I have a Noveske 18" SPR barrel that shot well but to me is just too bulky. It's got an old school JP hand guard which adds a little weight. I can't decide if I want to keep it or sell it but it just sits in my safe since I got the Noveske 16" lighter weight and now the Larue. I just like light guns and I really haven't seen any benefit over 16" guns. But that's just my opinion.