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Kalash
01-11-08, 22:15
I want to get the barrel on my 6920 cut to 14.5" and crowned.Does anyone have a good smith they could recommend to me?

I had thought about buying a new Colt M4 6921 barrel but they're $495(w/front sight assembly) from Specialized Armament.:eek:
Derek_Connor
01-11-08, 23:15
ADCO has pretty damn good service and turnaround now adays....

adcofirearms.com
BushmasterFanBoy
01-12-08, 10:52
I'd go with AR15barrels.com. Randall is an excellent guy to have work on your AR. I've had two uppers sent in now, and I've been more than happy each time.:D

Plus, IIRC, his prices are much lower than ADCO's. He is also in the business of making barrels, so I'm sure he knows 110% what he's doing.:cool:

Nice to step up (or down rather) to the 14.5in. Once you go 14.5, 16 plus FH feels way too long.
ST911
01-12-08, 12:06
I want to get the barrel on my 6920 cut to 14.5" and crowned.Does anyone have a good smith they could recommend to me?


Nice to step up (or down rather) to the 14.5in. Once you go 14.5, 16 plus FH feels way too long.

I'll bite...Why?
Voodoochild
01-12-08, 14:24
I would be cautious with Randall I know he was having issues on TOS about not returning money to people who have paid for services not rendered.
Kalash
01-12-08, 14:50
I'll bite...Why?

You sound like one of my kids.
Because I want to.;)

Thanks for the replies guys.
Derek_Connor
01-12-08, 15:01
ADCO pays particular attention to the crown and also to ensure the threads are concentric to the bore.

And smart money says you'd probably have the barrel back the same work week.

I do not have much to say about Randall, never had work done by him. But I have seen the numberous reports of people asking for refunds are their work orders to be filled...
Kalash
01-12-08, 15:10
I think I'll go with ADCO.
For one their closer to me,big +,and they have contact info with a phone # to be able to get ahold of.

I'm almost positive the answer is no but I'll ask just in case.Better safe than sorry.
Do you think my gasport will need to be enlarged any because I'm hacking off 1.5" of barrel?
Derek_Connor
01-12-08, 15:21
I think I'll go with ADCO.
For one their closer to me,big +,and they have contact info with a phone # to be able to get ahold of.

I'm almost positive the answer is no but I'll ask just in case.Better safe than sorry.
Do you think my gasport will need to be enlarged any because I'm hacking off 1.5" of barrel?



no, you'll be fine.
SHIVAN
01-12-08, 18:51
ADCO, without even a hesitation.
9DivDoc
01-12-08, 23:04
At this point in time

Don't even hesitate

Go with ADCO they are G2G
panzerr
01-13-08, 18:41
I sent mine to Wilson Combat at the end of November to have it cut to 14.7 and the bird cage pinned. "You'll have it before Christmas" they said. Still not here...
Deadduck
01-17-08, 11:46
I'm thinking of having my Armalite m4 cut down to 14.7 and having the A2 flashider pinned. Will I lose much velocity? Does cuting and recrowning work ok on Chrome-lined barrel?
Thanks!
markm
01-17-08, 11:55
LMT chopped some of their 14.5's to 12.5" for us, prior to shipping, just past the 203 cut. No gas port mod was done & they ran great on Mil ammo. By far my favorite length.

I'd love to get one of those. I want to do a shorty, but 10.5 is just silly too short for me.
Jay Cunningham
01-17-08, 12:17
LMT chopped some of their 14.5's to 12.5" for us, prior to shipping, just past the 203 cut. No gas port mod was done & they ran great on Mil ammo. By far my favorite length.

You wouldn't happen to have any pics of that, would you?