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Posted: 5/11/2023 4:12:05 PM EDT
Saw on a FB group that V1 is doing a run of 100 14.5 barrels in 1/2x28
Personally think they could have easily done more but theyre prob testing the waters. I'm excited, but theyre 1x9 twist and not the 14inches. At least they have the american thread pitch 
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Posted: 5/11/2023 4:37:21 PM EDT
[#1]
Hmm, been looking at getting a barrel for my AUG, might be a good option as I have a FCD 6315XE sitting around for when I get a new barrel.
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Posted: 5/11/2023 4:59:18 PM EDT
[#2]
IN!
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Posted: 5/11/2023 8:24:12 PM EDT
[#3]
Yep!!!
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Posted: 5/11/2023 11:45:08 PM EDT
[#4]
V1 pre-order shenanigans inbound!
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Posted: 5/11/2023 11:45:23 PM EDT
[#5]
Very cool.
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Posted: 5/11/2023 11:52:09 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: V1 pre-order shenanigans inbound! that is always the worry. Hopefully they'll underpromise and overdeliver this time around. |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 12:15:12 AM EDT
[#7]
I think other people have mentioned some of these questions but not in the same place...
What about the twist rate? What about the thread pitch? Are they going to be sold without something already pinned and welded to them or with something already pinned and welded to them? Because I would not want to buy one with something already pinned and welded on it I want to choose what I want to put on there. Are they going to be Chrome lined or nitrated? How are they going to be gassed? Gasport diameter compatible with a suppressor or not etc? And yes I'll have to buy one or two. |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 12:16:31 AM EDT
[#8]
FYI the original Austrian 14 inch barrels aren't actually 14 inches. They are actually 13.8.
Also they are 1/7 twist and have a heavy barrel profile as they were made on the same machines as the 24 inch lmg barrels. |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 12:25:58 AM EDT
[#9]
Why couldn't they have done the 13.8" length instead...
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Posted: 5/12/2023 8:39:06 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why couldn't they have done the 13.8" length instead... |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 9:23:13 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: whatever length they end up selling, it will have to be 16" with a flash hider p/w on. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why couldn't they have done the 13.8" length instead... With V1 Tactical the first challenge will be them actually DELIVERING the barrels, but then yeah, 14.5 makes it easier for most of us who will need them permanently extended - though anyone who SBR's or runs them in a machinegun won't. |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 2:03:06 PM EDT
[#12]
14.5 makes it easier to pin and weld the 16 gives more choices for muzzle devices and also probably makes it much easier for the system to run reliably as far as the gas port and dwell time that kind of thing.
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Posted: 5/12/2023 2:04:11 PM EDT
[#13]
In fact I think something like a 15 and 1/2 in with a pin and welded A2 would be of interest to myself personally.
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Posted: 5/12/2023 2:05:28 PM EDT
[#14]
One other nice thing about the 14.5 specific length might include the fact that some objects like certain ACOGs for example are calibrated specifically for that bbl length due to the M4.
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Posted: 5/12/2023 2:32:59 PM EDT
[#15]
I get it, but 13.7" ARs are pretty common cause they are just within range of the p/w length for a lot of muzzle devices. Also, it seems to be a lot easier to cut down a 16" to 14.5 than to 13.8"; with the latter length, gas issues pop up and need a custom regulator. The handful of people i've read that chopped to 14.5 have had little issues. Just seems like kinda half measure. Hope these do good enough and they consider going the 13.8" route later.
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Posted: 5/12/2023 3:02:41 PM EDT
[#16]
I think it's notable that Steyr Austria hasn't really shown the 13.8" barrel in many years, and that the Thales F90 upgraded AUG uses a 14.5" barrel.
I'm happy it's a 14.5 and not a 13.8". Easier to pin and weld, likely a more reliable gas system, know ballistics. And plenty short. 
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Posted: 5/12/2023 8:01:11 PM EDT
[#17]
Oh HEJJ yes……
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Posted: 5/12/2023 11:56:28 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why couldn't they have done the 13.8" length instead... Alabama has been testing US made 13.8’s since before covid. Last I heard they’re not reliable on anything but military 5.56. |
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Posted: 5/13/2023 8:17:48 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I get it, but 13.7" ARs are pretty common cause they are just within range of the p/w length for a lot of muzzle devices. Also, it seems to be a lot easier to cut down a 16" to 14.5 than to 13.8"; with the latter length, gas issues pop up and need a custom regulator. The handful of people i've read that chopped to 14.5 have had little issues. Just seems like kinda half measure. Hope these do good enough and they consider going the 13.8" route later.  14.5 gives you an inch more rifling and pressure behind the projectile, plus allows for a much wider range of pin and weld muzzle devices. |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 11:48:38 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I get it, but 13.7" ARs are pretty common cause they are just within range of the p/w length for a lot of muzzle devices. Also, it seems to be a lot easier to cut down a 16" to 14.5 than to 13.8"; with the latter length, gas issues pop up and need a custom regulator. The handful of people i've read that chopped to 14.5 have had little issues. Just seems like kinda half measure. Hope these do good enough and they consider going the 13.8" route later. “A lot” is an exaggeration Especially suppressor compatible 14.5” is the right call |
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Posted: 5/31/2023 1:25:45 PM EDT
[#21]
Barrels are up.
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Posted: 5/31/2023 1:58:11 PM EDT
[#22]
90 left as of now.
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Posted: 5/31/2023 2:08:39 PM EDT
[#23]
Quoted: Barrels are up. Quoted: 90 left as of now. 42 now "In stock" and "*Estimated to ship by June 30th" tells me this leopard never changes his spots. |
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Posted: 5/31/2023 3:48:42 PM EDT
[#24]
2 left
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Posted: 5/31/2023 3:54:23 PM EDT
[#25]
And I’m in for 2
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Posted: 5/31/2023 4:10:48 PM EDT
[#26]
They must've listed another batch, because I just ordered 1, and before that it said Qty 37.
Yeah, not "in stock" like they claim but it's V1 so... lol |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 12:17:48 AM EDT
[#27]
eh, i hope they ship by july. Otherwise its chargeback time.
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Posted: 6/1/2023 6:16:07 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 2 left Quote HistoryQuoted: 2 left Quoted: They must've listed another batch, because I just ordered 1, and before that it said Qty 37. The quantities for each color are different. I’m guessing mcantu is referring to white which currently has 1 left and KitBuilder black which currently has 32 left. They all seem to be the same ‘batches’ to me. |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 6:24:08 AM EDT
[#29]
What's the price for them? I have a new [just put it on to make sure it fit] 16' one but have been using the 20'' as the optic is set up for it.
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Posted: 6/1/2023 6:35:20 AM EDT
[#30]
I guessed I missed it.
What is the history behind the comments about V1 and the advance purchases? I assume there was a previous issue? I got on the 20” barrel pre-buy and had no issues. Thanks in advance…. |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 9:42:58 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I guessed I missed it. What is the history behind the comments about V1 and the advance purchases? I assume there was a previous issue? I got on the 20” barrel pre-buy and had no issues. Thanks in advance…. Take people's money up front, miss promised ship dates by 6+ months, hold the money for more than a year, charge 15%(20%?) restock fee to cancel and refund for a product they still don't have... ETA: Example shit-show |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 12:37:38 PM EDT
[#32]
Now if only we could get them to answer emails or do anything even remotely close to so-called customer service!
What an absolutely shit company! |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 5:10:41 PM EDT
[#33]
When people had issues in the past with V1 Tactical, I thought it was for pre-order allocations, not in-stock items.
I have ordered some in-stock stuff from them before and never had any issues. Wonder what will happen with these? 
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Posted: 6/1/2023 5:23:46 PM EDT
[#34]
Quoted: When people had issues in the past with V1 Tactical, I thought it was for pre-order allocations, not in-stock items. I have ordered some in-stock stuff from them before and never had any issues. Wonder what will happen with these? Quoted: "In stock" and "*Estimated to ship by June 30th" tells me this leopard never changes his spots. |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 6:28:38 AM EDT
[#35]
I got a shipping notice and tracking number yesterday.
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Posted: 6/15/2023 9:15:23 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I got a shipping notice and tracking number yesterday. |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 12:09:38 PM EDT
[#37]
I received a tracking notice from UPS that it will Arrive Monday, June 19th!
So much for the allegations on V1 Tactical. |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 12:35:10 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I received a tracking notice from UPS that it will Arrive Monday, June 19th! So much for the allegations on V1 Tactical. Quoting for posterity. If the tracking number shows it’s moving then I might be hopeful but we’ve all seen vendors generate shipping labels way before handing the box to the shipping company. I’m not saying they’re NOT shipping, just noting that generating a label doesn’t mean they ARE yet. |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 1:22:49 PM EDT
[#39]
Yeah mine isn't moving. UPS just shows it had the label generated 5:13 P.M. on 06/14/2023.
The email yesterday said to expect it Monday, but that's unlikely. |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 4:30:11 PM EDT
[#40]
My guess is they generated the labels and are packing them up, and then will drop them off/have them picked up by UPS in a big batch.
Sven Manticore Arms |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 5:54:15 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My guess is they generated the labels and are packing them up, and then will drop them off/have them picked up by UPS in a big batch. With most other companies I’d agree. V1’s history makes me skeptical. I sure do hope you’re correct and everyone gets their proper barrels ahead of schedule!!! |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 9:30:03 PM EDT
[#42]
V1 recently got the barrels from Steyr so all indicators are we will have them in hand soon
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Posted: 6/15/2023 9:52:10 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: FYI the original Austrian 14 inch barrels aren't actually 14 inches. They are actually 13.8. Also they are 1/7 twist and have a heavy barrel profile as they were made on the same machines as the 24 inch lmg barrels. So short of sacrificing a 24 inch barrel the closest recreation to original might just be cutting down a USR barrel? Guessing the gas port would be the wrong size though. Maybe perfect for suppressed use? |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 11:46:52 PM EDT
[#44]
Mine shows currently in transit, so looking good.
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Posted: 6/16/2023 4:24:28 AM EDT
[#45]
Mine is moving too. Had a scan in Goodyear, AZ at 9:14 PM.
Shows estimated delivery on Tuesday. |
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Posted: 6/16/2023 10:15:10 AM EDT
[#46]
My delivery date was updated
Delivery TODAY!!! So unless it’s a brick in a box, V1 Tactical came through EARLY! |
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Posted: 6/16/2023 11:26:14 AM EDT
[#47]
NOT a brick in a box!
Off to get a flash suppressor pinned and welded to bring it up to 16”+  THANK YOU V1 TACTICAL!!!! |
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Posted: 6/16/2023 11:40:54 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: NOT a brick in a box! Off to get a flash suppressor pinned and welded to bring it up to 16”+ THANK YOU V1 TACTICAL!!!! Nice! I had to settle for black because you bought the last green one 
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Posted: 6/16/2023 12:58:34 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: NOT a brick in a box! Off to get a flash suppressor pinned and welded to bring it up to 16”+ https://i.imgur.com/fIUmTeW.jpg THANK YOU V1 TACTICAL!!!! Glad to see these came through for y'all!!!!!!!!!! There are times I'm happy to be wrong, and this is one of them. |
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Posted: 6/16/2023 1:04:22 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice! I had to settle for black because you bought the last green one I GREATLY prefer Green over Black. My PS90 is also Green |
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