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Link Posted: 12/1/2011 2:40:47 AM EDT
[#1]
Spikes 14.5" with dynacomp.

Link Posted: 12/1/2011 5:07:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: George_in_Wis] [#2]
One of my Colts.  Replaced the barrel just a few days ago with one that I think I'll like a lot.



LE6920 with Noveske N4 14.5" w/ factory pinned Vortex.
KAC RAS
Aimpoint M2
TD grip and VFG

Think I'll change out the stock next.
Link Posted: 12/1/2011 5:29:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Originally Posted By George_in_Wis:
One of my Colts.  Replaced the barrel just a few days ago with one that I think I'll like a lot.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u21/George_in_Wis/001-2.jpg

LE6920 with Noveske N4 14.5" w/ factory pinned Vortex.
KAC RAS
Aimpoint M2
TD grip and VFG

Think I'll change out the stock next.


Bad ass accurate rifle!! I like it... nice and simple
Link Posted: 12/1/2011 5:41:27 PM EDT
[#4]
Originally Posted By Augee:
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00588.jpg

Top:  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  CMMG 14.7" barrel with A2 flash suppressor


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00769.jpg

Top:  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" R653 lightweight with Sabre Extended A2


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00798.jpg

Top:  Colt 14.5" RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with KAC M4QD comp and spacer by Marvin Pitts
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/P1260112.jpg

Top:  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with Sabre Extended A2.


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00846.jpg

From the  RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with KAC M4QD comp and spacer by Marvin Pitts
2.  Colt 14.5" R653 lightweight with Sabre Extended A2
3.  Colt 14.5" unpinned 14.5" with KAC M4QD comp
4.  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor
5.  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00847.jpg

Another picture of the above group- longest at the top, shortest at the bottom.

If you couldn't tell, before I started SBRing a bunch of receivers, I was really into the 14.5" - pinned barrels.  Still have a bunch of them, though as I SBR more lowers, they're going away for unpinned uppers.  Yes- I have 14.5" SBRs.    

~Augee


Where did you get the "double nut" A2 suppressors?
Link Posted: 12/1/2011 5:43:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: George_in_Wis] [#5]
Originally Posted by RDS_FSU:

Originally Posted By George_in_Wis:
One of my Colts. Replaced the barrel just a few days ago with one that I think I'll like a lot.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u21/George_in_Wis/001-2.jpg

LE6920 with Noveske N4 14.5" w/ factory pinned Vortex.
KAC RAS
Aimpoint M2
TD grip and VFG

Think I'll change out the stock next.


Bad ass accurate rifle!! I like it... nice and simple


Thank you.  Like many here, it's a work in progress.  Haven't shot it with the new barrel yet, but based on others' comments I have high expectations.
Link Posted: 12/2/2011 2:15:24 PM EDT
[#6]
Originally:

BM lower
BM LPK
BM buttstock
BM upper built by Gunsmoke Enterprises with his brake pinned
Comp M2 in ARMS M68 Mount

Version 2:

Added Magpul furniture, Surefire 6P LED
Swapped mount out to LaRue

Version 2A:

Swapped Aimpoint out for a PA 1-4

Latest version:

Added the Samson 11" Evolution rail and went back to the Aimpoint.

Link Posted: 12/2/2011 6:38:39 PM EDT
[#7]
If you have a 14.5 in barrel pinned to 16in , why just not get a 16in in the first place? If it makes it the same length? Someone please enlighten me.
Link Posted: 12/2/2011 7:11:41 PM EDT
[#8]
Because it's not the same length.

A 16" barrel with flash hider exceeds 17" in length.  I, and many others, notice the extra 1" when maneuvering tight quarters.  For me, a 14.5 pinned to 16 just balances and handles better.  While there is a decrease in velocity, it's not enough to make an appreciable difference in performance, as evidenced by the large number of 14.5" barreled carbines in use by Uncle Sam.

Finally, a 16" carbine barrel, to my eyes, just looks wrong.
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 1:01:37 AM EDT
[#9]
i think the extended muzzle devices on most 14.5 ar's look strange.
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 1:03:28 AM EDT
[#10]
Originally Posted By L_Smitty:
If you have a 14.5 in barrel pinned to 16in , why just not get a 16in in the first place? If it makes it the same length? Someone please enlighten me.


It would be the same length if that 16" barrel had no muzzle device at all.
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 2:58:49 AM EDT
[#11]
Originally Posted By Blacktide:
Originally Posted By L_Smitty:
If you have a 14.5 in barrel pinned to 16in , why just not get a 16in in the first place? If it makes it the same length? Someone please enlighten me.


It would be the same length if that 16" barrel had no muzzle device at all.



Yep, if you are considering going from 16" to 14.5+pinned buy a thread protector for your 16".  See if you prefer the ergonomics,  you may just decide to go with the thread protector or buy/build a new rifle.   Converter an existing 16" it not very economical unless your 16" upper has a high resale value.
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 8:55:17 AM EDT
[#12]
Originally Posted By Grrrr:
i think the extended muzzle devices on most 14.5 ar's look strange.


A 14.5 doesn't have an "extended" FH necessarily.  I've seen 14.7's with a standard A2
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 9:19:59 AM EDT
[#13]
Originally Posted By -Q-:
Originally Posted By Grrrr:
i think the extended muzzle devices on most 14.5 ar's look strange.


A 14.5 doesn't have an "extended" FH necessarily.  I've seen 14.7's with a standard A2


yes most of them do have "extended" FH . extended a2, BC, etc. you know the ones that  the majority of people end up using.  i have seen 14.7's with standard FH also but thats not exactly a 14.5 is it.
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 9:35:23 AM EDT
[#14]
Originally Posted By Grrrr:
Originally Posted By -Q-:
Originally Posted By Grrrr:
i think the extended muzzle devices on most 14.5 ar's look strange.


A 14.5 doesn't have an "extended" FH necessarily.  I've seen 14.7's with a standard A2


yes most of them do have "extended" FH . extended a2, BC, etc. you know the ones that  the majority of people end up using.  i have seen 14.7's with standard FH also but thats not exactly a 14.5 is it.


Ok...

My bad.  Most folks I know use 14.5 generically, not precisely. I assumed you thought all barrels less than 16" necessarily came with FH longer than A2
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 1:22:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bud7h7] [#15]
Originally Posted By Grrrr:
i think the extended muzzle devices on most 14.5 ar's look strange.


I think the extended barrel - which is what a 16" barrel is - looks stranger.
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 2:53:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: zaskar017] [#16]
Bushmaster Hbar turned down to LW and cut back with pinned A2
I have been tossing around the idea of selling the upper to fund another project.






ETA: total length is 16.375 even though I wanted it 16.1
What is the total length of the 14.5 with extended A2?
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 3:18:44 PM EDT
[#17]
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 4:20:08 PM EDT
[#18]
Originally Posted By zaskar017:
Bushmaster Hbar turned down to LW and cut back with pinned A2
I have been tossing around the idea of selling the upper to fund another project.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z248/zaskar017/DSCF0725.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z248/zaskar017/PC130043.jpg


ETA: total length is 16.375 even though I wanted it 16.1
What is the total length of the 14.5 with extended A2?


It should come out to 16-16.1 but there are a few companys making them now so i cant be sure if one could go up to 16.2 or something.
Link Posted: 12/3/2011 7:13:05 PM EDT
[#19]
Originally Posted By bud7h7:
Originally Posted By Grrrr:
i think the extended muzzle devices on most 14.5 ar's look strange.


I think the extended barrel - which is what a 16" barrel is - looks stranger.


no... just a 16" bbl on a carbine length gas system could be called an "extended bbl".  how does a ML with a 16" bbl look strange when that is what the system was designed around.
Link Posted: 12/4/2011 1:05:00 PM EDT
[#20]
Link Posted: 12/4/2011 1:39:22 PM EDT
[#21]
Link Posted: 12/5/2011 9:26:36 AM EDT
[#22]
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By Augee:
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00588.jpg

Top:  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  CMMG 14.7" barrel with A2 flash suppressor


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00769.jpg

Top:  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" R653 lightweight with Sabre Extended A2


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00798.jpg

Top:  Colt 14.5" RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with KAC M4QD comp and spacer by Marvin Pitts
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/P1260112.jpg

Top:  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with Sabre Extended A2.


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00846.jpg

From the  RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with KAC M4QD comp and spacer by Marvin Pitts
2.  Colt 14.5" R653 lightweight with Sabre Extended A2
3.  Colt 14.5" unpinned 14.5" with KAC M4QD comp
4.  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor
5.  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00847.jpg

Another picture of the above group- longest at the top, shortest at the bottom.

If you couldn't tell, before I started SBRing a bunch of receivers, I was really into the 14.5" - pinned barrels.  Still have a bunch of them, though as I SBR more lowers, they're going away for unpinned uppers.  Yes- I have 14.5" SBRs.    

~Augee


Where did you get the "double nut" A2 suppressors?


It was a custom mod done by Randall at AR15barrels.com back when he was a reliable barrel smith - but it's not difficult to do, you just use two A2 flash suppressors and cut the "nut" with the wrench flats of an second A2 comp and have them timed together and pinned.

A cheap and easy way to do it if you have extra A2 comps without having to buy an expensive extended muzzle device that doesn't look too "out of place."

~Augee
Link Posted: 12/5/2011 12:23:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CAMER0N] [#23]


Link Posted: 12/5/2011 5:16:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bud7h7] [#24]
Originally Posted By Grrrr:
Originally Posted By bud7h7:
Originally Posted By Grrrr:
i think the extended muzzle devices on most 14.5 ar's look strange.


I think the extended barrel - which is what a 16" barrel is - looks stranger.


no... just a 16" bbl on a carbine length gas system could be called an "extended bbl".  how does a ML with a 16" bbl look strange when that is what the system was designed around.


I thought it would be obvious enough I was refering to an M4 barrel.


pic thread

Link Posted: 12/5/2011 6:06:16 PM EDT
[#25]


i was waiting for this one

Link Posted: 12/5/2011 6:09:50 PM EDT
[#26]
Originally Posted By Augee:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By Augee:
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00588.jpg

Top:  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  CMMG 14.7" barrel with A2 flash suppressor


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00769.jpg

Top:  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" R653 lightweight with Sabre Extended A2


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00798.jpg

Top:  Colt 14.5" RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with KAC M4QD comp and spacer by Marvin Pitts
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/P1260112.jpg

Top:  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with Sabre Extended A2.


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00846.jpg

From the  RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with KAC M4QD comp and spacer by Marvin Pitts
2.  Colt 14.5" R653 lightweight with Sabre Extended A2
3.  Colt 14.5" unpinned 14.5" with KAC M4QD comp
4.  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor
5.  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00847.jpg

Another picture of the above group- longest at the top, shortest at the bottom.

If you couldn't tell, before I started SBRing a bunch of receivers, I was really into the 14.5" - pinned barrels.  Still have a bunch of them, though as I SBR more lowers, they're going away for unpinned uppers.  Yes- I have 14.5" SBRs.    

~Augee


Where did you get the "double nut" A2 suppressors?


It was a custom mod done by Randall at AR15barrels.com back when he was a reliable barrel smith - but it's not difficult to do, you just use two A2 flash suppressors and cut the "nut" with the wrench flats of an second A2 comp and have them timed together and pinned.

A cheap and easy way to do it if you have extra A2 comps without having to buy an expensive extended muzzle device that doesn't look too "out of place."

~Augee


I was wondering about that.

For some reason, I would really like to be able to put a BFA on my AR, even though I only have a couple of blanks left.
Link Posted: 12/5/2011 8:39:12 PM EDT
[#27]
9mm 14.5" M4 pinned to 16

Link Posted: 12/5/2011 11:31:05 PM EDT
[#28]


That's awesome man.
Link Posted: 12/6/2011 8:31:55 AM EDT
[#29]
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By Augee:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By Augee:

snip  8<



Where did you get the "double nut" A2 suppressors?


It was a custom mod done by Randall at AR15barrels.com back when he was a reliable barrel smith - but it's not difficult to do, you just use two A2 flash suppressors and cut the "nut" with the wrench flats of an second A2 comp and have them timed together and pinned.

A cheap and easy way to do it if you have extra A2 comps without having to buy an expensive extended muzzle device that doesn't look too "out of place."

~Augee


I was wondering about that.

For some reason, I would really like to be able to put a BFA on my AR, even though I only have a couple of blanks left.


I like being able to use BFAs as well - the KAC M4QD comp can be used with a spacer and mount a BFA as well, and I suspect (though I haven't personally tried it) that the Micor pictured a couple pages back should be able to as well - especially if it's an NT4 compatible mount.  

~Augee
Link Posted: 12/6/2011 9:27:42 AM EDT
[#30]
Link Posted: 12/7/2011 10:00:54 PM EDT
[#31]
Originally Posted By arjohnson:
9mm 14.5" M4 pinned to 16

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/arjohnson/106_1095.jpg


Nice! I have been kicking around the idea of a 14.5 or 14.7 9mm build. Where did you get the upper from?
Link Posted: 12/7/2011 10:05:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RyanH] [#32]
A mostly Spike's middy:
14.5" w/ pinned Dynacomp and 12" BAR rail. Shoots nice.



Mutt gun:
14.5" Bushmaster Barrel w/ pinned YHM and MOE handguard.
Link Posted: 12/7/2011 10:13:27 PM EDT
[#33]


14.5 inch m4 profile barrel with pinned and welded phantom flash hider.

Chopped front sight tower
...
Stripped down GG&G free float forearm. Stripped all the unused rails to save weight

Magpul MOE forward grip

Surefire G2 with flippy red filter and 200 lumen drop in head

Primary arms micro dot

Magpul trigger guard

Magpul MOE stock and yankee hill machine single point sling plate
Link Posted: 12/9/2011 12:07:03 AM EDT
[#34]
Anyone have or able to link to a pic of a 14.5 with an 11 inch Troy Extreme, Alpha, or VTAC?

Thanks
Link Posted: 12/9/2011 6:50:32 AM EDT
[#35]
Noveske Afghan on a built lower.

Link Posted: 12/9/2011 10:22:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 80sgyrene] [#36]
Originally Posted By evolution88:
Anyone have or able to link to a pic of a 14.5 with an 11 inch Troy Extreme, Alpha, or VTAC?

Thanks


Some shitty photos (but I like the rail)
14.5 Bushmaster carbine w/ KKF extended MB
KAC front & MI rear buis
Trijicon ta33




Link Posted: 12/9/2011 1:46:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mathecb] [#37]
14.7" with pinned A2.

Link Posted: 12/9/2011 6:52:43 PM EDT
[#38]
Link Posted: 12/9/2011 8:14:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TinMan2] [#39]
   

OK here's my 2;  The one on top/& right is my new M4A1 Mil-Spec build with a YHM Phantom pinned to a 4150 MP 1/7" 5.56 chrome lined 14.5.
The bottom is my Commercial Bushmaster XM15 A2 with IZZY pinned to a 5.56 1/9" MP B  chrome lined 14.5 barrel......................Mike
P.S. Bushy has almost 5,000 down the pipe.  Build is 407 rounds as of one month since completion.  Love those KISS guns.
Link Posted: 12/9/2011 11:26:10 PM EDT
[#40]
BCM 14.5 Mid length with SM556 ( old picture )



And soon to be pinned

BCM 14.5 M4 upper and Surefire FA556-212A









God I hate this hobby
Link Posted: 12/10/2011 12:10:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 20andOUT] [#41]
CMMG 9mm w/extended bird cage


LMT 14.5 w/vortex


my lightweight range toy build with muzzle brake


-Mike
Link Posted: 12/10/2011 12:48:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: N2CH_556] [#42]
Love the old-school (read: big hole) Lite rails.
Link Posted: 12/10/2011 10:52:47 AM EDT
[#43]
Originally Posted By Augee:
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00588.jpg

Top:  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  CMMG 14.7" barrel with A2 flash suppressor


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00769.jpg

Top:  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" R653 lightweight with Sabre Extended A2


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00798.jpg

Top:  Colt 14.5" RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with KAC M4QD comp and spacer by Marvin Pitts
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/P1260112.jpg

Top:  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor
Bottom:  Colt 14.5" RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with Sabre Extended A2.


http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00846.jpg

From the  RO921HB (M4A1 SOCOM profile) with KAC M4QD comp and spacer by Marvin Pitts
2.  Colt 14.5" R653 lightweight with Sabre Extended A2
3.  Colt 14.5" unpinned 14.5" with KAC M4QD comp
4.  Colt 14.5" barrel with "double nut" A2 flash suppressor
5.  CMMG 14.7" with A2 flash suppressor

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/augeekim/DSC00847.jpg

Another picture of the above group- longest at the top, shortest at the bottom.

If you couldn't tell, before I started SBRing a bunch of receivers, I was really into the 14.5" - pinned barrels.  Still have a bunch of them, though as I SBR more lowers, they're going away for unpinned uppers.  Yes- I have 14.5" SBRs.    

~Augee


I would love to be able to SBR a 14.5" barrel.
Link Posted: 12/10/2011 11:42:26 AM EDT
[#44]
Link Posted: 12/10/2011 11:43:30 AM EDT
[#45]
Link Posted: 12/10/2011 11:46:45 AM EDT
[#46]
Link Posted: 12/10/2011 11:59:02 AM EDT
[#47]


LOL, we've all been there. "Why the heck don't my pictures show uo?"

You got it now.

...

Link Posted: 12/10/2011 3:46:46 PM EDT
[#48]


That is freaking sexy... Specs?
Link Posted: 12/10/2011 4:56:34 PM EDT
[#49]
DD LW 14.5" with pinned Saylor Phoenix:

Link Posted: 12/10/2011 7:08:40 PM EDT
[#50]
Originally Posted By NorthPolar:


That is freaking sexy... Specs?


Thank You, you can find all the specs on the 31 Souls Project Facebook page and on the AmericanSnipers.org  store
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