This doesn't seem to be a very popular option, is there a reason for that? I've been waiting on an 18" SPR contoured 5.45 barrel for about 2 1/2 months from a vender. I called last week and the extended time has been moved back another 6-8 weeks which may be moved again. They said they have a bunch of 16" barrels in stock though so I think I'm going to get a 16" barrel and go shooting.
One of the barrels they offer is a 16" "heavy tactical" contour. They say it's 4 ozs heavier than a 16" M4 profile and has a mid-length gas system. This sounds like something I would be interested in but a mid-length gas system carbine is a new concept for me. Are the there any disadvantages to going this route other than needing a few new parts? They also have the standard M4 contour with the carbine gas system but I think I'd be happier with the a little heavier barrel profile.
Thanks,
Terry
One of the barrels they offer is a 16" "heavy tactical" contour. They say it's 4 ozs heavier than a 16" M4 profile and has a mid-length gas system. This sounds like something I would be interested in but a mid-length gas system carbine is a new concept for me. Are the there any disadvantages to going this route other than needing a few new parts? They also have the standard M4 contour with the carbine gas system but I think I'd be happier with the a little heavier barrel profile.
Thanks,
Terry