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Page AR-15 » Rimfire and Pistol Calibers
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Posted: 9/12/2021 9:45:40 PM EDT
Can't decide.
Link Posted: 9/12/2021 9:48:35 PM EDT
[#1]
Pencil BBL
Link Posted: 9/12/2021 9:49:58 PM EDT
[#2]
The only reasons for an M4 bbl profile are:

1) Cloning;
2) Mounting an M203 or dummy, and even then the M4A1 profile is stronger;
3) Bayonet drill, and again, a M4A1 or HB profile is superior;
4) Price.

Get the pencil.
Link Posted: 9/12/2021 11:26:25 PM EDT
[#3]
M4 only if the hanguard is long enough to cover up......well you know.......
Link Posted: 9/13/2021 11:57:15 AM EDT
[#4]
I'll also vote pencil.
Link Posted: 9/13/2021 6:02:24 PM EDT
[#5]
I was leaning the pencil, but I'm going to hang a Dead Air Mask on the end of it.
Link Posted: 9/13/2021 7:04:15 PM EDT
[#6]
The pencil barrel is still pretty stiff and it's a 22lr.  I'd not worry about it.
Link Posted: 9/13/2021 7:33:37 PM EDT
[#7]
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I was leaning the pencil, but I'm going to hang a Dead Air Mask on the end of it.
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If you buy a pencil barrel and don't like it, you'll have an easier time trading it for an M4 than you'd have trading an M4 for a pencil barrel.
Link Posted: 9/13/2021 7:46:36 PM EDT
[#8]
RTB has barrels and components back in stock.  RTB, Bore Buddy and CMMG will be your best sources for AR-22 parts and pieces.  I highly recommend the bolt weight and charging handle insert.
Link Posted: 9/13/2021 9:09:56 PM EDT
[#9]
Like mentioned I went with pencil contour for lightweight purposes since it is a .22lr.  No reason to get an m4 profile unless you want a realistic weight clone either for cloning rifles or similar setups for training.

Also .22lr barrels are hard to get right now.  As of last night RightToBear had pencil profile barrels in stock.  They use the same pattern as CMMG, so the parts are interchangeable with the bolt/collar parts.  Use code 1776 to get 17.76% off your order.
Link Posted: 10/19/2021 1:01:06 PM EDT
[#10]
Just seen that RTB has both the barrel and collar in stock at the same time, so I got the combo...with a pencil diameter.

What sub $100 cheap ass mlok rail will look good with the pencil barrel?

Link Posted: 10/19/2021 1:29:17 PM EDT
[#11]
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Just seen that RTB has both the barrel and collar in stock at the same time, so I got the combo...with a pencil diameter.

What sub $100 cheap ass mlok rail will look good with the pencil barrel?

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see if Spinta still has $50 15" MLOK rails
Link Posted: 10/19/2021 1:42:27 PM EDT
[#12]


RTB PENCIL 16


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