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Posted: 11/29/2018 9:50:01 AM EDT

My first AR-15 (back in 2000) was a lowly pre-ban Olympic Arms 16" A2 lightweight carbine.

It's long gone and since been replaced by a half dozen constantly evolving, more modern configurations.

I've really been wanting to build a simple lightweight A2 carbine again, mainly as a gift for my son. Basically, the same configuration I started with, but higher quality. I've got everything I need except for the barrel.

Does anyone offer a lightweight carbine gas barrel? I'd take a 16, 14.7 or 14.5" length. Preferably, with an A2 height FSB.

Posted: 11/8/2018 10:37:48 PM EDT

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Daniel Defense.

Posted: 11/8/2018 10:41:56 PM EDT

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Anyone that ever actually has them in stock?

Posted: 11/8/2018 10:42:38 PM EDT

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G&R has Colt AR6720 barrels with FSB.

Posted: 11/8/2018 10:57:21 PM EDT

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Brownell's has them in stock.

Posted: 11/9/2018 8:23:03 AM EDT

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Ballistic advantage at the link. You just missed a good sale, maybe another one is coming up.

Posted: 11/9/2018 8:32:15 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/9/2018 8:36:20 AM EDT

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Mine is on a A1 upper, no issues.

Posted: 11/9/2018 10:20:50 AM EDT

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Mine is on a A1 upper, no issues.

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Mine is on a A1 upper, no issues.

Not the direction I was steering.

I missed the fact that there was an option to add a FSB.

My bad.

Posted: 11/9/2018 11:12:25 AM EDT

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Not the direction I was steering.

I missed the fact that there was an option to add a FSB.

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Mine is on a A1 upper, no issues.

Not the direction I was steering.

I missed the fact that there was an option to add a FSB.

My bad.

That option is the main reason I buy most of my barrels from them. That, and the quality for the price.

The sale they just had put that barrel with a fsb just under $200. Everything ships free too.

Posted: 11/9/2018 11:34:49 AM EDT

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That option is the main reason I buy most of my barrels from them. That, and the quality for the price.

The sale they just had put that barrel with a fsb just under $200. Everything ships free too.

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Too bad no phosphate option.

Or phos/CLd

Posted: 11/9/2018 11:44:23 AM EDT

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Or phos/CLd

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That option is the main reason I buy most of my barrels from them. That, and the quality for the price.

The sale they just had put that barrel with a fsb just under $200. Everything ships free too.

Too bad no phosphate option.

Or phos/CLd

I agree, phosphate and chrome is my preference.

BA's FSBs aren't phosphate either, I think they are black oxide.

Posted: 11/9/2018 11:47:24 AM EDT

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I agree, phosphate and chrome is my preference.

BA's FSBs aren't phosphate either, I think they are black oxide.

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Just my personal preference. Everybody likes something different.

Posted: 11/9/2018 12:02:08 PM EDT

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I agree, phosphate and chrome is my preference.

BA's FSBs aren't phosphate either, I think they are black oxide.

Just my personal preference. Everybody likes something different.

They do have some CHF CL barrels, but not many, and not in my favorites lengths. Maybe it's a trend they'll continue.

Posted: 11/9/2018 1:43:08 PM EDT

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^^^^^ This.

Posted: 11/9/2018 2:58:33 PM EDT

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Del-Ton

Posted: 11/9/2018 3:17:14 PM EDT

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https://danieldefense.com/16-5-56mm-1-7-lw-profile.html but its OOS right now so that doesn't really help ya

Posted: 11/9/2018 3:28:51 PM EDT

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Found a thread that should help you out https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Anyone-sell-a-14-5-or-14-7-pencil-barrel-with-A2-FSB-/123-729771/

Posted: 11/9/2018 3:32:30 PM EDT

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BCM has several variants meeting that criteria. They are pretty good.

Posted: 11/9/2018 4:53:44 PM EDT

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This.

Posted: 11/9/2018 6:50:25 PM EDT

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TNTE 1/7 4150 QPQ mid length pencil $245

TNTE 1/7 4150 QPQ carbine pencil $245

Posted: 11/13/2018 11:21:37 PM EDT

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My colt 6720 is hard to beat. I’ve seen them as low as $899. Great rifle for sure!

Posted: 11/14/2018 8:30:37 AM EDT

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My boy (15) and I just did this project. Palmetto State had LW upper on sale and I already had a POF lower.

He did all the work. Once he learns irons I’ll get him a red dot.

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Posted: 11/14/2018 8:32:28 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/14/2018 10:27:02 AM EDT

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Call PK Firearms and place order if it is in stock, 16", w/front site. http://www.pkfirearms.com/node/12692

Yes, I see midlength gas in description and you want carbine. 99% of your request

FYI - I am not associated with either company.

Posted: 11/14/2018 10:51:39 AM EDT

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My boy (15) and I just did this project. Palmetto State had LW upper on sale and I already had a POF lower.

He did all the work. Once he learns irons I’ll get him a red dot.

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great job dad!!!!!

Posted: 11/14/2018 11:05:37 AM EDT

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right to bear arms has them for real cheap but without the fsb and free shipping...$99

vet owned company too

Posted: 11/14/2018 1:30:21 PM EDT

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them what? made by whom? what materials? length? link?

Posted: 11/14/2018 1:47:21 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/14/2018 2:12:01 PM EDT

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what? I went to their website and they have 3 pages of barrels, either not fitting criteria or already named elsewhere in this thread. I didn't see any for $99 that fit the criteria, so I don't think asking for a link to the one you're thinking of is unwarranted.

stop being such a sourpuss.

Posted: 11/21/2018 1:43:37 PM EDT

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I really miss when you could custom configure any barrel assembly or upper you wanted from CMMG. I've got 4 uppers I got from them back when you could pick the barrel length, profile, gas system, barrel extension, gas block/FSB, muzzle device, etc.

Those were the days...

Posted: 11/28/2018 12:45:48 PM EDT

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This is what I'm trying to re-create. So simple, yet so difficult to find the barrel...

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Posted: 11/28/2018 12:49:47 PM EDT

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Look on Gunbroker, I’ve seen several Colt SP1 barrels for sale there.

Posted: 11/28/2018 1:04:30 PM EDT

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What's wrong with BA? You just missed another good sale.

The height really doesn't matter. I have several F marked sights on fixed carry handle uppers.

You just missed a good sale on the delton barrel above as well, which has A2 and CL as addons. The 20" I ordered from them with those features was $155, hand guards and all.

Posted: 11/28/2018 1:20:30 PM EDT

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What's wrong with BA? You just missed another good sale.

The height really doesn't matter. I have several F marked sights on fixed carry handle uppers.

You just missed a good sale on the delton barrel above as well, which has A2 and CL as addons. The 20" I ordered from them with those features was $155, hand guards and all.

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Nothing wrong with BA, just hoping to find one with a pinned on standard height FSB. DelTon only has 1/9.

Posted: 11/28/2018 1:43:18 PM EDT

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EE LINK

Posted: 11/28/2018 2:07:50 PM EDT

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I am a big fan of Faxon Firearms' barrels.

They have the lightest weight pencil barrels I can find but not with FSB installed and they have mid length gas not carbine, not sure if that's a deal killer for you.

I'd try this one, this one, this one, or this one.

Might mean you have to do a bit more work and sourcing of parts, depending on what you want for length and style but they are well reviewed and you won't find much lighter if at all at those lengths/profiles.

Posted: 11/28/2018 4:26:25 PM EDT

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Just got a 26" pencil bbl turned by Paladin Machine Service in SC. Very pleased w/ it.

Posted: 11/28/2018 5:12:36 PM EDT

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I picked up a colt leo trade in that looks just like that. I believe the model is a 6520, though mine says A2 gov't carbine on it.

You might find a trade in easier than sourcing all the parts.

Other than that maybe someone has a colt 6720 take off barrel?

Posted: 11/28/2018 5:31:15 PM EDT

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too much for that which is why it's sitting

Posted: 11/28/2018 5:35:28 PM EDT

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too much for that which is why it's sitting

Little high, unless you're looking and can't find one.

My point was that they are around.

Posted: 11/28/2018 5:48:18 PM EDT

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Nothing wrong with BA, just hoping to find one with a pinned on standard height FSB. DelTon only has 1/9.

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BA

Specs:

Posted: 11/28/2018 6:08:46 PM EDT

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Little high, unless you're looking and can't find one.

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yes sir you are right

BA has a pencil barrel, 14.7 with no fsb but you are right, can't find a reasonably priced one around

Posted: 11/28/2018 6:14:09 PM EDT

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yes sir you are right

BA has a pencil barrel, 14.7 with no fsb but you are right, can't find a reasonably priced one around

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BA has a 16" pencil with an option for FSB pinning. Screenshots above.

Just wish they were phosphated.

Posted: 11/28/2018 10:29:45 PM EDT

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Just shot this today with my Daniel Defense 16" 5.56 lightweight profile chrome lined barrel.

Posted: 11/29/2018 9:08:40 AM EDT

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Just shot this today with my Daniel Defense 16" 5.56 lightweight profile chrome lined barrel.

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Nice! My LW is irons only but still keeps halfway decent ammo under 2" at 100 yards. Maybe I'll toss my SS10x on it next range trip and see what's what.

Posted: 11/29/2018 9:29:13 AM EDT

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Nice! My LW is irons only but still keeps halfway decent ammo under 2" at 100 yards. Maybe I'll toss my SS10x on it next range trip and see what's what.

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I shot 4 other 5 shot groups as well yesterday with the same ammo. All in all I averaged about 1.1moa.