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magsig
11-13-06, 09:18
...of the Bushmaster 11.5/5.5 barrel? To me that adds up to 17"...but there must be some overlap where the faux suppressor attaches to the barrel right? So, is it 16" or 16.5"? Anyone know? Thanks, Magsig

K.L. Davis
11-13-06, 09:53
According to their catalog info, it is 16" TOL, in reality they are just a bit over that -- and the FS is not a faux flash suppressor, in case you are buying it for that reason?

Now, a question for you... why on earth would you want one? I can not think of a worse barrel to be honest -- with it you get a combination of the least desired qualities available: you get the reduced muzzle velocity of the 11.5, but the obstructive length of a 16"?

magsig
11-13-06, 12:05
I know, I know...I just like it. I have another rifle (colt 6721) for HD...the bushmaster is just for fun. Thanks for your reply.

Bushytale
11-14-06, 03:36
magsig, there is or was a 5.5 in. flash supressor that goes on a 16 in. barrel, but extends back over the barrel to give you the look of the commando and the benefit of the 16 in. barrel length for velocity. I know they were around about ten yrs. ago. You may still be able to find one and get the look without the downside.

good luck, Billy

Kisara
11-17-06, 02:05
Bushmaster still has them. http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/brakes/mmt-0019.asp
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