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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:03:40 PM EDT
I have located several barrels that have a good price, but know nothing about them or the quality of the barrel.







Here is what I have found:










Tactical Ambush  http://www.tacticalambush.com/AR-15-105-556-CRUSADER-BARREL_p_149.html






Radical Firearms  https://www.primaryarms.com/Radical_Firearms_10_5_5_56_NATO_M4_Profile_Meloni_p/10.5m4-1-7.htm


















MAS Defense  http://www.shop.masdefense.com/105-556-223-1x7-M4-CONTOUR-MELONITE-NITRIDE-BARREL-1057CDBL-MN.htm







This is going to go in a budget SBR upper build.  What do you think of these manufacturers?  Are there others you would suggest?  I don't want to drop over $150 on a barrel for this build.  I want to keep the barrel length to 10.5 inches.


 

 
Link Posted: 4/11/2015 9:08:55 PM EDT
[#1]
Have you considered the Wes Guns deal on their overstock barrel?  Mine looks great.
Link Posted: 4/11/2015 9:24:08 PM EDT
[#2]
Should be back in stock soon. The quality of Ballistic Advantage is amazing. They just partnered with Aero and will be producing their barrels. $140
http://ballisticadvantage.com/10-5-inch-556-gov-carbine-cmv-modern-barrel.html
Link Posted: 4/11/2015 10:01:19 PM EDT
[#3]
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_22/1352708_10_5_COMPLETE_UPPERS_w_RAIL__400_SALE__375_SHIPPED.html

My buddy bought one and has nothing but great things to say.


Another place to consider. Plus, it's a site vendor
Link Posted: 4/11/2015 10:12:47 PM EDT
[#4]
Here is a group fired from my Aero 10.5" barrel. 10 shots, 25 yards, iron sights. I will keep buying these.

Untitled by zweitakt250, on Flickr
Link Posted: 4/11/2015 10:50:12 PM EDT
[#5]
PSA my friend. Lately they have had their 10.5" upper without BCG for $199. Should have picked one up for that price.
Link Posted: 4/12/2015 10:02:26 PM EDT
[#6]
Any opinions about the one's I have listed?
Link Posted: 4/12/2015 10:07:33 PM EDT
[#7]
MAS Defense were getting a lot of praise in the AR Pistol forum when I was building a pistol about 6 months ago (now an SBR), I would have gone with them at the time if I didn't increase my budget.

Look into Faxon barrels, they've been getting pretty good review, its over $150, but is comes with a gas block so thats like a $30 part you don't have to buy. Its out of stock but Aim usually gets them in frequently.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XFXB105CGB&name=FAXON+FIREARMS+Light+10.5%22+5.56%2f.223+Caliber+4150+CMV+Steel+AR+Barrel&groupid=2144

16" barrel, but gives you an idea.
Link Posted: 4/12/2015 10:42:58 PM EDT
[#8]
I doubt you'd find a better deal anywhere PSA 10.5"
Link Posted: 4/12/2015 11:07:44 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/13/2015 4:52:29 AM EDT
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Those have been $400 with BCG and Charging handle. $300 without
Link Posted: 4/13/2015 9:13:28 AM EDT
[#11]
This one has been $199 lately. It'll be back in stock soon.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/19391/s/psa-10-5-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-upper-without-bcg-or-charging-handle/category/4221/
Link Posted: 4/13/2015 12:00:10 PM EDT
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http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_22/1352708_10_5_COMPLETE_UPPERS_w_RAIL__400_SALE__375_SHIPPED.html



My buddy bought one and has nothing but great things to say.





Another place to consider. Plus, it's a site vendor
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+1 for AndroCorp and BA uppers. My rig runs great.

 
Link Posted: 4/14/2015 10:19:29 PM EDT
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Have you considered the Wes Guns deal on their overstock barrel?  Mine looks great.
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I HOPE that those are still available in a few weeks when I finally get my tax refund....I would LOVE to grab one of those for an AR Pistol upper build.  Looks like a steal at that price.
Link Posted: 4/14/2015 10:23:31 PM EDT
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MAS Defense were getting a lot of praise in the AR Pistol forum when I was building a pistol about 6 months ago (now an SBR), I would have gone with them at the time if I didn't increase my budget.

Look into Faxon barrels, they've been getting pretty good review, its over $150, but is comes with a gas block so thats like a $30 part you don't have to buy. Its out of stock but Aim usually gets them in frequently.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XFXB105CGB&name=FAXON+FIREARMS+Light+10.5%22+5.56%2f.223+Caliber+4150+CMV+Steel+AR+Barrel&groupid=2144

16" barrel, but gives you an idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyOx28Z6Diw
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The 10.5" barrels were just finished this afternoon. The next batch is going to AIM shortly (once we get them drilled).

Thanks for thinking of us!
Link Posted: 4/15/2015 1:39:12 AM EDT
[#15]
I just went with Faxon on my 10.5 build after reading a ton of great stuff here. They have a few different options for the 10.5.
Link Posted: 4/15/2015 10:39:34 PM EDT
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The 10.5" barrels were just finished this afternoon. The next batch is going to AIM shortly (once we get them drilled).



Thanks for thinking of us!
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MAS Defense were getting a lot of praise in the AR Pistol forum when I was building a pistol about 6 months ago (now an SBR), I would have gone with them at the time if I didn't increase my budget.



Look into Faxon barrels, they've been getting pretty good review, its over $150, but is comes with a gas block so thats like a $30 part you don't have to buy. Its out of stock but Aim usually gets them in frequently.



http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XFXB105CGB&name=FAXON+FIREARMS+Light+10.5%22+5.56%2f.223+Caliber+4150+CMV+Steel+AR+Barrel&groupid=2144



16" barrel, but gives you an idea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyOx28Z6Diw




The 10.5" barrels were just finished this afternoon. The next batch is going to AIM shortly (once we get them drilled).



Thanks for thinking of us!




 
Are these barrels dimpled under the gas port?
Link Posted: 4/15/2015 10:56:18 PM EDT
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Any opinions about the one's I have listed?
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I bought a MAS defense upper. No problems here. Accuracy seems decent. I shoot 3 gun with it  just put a burris mtac scope on it and was shooting some decent groups not 1 MOA considering the dot takes up the target but I put most of the rounds were within a 5 inch circle
Link Posted: 4/15/2015 11:24:50 PM EDT
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I picked up one of the nitride coated uppers. Are they inferior to the chrome lined? I got it for 200 bucks on  their easter sale  without bcg or charging handle. Forgot to add its a 10.5. Don't want to highjack, just thought I would ask. It seems less me a decent upper for the money.
Link Posted: 4/17/2015 9:22:34 PM EDT
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Have you considered the Wes Guns deal on their overstock barrel?  Mine looks great.
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I bought this barrel. And received it today. Looks to be a decent barrel. Still waiting on a stamp so will be about a month before I can shoot it.
Link Posted: 5/1/2015 11:05:40 PM EDT
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I bought this barrel. And received it today. Looks to be a decent barrel. Still waiting on a stamp so will be about a month before I can shoot it.
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Have you considered the Wes Guns deal on their overstock barrel?  Mine looks great.


I bought this barrel. And received it today. Looks to be a decent barrel. Still waiting on a stamp so will be about a month before I can shoot it.


I just got mine today.  Looks like a nice barrel and it's my first stainless barrel.  Hopefully once I get the funds I'll be able to assemble this as a pistol upper and run it and see how well it groups.
Link Posted: 5/2/2015 5:32:18 AM EDT
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bump, looking for more input0
Link Posted: 5/2/2015 7:19:41 AM EDT
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If you can do a 10.3", then jump on this.

I have the 300 blackout version, and its fantastic.
Link Posted: 5/2/2015 7:40:05 AM EDT
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Aero Precision has a barrel sale going on this weekend.
Link Posted: 5/4/2015 12:40:49 PM EDT
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If you can do a 10.3", then jump on this.

I have the 300 blackout version, and its fantastic.
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the "BA Hanson" barrel/profile sounds nice on paper, but can you actually feel or see anything real world wise?
Link Posted: 5/4/2015 3:56:54 PM EDT
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OP, I have one of the Tactical Ambush 10.5" uppers and have no complaints. As far as accuracy goes, I am sure that it is more accurate than I am.
Link Posted: 5/6/2015 9:19:54 PM EDT
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If I were buying just the barrel, I would go with Ballistic Advantage.   I have PSA's chf 10.5 upper.  It's on sale at the moment.  Just bought the same upper in 12".  Should be here Friday
Link Posted: 5/7/2015 4:22:28 AM EDT
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Radical firearms has as great sale going on right now I've nothing heard but good about their barrels
 
Link Posted: 5/7/2015 10:29:44 PM EDT
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I have a 7.5" 9mm barrel from tactical ambush. no complaints on it. I haven't put it on paper, but it hits clay pigeons at 100yds with an aimpoint every time.
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