Definitely.
If you can get Colt to put their lightweight 6520 AR-15A2 Carbine barrel on there, definitely go for it.
Otherwise, I'd look at the Daniel Defense or Bravo Co. lightweight barrels.
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Definitely.
If you can get Colt to put their lightweight 6520 AR-15A2 Carbine barrel on there, definitely go for it.
Otherwise, I'd look at the Daniel Defense or Bravo Co. lightweight barrels.
OK, I'm convinced.
I'll just find a new barrel. The forward assist is more of a coolness factor than anything else. Like the others, I've never "needed" it. Not even once.