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Thread: Going from a 16" to a 14.5" w/ pinned flash suppressor

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColdDeadHands View Post
    If you ever decide to replace your rail or gas block/sight it's too much trouble to get a pinned FH off.
    yeah, see, this is where I use that in my discussion with the missus for more rifles...
    never push a wrench...

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    If I was going to cut, I'd have them cut it to whatever length worked with a standard FS to achieve 16". Might as well get every bit of barrel you can in the same length package.

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    Gentlemen, if I might;
    The pinned 14.7" vs 16" barrel question is a good one. And all contributors bring up very valid points about how much a PITA the pinned barrel can be to change parts on. An individual must make up his mind on what his needs are.

    But here is an interesting point that I wouldn't have guessed on a good day. To me, the 14.7" barrel "swings" better in application. By that, I mean it actually feels a little easier to manipulate during actions such as MOUT. I realize some will disagree with this, but when I compare my 14.7" build gun to my 6920, the build gun actually handles a little better. Both weapons are quite stock, with almost no upgrades other than realiability enhancements, 2 point slings, EOtech optics and Streamlite TLR's on short front site tower mounts. After humping Armalite's for over 30 years, a lot of the gadgets a person can hang on a AR (to me anyway) seem to be superfluous. And heavy. Of course, it's up to the owner to do as he pleases. I tend to be a minimalmist and believe in commonality of training on carry weapons.
    Anyhow, back on my point. I really do think that a 14.7" pinned GI style flash hider barrel does indeed handle better than our old legal 16" barrels. If you can find a 14.7" on a weapon some where, do the comparison. If you have carried an AR any length of time, I think you will feel a difference. I did and was surprised. Of course, YMMV.
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    It costs very little to have a competent gunsmith cut your barrel. My local gunsmith who rarely has less than 100+ guns waiting for smithing offered to cut barrel, thread on lathe, chase and crown for $35. I know that is cheaper than most people can get their favorite local smith to do it, but you'll never know until you ask. I'd say it is more than worth it. Any good smith can do this routine, basic job to your 16" barrel.

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    Deleted.....answered my own question
    Last edited by jaxman7; 11-03-10 at 16:30.


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