M4 type barrel question

[Pablo]

Does anyone make a 1:7 twist 14.5 or 14. 7 inch M4 profile barrel that does not have the 203 barrel notch?

Any info appreciated.

[DRich]

Well, the 203 notch is one of the features that defines the "M4 barrel profile". Otherwise, you're basically just looking for a lightweight or medium profile barrel. CMMG has what you're looking for, if that's the case.

[Pablo]

Thanks DRich. I gues it was a stupid question.:D

[AR15barrels]

I would say he's looking for a govt profile carbine barrel.
This would be a hybrid of an A2 design in a carbine length.

Personally, if you want the lightweight under the handguard, go lightweight all the way out past the front sight base... ;)

Here are some govt type profiles:

http://ar15barrels.com/gfx/govt-bg.gif

[C4IGrant]

Noveske makes a 14.5" SS barrel in 1/7 twist.



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[cebuboy]

Sorry for the thread hijack:)

Since we are discussing bbl profiles here, what is the reason why the A2 bbl is thick outside the handguards?:confused:

[markm]

The Noveske N4 14.5 barrel doesn't have the 203 notch. Not sure if it's exactly M4 profiled under the handguard though.

[Pablo]

Thanks for the replys. I need to checkout Noveske.

Actually, I'd rather have a medium or heavy profile under the handguards.

[MX5]

No such thing as a stupid question - only stupid answers.

[AR15barrels]

No such thing as a stupid question - only stupid answers.

And markm is back so you can be assured that we will have a few more of those around here. ;)

[onmilo]

Bushmaster also offers a 14.5" heavy barrel without the 203 notch.
Chrome lined too and I do believe they will turn one to Government profile on custom order.

[Shihan]

There are much better choices than the Bushmaster.