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Posted: 3/22/2024 3:57:30 AM EDT
I am building a 12.5" 5.56 Pistol as a general purpose rifle on a LMT platform.  Reliability and accuracy are the priority, I would like to save weight but I'm willing to sacrifice that a little.  I know I need to have the barrel machine to fit the MRP-L upper.  Mid vs carbine length due to dwell time, it will host a HUX FLOW 556k suppressor and have a VLTOR A5 buffer with the Geissele Super 42 spring and have the LMT enhanced BCG.
I have narrowed down the barrels to the following options and would like your opinion and possible pros and cons. Other barrel options are welcomed!
*Faxon Duty Series 12.5" Gunner, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ Nitride 556
*Rosco K9 12.5? Sage Dynamics, Gunner Gas length (in between carbine and mid-length)
*Criterion Barrels AR-15 CORE SERIES 12.5", CARBINE GAS
*12.3" 5.56 Ballistic Advantage HANSON CARBINE LENGTH Preference Series
Link Posted: 3/22/2024 4:32:51 AM EDT
[#1]
Why not the LMT barrel?
Link Posted: 3/22/2024 12:09:12 PM EDT
[#2]
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Originally Posted By Ryan_Scott:
Why not the LMT barrel?
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Well now ya went and done it, ha.  Waiting for the 5th option to show up in the poll
Link Posted: 3/22/2024 10:38:13 PM EDT
[#3]
Originally Posted By Liberty4Life228:
I am building a 12.5" 5.56 Pistol as a general purpose rifle
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Link Posted: 3/22/2024 10:42:35 PM EDT
[#4]
Doubt many people could tell the difference shooting them all side by side.
Link Posted: 3/23/2024 11:50:11 AM EDT
[#5]
Of those options - Criterion.
Link Posted: 3/23/2024 4:26:18 PM EDT
[#6]
Why do you like this opinion?
Link Posted: 3/25/2024 9:27:01 AM EDT
[#7]
It's a great barrel. It has a logical profile. It's chrome lined. I can tell you from first hand experience that they're well gassed. Not saying the others won't huck chunks of lead out of the end, but I dont think they're in the same category.
Link Posted: 4/10/2024 9:57:24 AM EDT
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Sounds like you’re spending some money on the build.  I’d skip them all and go Centurion CHF.  I have the “LW” profile barrel which seems like more of a mid road between gov and lw.  Fit and finish is excellent.  It has an appropriately sized gas port.  Plus the tabbed gas block configuration adds a little security and goes together well.

https://centurionarms.com/lightweight-hammer-forged-barrel-carbine/
Link Posted: 4/10/2024 3:17:05 PM EDT
[#9]
I had a 12.5" Criterion Core. I shot well and was gassed nicely for unsuppressed shooting. I replaced it with a Geissele CHF 12.5" barrel. It's a little more gassy, but I am running a BRT tube. It does seem to shoot a little better than my Core did. The upper is also now 100% Geissele.
Link Posted: 4/11/2024 5:33:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By WUPHF:
Sounds like you’re spending some money on the build.  I’d skip them all and go Centurion CHF.  I have the “LW” profile barrel which seems like more of a mid road between gov and lw.  Fit and finish is excellent.  It has an appropriately sized gas port.  Plus the tabbed gas block configuration adds a little security and goes together well.

https://centurionarms.com/lightweight-hammer-forged-barrel-carbine/
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I agree. I put a Centurion barrel in my main rifle and am thrilled.
Link Posted: 4/11/2024 8:51:15 PM EDT
[#11]
I was just shopping for bbls as well. Have you looked at Wilson Combat bbls?
Link Posted: 4/17/2024 9:51:45 PM EDT
[#12]
I've had 3 of the 4, not a rosco. Out of the 3 the criterion was a tack driver.
Link Posted: 4/20/2024 9:29:09 PM EDT
[#13]
I have a Centurion barrel in my main AR, a BCA in my SBR & a Faxon gunner in a 16" AR

The bullet goes where I want with all of them. My vote is Centurion barrel since that is what I put in my main AR
Link Posted: 4/27/2024 5:21:03 PM EDT
[#14]
Noveske 12.5 would be my choice.
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