Daniel Defense S2W barrel profile: Are they gonna make a 16" version?

**0reo** · 08-23-11, 10:05

So I've been eyeballing the DD S2W barrels. It's got everything I want except it's 18" instead of 14.5-16". Any harm in having a reputable company chop a couple inches off & re-thread so I get the length I want? Or should I just stop being picky & buy the govt. profile in 16" instead?

**bp7178** · 08-23-11, 10:09

I was looking at them a while back and had asked the same question. IIRC, they had them, but they weren't on the site, you had to call and ask for one.

**0reo** · 08-23-11, 10:10

Originally Posted by bp7178

I was looking at them a while back and had asked the same question. IIRC, they had them, but they weren't on the site, you had to call and ask for one.

Seriously? That's really good news. Thanks. Makes me happy. Been wanting one like that for quite a while.

**0reo** · 08-26-11, 16:40

So my 16" 5.56 S2W barrel came in the mail today. I must say this thing is a work of art. A real beauty. Can't wait to get the gun assembled & run-in!

**bp7178** · 08-26-11, 17:24

Post some pics when you get that bad dog built!

I think that is one of the more intresting barrels on the market.

**0reo** · 08-26-11, 22:24

Forward of the gas block I don't think you'd notice it from a pencil barrel.

I noticed that these barrels have been finished on a lathe, or at least it appears that way. Instead of the typical hammer-forged surface texture there's what I recognise as a lathe-tooling surface texture.

I wonder why DD hasn't listed these anywhere yet?

**bp7178** · 08-26-11, 22:54

IIRC the hammer forging just forms the chamber, lands and grooves. The outer surface would still have to be turned down.

It was over six months ago when I had emailed them about it, I'm surprised they haven't been listed.

I was also told the profile is slightly heavier than a government, but should be good for 1-1.5 MOA with good ammo. Very good accuracy for a chrome lined barrel.