14.5 vs 16” rifle

[chef8489]

I have 2 rifles set up pretty identical except one is a 16" 6.8 and the other is a 14.5 556. They handle pretty identical except the 6.8 is a bit heavier due to the s2w profile vs the socom profile.

[Mercs]

Pin a Warcomp on the 14.5” Socom and call it good. You don’t even have to think


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[fledge]

Thanks for the info. Since I am going with just an A2 flash hider for both, no suppressors (will get a shorty pistol for suppressor host down the road), I’m probably gonna go with 16”.

Now you’re changing the criteria, OP.

If you have a shorty, get a 16” or longer for the other rifle. I just wouldn’t call it “general purpose” if that propose includes home defense with standard 30” doorways.

[Caballo]

Now you’re changing the criteria, OP.

If you have a shorty, get a 16” or longer for the other rifle. I just wouldn’t call it “general purpose” if that propose includes home defense with standard 30” doorways.

Right now this would be my only rifle. Although not ideal, I figure I can get the job done with the 16”.

[daddyusmaximus]

I don't think that there's enough difference in 1.5" to worry about for most people. I wouldn't if I already had one or the other, but If I was building new, I'd go 14.5" just to keep the package as compact as possible. The inch, and a half isn't gonna make a lot of difference during normal use, but it may make all the difference in a vehicle, or in a bag, case, or whatever storage...

[Leonidas24]

It’s about 100-150 FPS per barre inch for standard range ammo IIRC.


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Not quite, but going from 16" to 14.5" shows the most dramatic decrease in velocity when compared against other lengths.

223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches

[Straight Shooter]

Two barrel lengths I just cannot see a use for personally are 14.5" & 18".

[Pappabear]

I voted 14.5 but only if your going to pin and weld. Otherwise its not worth the hassle of getting an NFA stamp. This coming from a stamp collector!

PB

[Disciple]

Two barrel lengths I just cannot see a use for personally are 14.5" & 18".

Why 18"?

[Straight Shooter]

Why 18"?

Barely better than a 16"...less than a 20". Would/would not a person wanting an 18" be looking for a velocity gain? Get a 20" for the win.
Its really just my personal thought, I aint gonna get mad if others disagree.
And to buy a 14.5" inch..then pay to have it P&W to 16"? What the hell good is that? Or, pay $200 for an inch and a half's worth of barrel?
Nah. Ive no need for a rifle under 16"...but for those that do ROCK ON.