Good Bang for the Buck?

[ChileRelleno]

Looking to replace a 13yr'ol barrel that I've finally shot out.
Original is a 16" 5.56 w/pinned FSB, 1:9, carbine barrel, that I want to replace with either a 1:7 or 1:8, 16" 5.56 w/pinned FSB, carbine.
Sticking with an already pinned FSB to avoid extra work with FSB/gas block, and to fit my current DD Omega X 12" FSP rail.

Ideally want to stay below $300.
Looking at Aero Precision, https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/556-16-fsb-carbine-cmv-barrel

What say y'all, is Aero Precision a good bang for the buck?
Or what would you recommend something else?

[Hank6046]

What say y'all, is Aero Precision a good bang for the buck?
Or what would you recommend something else?

Aero I believe uses or is a sister company to Ballistic Advantage which does make some good barrels, they have their Hanson Profile, which I really love. The only other barrels I continue to hear about for a great price is Rosco.

https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/
https://www.roscomanufacturing.com/product-category/barrels/

If you can go slightly hire than $300 I would look at Criterion, but I also know that the owner of BRT Black River Tactical is on these threads and while only owning their BCG, he does provide great knowledge and good service.

https://blackrivertactical.com/WP/Barrels-c1852006
https://criterionbarrels.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

[omegajb]

Aero isn't bad but for similar money could get a Colt barrel.

https://charliescustomclones.com/colt-le6920-16-barrel-assembly-with-fsb/

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[Hank6046]

Aero isn't bad but for similar money could get a Colt barrel.

https://charliescustomclones.com/colt-le6920-16-barrel-assembly-with-fsb/

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I haven't bought anything from Charlie's Custom Clones, but I remember a thread on this site that just mentioned Buyer Beware. When I was on Reddit before the Left took that over, there was some people complaining as well. I don't have first hand experience, but thought that I would just say that there was a good amount of people saying to go else where and I thought I would pass the info along

[NYH1]

Aero I believe uses or is a sister company to Ballistic Advantage which does make some good barrels, they have their Hanson Profile, which I really love. The only other barrels I continue to hear about for a great price is Rosco.

https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/
https://www.roscomanufacturing.com/product-category/barrels/

If you can go slightly hire than $300 I would look at Criterion, but I also know that the owner of BRT Black River Tactical is on these threads and while only owning their BCG, he does provide great knowledge and good service.

https://blackrivertactical.com/WP/Barrels-c1852006
https://criterionbarrels.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

My next upper build is gonna be either a 14.5" or 16" middy. Gonna go with a Criterion Core profile barrel. Have their 20" Hybrid profile barrel on my AR15A4 clone. Pretty happy with it.

NYH1.

[omegajb]

I haven't bought anything from Charlie's Custom Clones, but I remember a thread on this site that just mentioned Buyer Beware. When I was on Reddit before the Left took that over, there was some people complaining as well. I don't have first hand experience, but thought that I would just say that there was a good amount of people saying to go else where and I thought I would pass the info alongI hadn't heard anything one way or the other, so buyer beware if they choose to buy from Charlie's custom.

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[ChileRelleno]

Well sh!t, all ready to pull the trigger on the Colt barrel, and now I'm leery of it.

Criterion and Roscoe don't offer a pinned FSB, that I see.
Ballistic Advantage does, but doesn't say in the specs if their barrels are HP/MP tested.

[Hank6046]

Ballistic Advantage does, but doesn't say in the specs if their barrels are HP/MP tested.

It doesn't hurt to ask. I would talk to them to see what they say, a little research tends to go a long way, just don't ask me how I know that... M1A, M&P 40, Kimber 1911, etc, etc

[bamashooter]

Looking to replace a 13yr'ol barrel that I've finally shot out.
Original is a 16" 5.56 w/pinned FSB, 1:9, carbine barrel, that I want to replace with either a 1:7 or 1:8, 16" 5.56 w/pinned FSB, carbine.
Sticking with an already pinned FSB to avoid extra work with FSB/gas block, and to fit my current DD Omega X 12" FSP rail.

Ideally want to stay below $300.
Looking at Aero Precision, https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/556-16-fsb-carbine-cmv-barrel

What say y'all, is Aero Precision a good bang for the buck?
Or what would you recommend something else?

They're gtg. Aero / BA. I have a few of the even cheaper BA Modern series which have been just fine. Have 2 Faxon which are gtg. Finishes and specs can differ; tube length of carbine vs middy, etc. I personally wouldn't get too caught up in all that but tons of data is there if you choose to drive yourself mad. Whatcha cooking today?:cool:

[ChileRelleno]

It doesn't hurt to ask. I would talk to them to see what they say, a little research tends to go a long way, just don't ask me how I know that... M1A, M&P 40, Kimber 1911, etc, etc
I contacted BA, they say barrels are HP/MP batch tested.

[ChileRelleno]

They're gtg. Aero / BA. I have a few of the even cheaper BA Modern series which have been just fine. Have 2 Faxon which are gtg. Finishes and specs can differ; tube length of carbine vs middy, etc. I personally wouldn't get too caught up in all that but tons of data is there if you choose to drive yourself mad. Whatcha cooking today?:cool:Thanks.
No cooking today or for awhile as I had shoulder surgery today.

[ViniVidivici]

BA makes a great barrel. I have an 18" and like it alot. Meets their accuracy guarantee.

So does DSArms. Here's one:

https://www.dsarms.com/p-11688-dsa-ar15-16-chrome-lined-m4-17-twist-barrel-with-sight-tower.aspx

Like everyone, they're in and out of stock, so have to keep watching. Buddy of mine has one of those (a 14.5), and the gun runs great, good accuracy for a rack grade chrome lined. It shoots 1 MOA with match grade stuff.

[bamashooter]

Thanks.
No cooking today or for awhile as I had shoulder surgery today.

Gotcha. Speedy recovery and source you some alternative comfort food.:)

[bobcatdriver]

Aero isn't bad but for similar money could get a Colt barrel.

https://charliescustomclones.com/colt-le6920-16-barrel-assembly-with-fsb/

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I see this is still available. It seems like a very good deal for a Colt barrel, surprised it's still in stock. Is it because it's a 16" carbine length gas, or is it Charlie's?

[ChileRelleno]

Brownell's had these Colt barrels too and at the higher price point, sold out and awaiting restock.
So I'd guess it's Charlie's.
Heck, after reading here and elsewhere, I'm not chancing it with them.

[bobcatdriver]

My son-in-law has wanted me to help build him his first AR. He wanted a barrel with a FSB, but after weighing the pros & cons of a 14.5" pin and weld, he didn't want to use one of the MMC barrels that I have. The Colt barrel was still available at Charlie's, and I got a $10.00 coupon & free shipping so I figured I'd take a chance. Ordered it on the 15th and got it today. Brand new barrel in vapor bag, so I guess you can call this a win. Charlie's does keep you updated frequently on the status of your order, so all in all it was a good experience for a 1st time buy.

[ChileRelleno]

My son-in-law has wanted me to help build him his first AR. He wanted a barrel with a FSB, but after weighing the pros & cons of a 14.5" pin and weld, he didn't want to use one of the MMC barrels that I have. The Colt barrel was still available at Charlie's, and I got a $10.00 coupon & free shipping so I figured I'd take a chance. Ordered it on the 15th and got it today. Brand new barrel in vapor bag, so I guess you can call this a win. Charlie's does keep you updated frequently on the status of your order, so all in all it was a good experience for a 1st time buy.Thanks for coming back with your experience.
I bet Charlie's gets a few more orders on these now.

[DG23]

Looking to replace a 13yr'ol barrel that I've finally shot out.
Original is a 16" 5.56 w/pinned FSB, 1:9, carbine barrel, that I want to replace with either a 1:7 or 1:8, 16" 5.56 w/pinned FSB, carbine.


My 6721 barrels are 16", 5.56, 1:9 carbine barrels.

No damn way I would trade one for another gov profile 6920 barrel. Hell no...

[Baldness]

I ordered a colt barrel from Charlie’s a couple years ago it was shipped within a day or two and it was just as advertised.... a genuine colt barrel I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again if I liked the price but that’s just my one experience with them

[davidjinks]

Brownells have Colt barrels in stock. Slightly pricey but they’re good barrels.