Quote Originally Posted by DirtDiver06 View Post
Sorry for the misunderstanding but I wasn't referring to S&W barrels compared to Noveske barrels in general. I was referring to Noveske chrome barrels and Colt, Sabre, BCM, DD and other such chrome rack grade barrels.

I do agree with you that the m249 steel is better but I do not agree totally that it is better for the application of carbine and rifle barrels. M249 barrel steel is just designed to maintain integrity when more heat is involved is’nt it ?... and for an m249 that's totally viable. But for a carbine or rifle... when are you going to get that barrel hot enough to see that benefit? I would think those plastic rail covers or handguards would be melting first.
Sorry about that..