I really didn't know where the hell to put this post. It was either here or in the custom build forum.
I usually don't ask xxx vs xxx but this one had to be done since I couldn't really find solid info on the SBR length stuff.
One of my goals is to put together a reliable and accurate training 10.5" upper for one of my pending SBR lowers. I plan on taking a few training courses in 2012, time/money permitting.
I have other projects in the pipeline ranging from 11.5-14.5" but this is priority one for right now.
The two barrels right now that peak my interest are the Lothar Walther (LW-50) 10.5" 1/8 .223 Wylde barrel (made for Spikes) and the Shilen Match Grade Stainless 10.5" 1/8 .223 Wylde (made for Rainier Arms aka Ranier Arms Ultra Match). Besides the barrel profile and barrel material, the LW has polygonal rifling (I think) and the Shilen has the Ratchet rifling. That's really all I know about the two.
All else fails there's always the Noveske CQB barrel..
Any thoughts on the LW or Shilen barrels for the 10.5" application? I will probably run a suppressor on it on occasion. I'm even thinking about sending whatever barrel out to get the golf ball treatment by Marvin.
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