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Originally Posted by TROOPER
Howdy Folks,
I'm building a new Carbine (16") Upper for CQB, and wanted feedback on barrels.
First off I don't like the look of the government profile barrels, so that's out.
Just a straight black 16" carbine length barrel (with M4 ramps, & .750 diameter), around the $200 region.
Also MUST be 5.56mm or Wylde chamber.. no ghey .223 
I've already got a very highend 18" SPR and spent way toooo much on that LOL,
so this is a failry basic carbine.
Been looking at the BCM 16" Lightweight barrel:
BCM 16" LIGHT WEIGHT Barrel, Stripped
Other suggestions..?? |
BCM is excellent, either the lightweight or the BFH. I've used both in 11.5 SBR builds and have no reason to be disappointed. I haven't used Centurion yet, but I think my next build, if there is one, will use a
Centurion barrel. They are VERY highly thought of, and also use the thicker chrome lining (M249 barrel specs) that Noveske has made popular. And of course, there is always Noveske...their barrel reputation is legendary. Another reasonable choice would be Daniel Defense. For high round-count battle weapons, I like the concept of chrome lining, and the double-thickness chrome lining of the Noveske or Centurion steel barrel is even more attractive to me.
If you're looking at a true CQB-home defense type weapon, consider a shorter barrel. That would entail some ATF paperwork and about a 4 month wait, but in tight quarters an 11.5 SBR or a Mk18 would be a really good choice. Yet one other option that might be suitable would be a 14.5 inch barrel with a pinned flash hider to keep it 16-inch legal and avoid NFA registration. My 11.5's both have BattleComp 1.0's and I've been very pleased with the (relatively) small increase in flash and blast indoors compared to other compensators.
Good places to shop for the DD, BCM, or Noveske barrels would be Rainier Arms or G&R Tactical.