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prez1967
10-07-20, 10:43
Lookin for a lightweight "Heavy" barrel as I live in Maryland and any barrels I use for AR builds have to either say HBAR or Heavy on them or in their titles.

I've used the Faxon "Heavy Fluted" barrels before and they are great but wondering if theres any other games in town.
Hank6046
10-07-20, 10:50
Not really heavy light weight... but I'd take a look at this.

https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-standard-14-5-mid-length-enhanced-medium-weight-fluted-barrel-stripped-750/
https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-223-wylde-spr-fluted-midlength-ss-premium-barrel.html
https://criterionbarrels.com/products/?v=00dc5da36527
georgeib
10-07-20, 11:07
Have you considered having one of your current heavy barrels fluted or reprofiled? Or is that a big no-no?
crosseyedshooter
10-07-20, 11:12
They’re out of stock at the moment (what isn’t?), but Centurion Arms has a “mid-weight” profile that has the option of HBAR stamped on it. It’s chrome-lined and cold hammer forged, if that’s important to you.

https://centurionarms.com/barrels/midweight-hammer-forged-barrel-midlength/
prez1967
10-07-20, 11:39
Not really heavy light weight... but I'd take a look at this.

https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-standard-14-5-mid-length-enhanced-medium-weight-fluted-barrel-stripped-750/
https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-223-wylde-spr-fluted-midlength-ss-premium-barrel.html

That BCM looks promising even though it says middle weight... will have to check details.


Have you considered having one of your current heavy barrels fluted or reprofiled? Or is that a big no-no?

No idea but I cant say I've ever been stopped with any of my pre-ban gear... Certainly dont carry around my "receipts" from Faxon saying my recent "heavy fluted" barrels are within spec...


They’re out of stock at the moment (what isn’t?), but Centurion Arms has a “mid-weight” profile that has the option of HBAR stamped on it. It’s chrome-lined and cold hammer forged, if that’s important to you.

https://centurionarms.com/barrels/midweight-hammer-forged-barrel-midlength/

Interesting... lol
Clint
10-07-20, 12:16
Our MPR barrels are available with HBAR Marking.
https://blackrivertactical.com/WP/BRT-16-OPTIMUM-MPR-Barrel-p110110019

https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/812059/1696543637.jpg
Disciple
10-07-20, 14:38
Lookin for a lightweight "Heavy" barrel as I live in Maryland and any barrels I use for AR builds have to either say HBAR or Heavy on them or in their titles.

What new BS is this?
Clint
10-07-20, 16:17
state law...


What new BS is this?



Lookin for a lightweight "Heavy" barrel as I live in Maryland and any barrels I use for AR builds have to either say HBAR or Heavy on them or in their titles.
Disciple
10-07-20, 16:30
prez1967's avatar closely approximates the face I'm making right now.
everready73
10-07-20, 19:16
I would take a good look at the Black River Tactical barrel Clint posted above. They are accurate and high quality. Long thread in technical discussion on them

They are gassed properly, have a good profile, intermediate gas system for soft shooting
turnburglar
10-07-20, 22:32
I only have about 100 rounds through my 16" MPR but I think its gonna be the magic tube. If that passes your state's restrictive laws I would go for it.
Stickman
10-09-20, 15:01
They’re out of stock at the moment (what isn’t?), but Centurion Arms has a “mid-weight” profile that has the option of HBAR stamped on it. It’s chrome-lined and cold hammer forged, if that’s important to you.

https://centurionarms.com/barrels/midweight-hammer-forged-barrel-midlength/

That is the first thing I thought of as well.
ABNAK
10-09-20, 19:32
Hodge Defense has a medium-ish profile barrel. I have the 14.5" one on a carbine. Mid-length gas. Pricey though.
MQ105
10-10-20, 19:05
... I live in Maryland and any barrels I use for AR builds have to either say HBAR or Heavy on them or in their titles.

Why don't you just get the barrel you want and get HBAR engraved. Many shops now have laser engravers and could do the work in five minutes.