M4 Barrel Recommendations

[Col_Crocs]

Looking for a new barrel... (Complete M4 Govt. profile barrel only, no complete upper assemblies)
Considering 2 at the moment:
1. Bushmaster 1/9 (My current barrel)
2. CMMG 1/7 (Looks interesting but need more info on performance and quality)
Any other recommendations or am I good to go with the CMMG?:D

[Frens]

3. Sabre Defence (1/7, CMV steel, Chrome Lined)
4. ArmaLite LEC (I dont think they sell just the barrel :( )
5. Colt (from SAW but It would be pricey)

btw, I've read nothing but good things about CMMG

[rob_s]

While there are a great many barrels I would prefer over the CMMG, at $250 I can't think of any.

A Sabre (http://www.pkfirearms.com/store/get_items.aspx?type=1&term=11) will run you $329.

[Iraqgunz]

I saw some Milspec Colt M4 barrels in Shotgun News. I think it was an edition from early June for 300.00

[LonghunterCO]

Rock River has a R4 barrel: M4 profile, CL, 1/7" twist. ADCO sells them for less than the $250.

[C4IGrant]

First, I would say pass on the M4 profile. I would look at the Noveske N4 barrel.


C4

[Warrior]

First, I would say pass on the M4 profile. I would look at the Noveske N4 barrel.


C4

+1 to that, but you can't buy those barrels alone correct?

[C4IGrant]

+1 to that, but you can't buy those barrels alone correct?

Correct, but you can send your upper and rail to us for installation (do it all the time for customers).



C4

[Stephen_H]

First, I would say pass on the M4 profile. I would look at the Noveske N4 barrel.


C4

Agreed. The Noveske N4 barrel is probably the best aftermarket barrel available right now.

Stephen

[rubberneck]

Agreed. The Noveske N4 barrel is probably the best aftermarket barrel available right now.

Stephen

What makes the N4 better than the other barrels Noveske offers?

[Stephen_H]

What makes the N4 better than the other barrels Noveske offers?

Depends on the application. The N4 barrels are cold hammer forged with a double chrome lining for long life; perfect for a fighting carbine. The rest of his barrel line is made up of stainless steel barrels more suited for precision shooting.

Stephen

[Perryguy]

If you aren't going SBR and want the "look" consider CMMGs 14.7 inch barrel with permanently attached A2 hider, also available in the HB profile.

[Col_Crocs]

Thanks everyone! Yes, IM after the look, hence, the specific mention of the M4 govt. profile--although at the moment Im also considering the Socom barrel as well. But again, thanks for all the info on the other barrel options.
Im a bit partial to the 14.5 with the pinned Phantom 5C1 over the 14.7.

[jh1]

Depends on the application. The N4 barrels are cold hammer forged with a double chrome lining for long life; perfect for a fighting carbine. The rest of his barrel line is made up of stainless steel barrels more suited for precision shooting.

Stephen

I got an 18" barrel that is chrome lined not (n4 or ss) from john.:D