit to spend the extra $100 for the DD or the RA one over the PSA?
Would there be any problems installing low profile gas blocks on any of them? I read that the PSA ones don't have a dimple in a certain spot to help install the gas block. Am I correct or totally wrong and confused about that?
Thanks for any help.
6/13/2012 4:33:15 PM
well right now the PSA barrel clearance sale with free shipping would be hard to beat. better jump on it before they sale out!!!!
6/13/2012 5:20:33 PM
That PSA barrel is not CHF; they are out of stock; they do have a 14.7" CHF CMV mid barrel you could perm. attach a flash hider to in stock.
That said, the 16" CMV barrel you linked to is a smoking steal at that price and unless you are running a machinegun, it wont matter that it is not CHF.
The other two are CHF, and both are good barrels.
That said, the 16" CMV barrel you linked to is a smoking steal at that price and unless you are running a machinegun, it wont matter that it is not CHF.
The other two are CHF, and both are good barrels.
6/13/2012 5:30:20 PM
Originally Posted By BB:
That PSA barrel is not CHF; they are out of stock; they do have a 14.7" CHF CMV mid barrel you could perm. attach a flash hider to in stock.
That said, the 16" CMV barrel you linked to is a smoking steal at that price and unless you are running a machinegun, it wont matter that it is not CHF.
The other two are CHF, and both are good barrels.
That PSA barrel is not CHF; they are out of stock; they do have a 14.7" CHF CMV mid barrel you could perm. attach a flash hider to in stock.
That said, the 16" CMV barrel you linked to is a smoking steal at that price and unless you are running a machinegun, it wont matter that it is not CHF.
The other two are CHF, and both are good barrels.
Ya, I just now noticed that it wasn't CHF. With all the ackronyms I missed that one.
So the CHF isn't worth the extra $150? I plan on shooting maybe 50 rounds once a month thru it.
After reading this it sounds better to use the difference to go towards optics or a better trigger.
http://www.adcofirearms.com/acc/Barrel_Thoughts.cfm
6/13/2012 6:47:08 PM
yes; I'd skip the CHF and spend the $150 on a better trigger. You'll see no benefit to CHF, but you will with a trigger.
6/13/2012 10:01:02 PM
Ive heard these are made by FN. I just bought one for a build and it is very nice.
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1435
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1435
