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Andrewjdewitt
10-29-15, 21:13
Can anyone recommend a quality barrel in the $250 range, 16" carbine with fixed sight (non f marked). Thanks!

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Coal Dragger
10-29-15, 21:31
I looked, as I'm sure you have as well, and found basically nothing in that price range. It looks like $250 will get you a nice barrel, but no other hardware for it.
opngrnd
10-29-15, 21:49
Can anyone recommend a quality barrel in the $250 range, 16" carbine with fixed sight (non f marked). Thanks!

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http://sionicsweaponsystems.com/store2015/16/28-5-chrome-lined-w-low-profile-gas-block.html

I have this barrel sans the front sight. It's consistently sub-2 MOA with a stock trigger and a red dot sight.

Edit: it has an F-marked front sight base.
tostado22
10-29-15, 22:25
I would guess any 16" barrel you find will have an F-marked FSB
Andrewjdewitt
10-29-15, 22:32
Has anyone grinder down the front sight post to make it "non f" height? Or is that a bad idea?

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TaterTot
10-29-15, 22:59
Has anyone grinder down the front sight post to make it "non f" height? Or is that a bad idea?

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Bad idea. Just use a shorter post

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Iraqgunz
10-29-15, 23:32
Can you explain why you wouldn't want an F-marked front sight base? What purpose would it serve?


Has anyone grinder down the front sight post to make it "non f" height? Or is that a bad idea?

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opngrnd
10-29-15, 23:33
Bad idea. Just use a shorter post

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I second using the shorter post. You likely won't even notice the difference once sighted in.
Andrewjdewitt
10-29-15, 23:33
I'm building an a2 upper with fixed carry handle. The f marked is for flat top uppers.

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Iraqgunz
10-29-15, 23:37
And it will work and zero just fine. I would be more concerned about the lack of feed ramps in your upper.


I'm building an a2 upper with fixed carry handle. The f marked is for flat top uppers.

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Andrewjdewitt
10-29-15, 23:39
As far as I've read... That is only an issue if you are in "full auto" which I won't be.. we will have to see though.

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Coal Dragger
10-29-15, 23:46
With a carbine length gas system it will be an issue. Bolt carrier velocity is higher, and the faster reciprocation speeds make it more likely to nosedive a round coming out of the magazine into where an M4 would have extended feed ramps.