Attempt at trumping first build. Second AR on the way.

[Sagara09]

I am currently working on my second build. My goal is to build a higher quality and different caliber platform.

Here are the specs from my last build:
Lower: Spikes Tactical
Upper: BCM 16" carbine
Parts Kit: Daniel Defense
FCG: Geissele SSA
Buffer: H2
Buffer tube: BCM mil spec
Stock: Magpul CTR
Grip: BCM Gunfighter
Handguard: Daniel Defense Omega 7
BUIS: Troy Industries
Bolt Carrier: BCM
Charging handle: BCM Gunfighter Medium
Muzzle device: Griffin Armament MS4D
Light: Surefire m300
Foregrip: Magpul AFG
Optic: Aimpoint PRO
Magnifier: EOtech G23

Parts currently acquired:
S&W stripped lower
Noveske Chainsaw upper receiver.

Plans:

I am thinking about building a 6.5 Grendel. However, I can not find any barrels in stock that I like. I would like a "black" one and not a stainless steel. So far that is all I have come up with and opinions and advice are appreciated.

18AUG14 The lighting makes the upper and lower look 2 different colors. Under normal lighting situations, they look the same.
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[Airhasz]

My advice would be to go with a SBR vs different caliber.

[bp7178]

If you're making barrel choices based on color, you're doing it wrong. Buy the most performance you can. On my SPR upper I used a Bartlien cut rifled barrel with a matched bolt. Easily the most accurate AR i've ever shot. Barrel came to me from Compass Lake bead blasted stainless. A Cerakote kit from Brownells and a cheapo airbrush it was a nice flat black.

[Sagara09]

My advice would be to go with a SBR vs different caliber.

I can't. I live in a different state than my DL and I may be moving again soon.

[Sagara09]

If you're making barrel choices based on color, you're doing it wrong. Buy the most performance you can. On my SPR upper I used a Bartlien cut rifled barrel with a matched bolt. Easily the most accurate AR i've ever shot. Barrel came to me from Compass Lake bead blasted stainless. A Cerakote kit from Brownells and a cheapo airbrush it was a nice flat black.

Sounds like a good idea. I dont like the look of SS. I have been looking at Satern barrels lately aling with JP.