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3/21/2026 4:10:29 PM EDT
I would like to SBR my Mod 2 and want to re-barrel my upper and shorter hand guard.  I have not looked for KAC parts in a long time, actually quit looking in frustration.

Is this even an option? Is there a KAC shop I can send my upper to that has a KAC 11.5” barrel and parts in stock needed to do this?  I am not concerned with resale value, as this is a keeper rifle.

I was once asked to explain the concept of entropy....I thought about it and said: "You can't unscramble an egg...." 77Bronc, 1981
3/21/2026 4:19:36 PM EDT
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Best bet is to buy a factory 11.5 upper.
3/21/2026 5:09:53 PM EDT
[#2]
Fool’s errand. Buy a super duty
3/22/2026 12:08:46 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Rsatch:
Best bet is to buy a factory 11.5 upper.
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Where?  Not kidding, last 11.5 upper I saw was $4000
I was once asked to explain the concept of entropy....I thought about it and said: "You can't unscramble an egg...." 77Bronc, 1981
3/22/2026 7:37:08 AM EDT
[#4]
Originally Posted By 77Bronc:

Is this even an option? Is there a KAC shop I can send my upper to that has a KAC 11.5” barrel and parts in stock needed to do this?  
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I haven't  personally used any of these (except buying things)  but some commonly seen KAC shops to contact would be D wilson mfg, NS armory  presample depot and operation parts.  I would think if you're looking for a KAC 11.5 barrel operation parts woud be the most likely.  There are KAC dealers out there but many of them don't mess with much on the parts side of things.  If you can't come up with anything within the timeframe you're wanting the previous responses are correct.
3/22/2026 1:34:02 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DetroitSounds:
Fool’s errand. Buy a super duty
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Surprised to see you say this. Change of taste?
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3/23/2026 11:53:09 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By 77Bronc:
I would like to SBR my Mod 2 and want to re-barrel my upper and shorter hand guard.  I have not looked for KAC parts in a long time, actually quit looking in frustration.

Is this even an option? Is there a KAC shop I can send my upper to that has a KAC 11.5” barrel and parts in stock needed to do this?  I am not concerned with resale value, as this is a keeper rifle.

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shot ya an IM.

but i agree with comments above, best bet is to find a factory upper.  parts to do what you want are out there though.

-t

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