Is this THE barrel?

[No Bananas]

Looking into a 14.5 build and read a number of posts about how the Colt M4 SOCOM heavy barrel was incredibly accurate.

Is this (http://www.gandrtactical.com/Colt-145-SOCOM-Stripped-Barrel_p_333.html) barrel that heavy SOCOM barrel?

[Iraqgunz]

Yes, that is the Colt SOCOM barrel.


Looking into a 14.5 build and read a number of posts about how the Colt M4 SOCOM heavy barrel was incredibly accurate.

Is this (http://www.gandrtactical.com/Colt-145-SOCOM-Stripped-Barrel_p_333.html) barrel that heavy SOCOM barrel?

[CoryCop25]

I love my Colt 14.5 SOCOM Barrel....

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[theM90NP]

Could always get a factory colt barrel with this rifle, they recently released the LE6920 HBPW which comes with this barrel and a pinned and welded brake for about $1000. Just in case ya didn’t see them. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180723/a1ce811fc38a7eddaf894a1ad2941742.jpg

[Straight Shooter]

Is there a 16" version of this, or even an 18" or 20"?

[No Bananas]

I was not aware of this - great idea and thanks!

Could always get a factory colt with this rifle, they recently released the LE6920 HBPW which comes with this barrel and a pinned and welded brake for about $1000. Just in case ya didn’t see them. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180723/a1ce811fc38a7eddaf894a1ad2941742.jpg

[C4IGrant]

Is there a 16" version of this, or even an 18" or 20"?

No.


C4

[MSW]

Is this medium SOCOM profile & carbine gas system easier to suppress vs the 14.5” midlength barrel?

[C4IGrant]

Is this medium SOCOM profile & carbine gas system easier to suppress vs the 14.5” midlength barrel?

No. 14.5" middy's are easier to suppress (less pressure).


C4

[MSW]

No. 14.5" middy's are easier to suppress (less pressure).


C4

Thank you. I don’t mean to Bogart the thread, but I have both barrels, an Odin Adjustable block & uncertainty as to which barrel would benefit most from an adjustable gas block. Thank you for the answer.

[gigawatt]

Handled one of the 14.5" Socoms at the LGS the other day and the first thing i noticed was how well balanced it felt. I plan on replacing my 16" socom barrel with the 14.5", it just felt right.

[Coal Dragger]

Is there a 16" version of this, or even an 18" or 20"?

Colt offered a 16” version on complete carbines, but never as a stand-alone part to my knowledge.

BCM offers a 16” SOCOM profile.

I have a Colt M4A1 SOCOM II, with the 16” Colt SOCOM barrel. It’s a hammer, way more accurate than I expected a chrome lined barrel to be.

[Hammertime]

The Trijicon ACOG matches VERY well with this barrel. Good luck on your build and keep us posted.

HT