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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SBR, is it worth the hassle for a 4" shorter carbine? (Page 2 of 2)

Posted: 7/29/2016 2:24:26 AM EDT

[#1]

if its your one and only NFA stamp, probably not worth the effort...

but start mounting cans and you will appreciate the shorter length.

Posted: 7/29/2016 3:27:17 AM EDT

[#2]

Go 14.5":

It certainly feels like an SBR. Total barrel length with that AAC brake is 16.01".

Now when I pick up a regular 16" gun, it feels like you would feel going from a 16" gun to an 18" SPR.

I did the silver solder method at home for $60. Plus, I have done it on many guns because solder is cheap and the MAAP torch lasts..

Posted: 7/31/2016 5:50:41 PM EDT

[#3]

I think it is.

I've got suppressors in jail, and for something that won't be shot from position or from a bench, I think shaving a few inches of barrel off combined with the suppressor should make for a handy package.

Posted: 7/31/2016 6:26:06 PM EDT

[#4]

BRs are worth every penny, they are so much more fun.

Posted: 8/1/2016 4:04:29 PM EDT

[#5]

Well worth it.

Posted: 8/1/2016 8:49:10 PM EDT

[#6]

It's the most cost-effective NFA item there is. SBR one and reconfigure it with as many uppers as you can afford. I think short is more useful than suppressed.

Posted: 8/1/2016 9:28:56 PM EDT

[#7]

Yes.

DSC_1654-SBR Entire by FredMan, on Flickr

ETA, here's a comparison between the 11.5/can and a 16"

DSC_1666 by FredMan, on Flickr

Posted: 8/4/2016 5:01:26 PM EDT

[#8]

It's like having your windows tinted. Once you get it done, you'll never own a car without it again.

Posted: 8/4/2016 7:56:38 PM EDT

[#9]

Yes. 4.5" shorter, 5.5" shorter and 3" shorter. Shorter and quieter is best.

Posted: 8/5/2016 3:33:15 AM EDT

[#10]

Yes but if you go with a 10.5 barrel you will need a new rail as well. The 10 inch kmr will be over part of your flash hider/muzzle break.

Quoted:
So I've got an Aero Precision lower with a BCM 14.5 bbl upper and 10" KMR rail.

I'm thinking about SBR'ing it and changing the barrel to 10.5" using the same rail.

I figure it will cost about $600 by the time I'm done with the trust, tax stamp and parts.

Does that sound about right?

That's a lot of $$$ to save 4" of length.

It would pack easier.

I wanted to get a trust anyhow so my son and I could share a suppressor.

So was building an SBR worth the $$$ and hassel?

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Posted: 8/5/2016 8:58:48 AM EDT

[#11]

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Quoted:

Yes.

https://c6.staticflickr.com/2/1552/25646080661_a13510e248_b.jpg DSC_1654-SBR Entire by FredMan, on Flickr

ETA, here's a comparison between the 11.5/can and a 16"

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8756/28632426901_074e1d538c_b.jpg DSC_1666 by FredMan, on Flickr

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The second picture is an excellent illustration of the advantages of a SBR.

I just built a 16" upper and it SUCKS with a can on the end. I'm now questioning why I built it in the first place...

Posted: 8/5/2016 9:43:23 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

I figure it will cost about $600 by the time I'm done with the trust, tax stamp and parts.

Does that sound about right?

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Barrel chop at Adco: $60 ish
Tax stamp: $200
Fingerprints and photos: $50?
Engraving: $50

Sounds like you're off by almost $250.

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