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Posted: 3/21/2020 8:35:46 AM EDT
[#1]
Anyone know of a pencil profile 12.5 barrel in 5.56? Trying to piece together a light weight build, but can’t find any pencil 12.5’s.
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Posted: 3/21/2020 9:31:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone know of a pencil profile 12.5 barrel in 5.56? Trying to piece together a light weight build, but can’t find any pencil 12.5’s. Faxon’s Gunner barrel is supposed to be a hybrid that might fit your needs. (I don’t own one) |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 12:00:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Faxon’s Gunner barrel is supposed to be a hybrid that might fit your needs. (I don’t own one) I have only seen 11.5 and 14.5 gunner barrels. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 12:14:53 PM EDT
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Anyone seen any 16” complete uppers in stock?
(Not for me, but don’t want to get 1,000 calls/texts helping this dude build one) |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 12:16:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/21/2020 2:15:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone seen any 16” complete uppers in stock? (Not for me, but don’t want to get 1,000 calls/texts helping this dude build one) BKings has some that still need bolt and charging handle, but he has all that in stock. 16” upper |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 2:16:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryUnfortunately, that’s a 350 legend barrel. Looking for 5.56, but I appreciate it. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 3:33:36 PM EDT
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Ordered a few parts for my other build.... but alot of the sites say there is a shipping delay.... so they get here when they get here....
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Posted: 3/21/2020 4:06:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have only seen 11.5 and 14.5 gunner barrels. You might have to go the 11.5 pin and weld route if you're dead set on a pencil barrel. Our dumb state is the only one with a hard on for 12.5 barrels. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 5:21:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You might have to go the 11.5 pin and weld route if you're dead set on a pencil barrel. Our dumb state is the only one with a hard on for 12.5 barrels. I think you are right, or have a 14.5 cut down. I have an 11.5 upper that I replaced with a 9” 300bo upper on my pistol that needs to be p/w, but I really want to see how light I can go on a 12.5 with out spending big money. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 6:23:09 PM EDT
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whats your budget
criterion and triarc might not fall in the budget |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 6:52:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: whats your budget criterion and triarc might not fall in the budget I forgot about them. Thank you! |
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Posted: 3/22/2020 9:02:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone know of a pencil profile 12.5 barrel in 5.56? Trying to piece together a light weight build, but can't find any pencil 12.5's. |
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Posted: 3/23/2020 4:46:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You might have to go the 11.5 pin and weld route if you're dead set on a pencil barrel. Our dumb state is the only one with a hard on for 12.5 barrels. Isn't it just over 12", not 12.5"? I would think that since a 14.5 with a permanent A2X flash hider is 16.1", then a 10.5" with an A2X is going to be 12.1" Some 11.5 barrels might actually be lighter than 10.5's though. |
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Posted: 3/24/2020 5:03:11 PM EDT
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Anybody drill their own and get a serial # from the state? I know we had one thread with a success story just didn't know if anyone else tried yet.
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Posted: 3/25/2020 12:57:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone know of a pencil profile 12.5 barrel in 5.56? Trying to piece together a light weight build, but can’t find any pencil 12.5’s. Triarc's Track 2.0 barrel is probably as close as you can get: https://triarcsystems.com/product/12-5-track-2-0-barrel/ Be advised it is a midlength and not carbine gas. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 4:38:14 PM EDT
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the triarc 12.5 is 1.45lbs.
criterion ultralight 12.5 is 1.4 criterion CORE 12.5 is 1.45 centurion 12.5 is 1.34 (thats out of stock at the moment) i ordered the criterion core 12.5 and it arrives tomorrow. i fed into the claims about it and it looks like it makes sense, the reputation is great, and its chrome lined. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 7:54:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: the triarc 12.5 is 1.45lbs. criterion ultralight 12.5 is 1.4 criterion CORE 12.5 is 1.45 centurion 12.5 is 1.34 (thats out of stock at the moment) i ordered the criterion core 12.5 and it arrives tomorrow. i fed into the claims about it and it looks like it makes sense, the reputation is great, and its chrome lined. Im leaning towards triarc or criterion. I appreciate everyone who suggested going 10.5 and pinning, but I don’t want to pin anything to this upper because I don’t have a dedicated can for it yet. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 10:25:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Im leaning towards triarc or criterion. I appreciate everyone who suggested going 10.5 and pinning, but I don’t want to pin anything to this upper because I don’t have a dedicated can for it yet. I thought most light/pencil barrels were not for silencer use...I've been told that they move a lot more and the chance of a baffle strike is greater plus a degradation in accuracy. Is that bad info? |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 10:40:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought most light/pencil barrels were not for silencer use...I've been told that they move a lot more and the chance of a baffle strike is greater plus a degradation in accuracy. Is that bad info? |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 11:20:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Eh, greater chance of POI deflection due to weight on the end. But if the POI change is repeatable, the accuracy is relative. Baffle strike risk is moreso due to non-concentric threads or mount system So it it's dedicated then it's no problem at all. Cool, thank you for clarifying it for me. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 12:24:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So it it's dedicated then it's no problem at all. Cool, thank you for clarifying it for me. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Eh, greater chance of POI deflection due to weight on the end. But if the POI change is repeatable, the accuracy is relative. Baffle strike risk is moreso due to non-concentric threads or mount system So it it's dedicated then it's no problem at all. Cool, thank you for clarifying it for me. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 6:24:05 PM EDT
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Ballistic advantage 12.3 Hanson is 22oz (1.375lbs). The link is from their homepage but you can usually find them for at least 20% off if you look around.
Hanson |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 8:51:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ballistic advantage 12.3 Hanson is 22oz (1.375lbs). The link is from their homepage but you can usually find them for at least 20% off if you look around. Hanson I wish they made that barrel in lightweight .625. I’d be a buyer for sure. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 12:33:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wish they made that barrel in lightweight .625. I’d be a buyer for sure. Same. As for people talking about accuracy issues with a can on a lightweight barrel, it’s just gonna be a range toy for my boy when he’s older or for me, when I’m weaker. |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 6:00:40 AM EDT
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Anyone have a local source for a rifle length A2 style handguard and a USGI carry handle?
Now that I can diversify I’m adding a 20 inch barreled upper to one of my rifles and moving it’s 16er to a other lower |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 10:17:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You might have to go the 11.5 pin and weld route if you're dead set on a pencil barrel. Our dumb state is the only one with a hard on for 12.5 barrels. The minimum barrel must be 12.5 INCHES. I this correct? Or are we just using 12.5" as a bogey to ENSURE that we are well over the 12" minimum? Can someone please clarify (or welcoming opinions). Thanks. |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 10:21:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was posting to clarify this. So TWELVE inch us DEFINITELY a no-go. The minimum barrel must be 12.5 INCHES. I this correct? Or are we just using 12.5" as a bogey to ENSURE that we are well over the 12" minimum? Can someone please clarify (or welcoming opinions). Thanks. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You might have to go the 11.5 pin and weld route if you're dead set on a pencil barrel. Our dumb state is the only one with a hard on for 12.5 barrels. The minimum barrel must be 12.5 INCHES. I this correct? Or are we just using 12.5" as a bogey to ENSURE that we are well over the 12" minimum? Can someone please clarify (or welcoming opinions). Thanks. 12.5 is safe. Under 12 is the text of the pistol definition in ct |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 11:06:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was posting to clarify this. So TWELVE inch us DEFINITELY a no-go. The minimum barrel must be 12.5 INCHES. I this correct? Or are we just using 12.5" as a bogey to ENSURE that we are well over the 12" minimum? Can someone please clarify (or welcoming opinions). Thanks. 12 is fine. 12.5 is the “safe zone” most manufacturers go with. 12” barrel, 26” overall length. |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 12:41:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 12 is fine. 12.5 is the “safe zone” most manufacturers go with. 12” barrel, 26” overall length. 12 is fine (as it’s not “less than 12 inches” CT Statute). As long as it’s measured per the ATF guidelines. It’s not quite as easy as putting a tape measure on the outside of the barrel. Less than 12 and it’s NOT an other it’s an illegal pistol and falls under the CT AWB. 12.5 is just an industry standard. 10.3/5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.7, 14.5, 14.7 and 16 are just a lot of what’s available. I’ve seen one 12.0 inch barrel in 300BO, and I’d be hesitant until I measured it myself, for what the actual length is down the bore. Could be over, could be under. Could be 12.0 exactly. |
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Posted: 3/28/2020 12:46:14 PM EDT
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Source: CT General Statutes § 53a-3 (18)
(18) “Pistol” or “revolver” means any firearm having a barrel less than twelve inches; |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:19:56 PM EDT
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I registered some receivers during the 2013 AWB and was wondering if it is legal to use one of those receivers to build a CT Other?
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:41:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I registered some receivers during the 2013 AWB and was wondering if it is legal to use one of those receivers to build a CT Other? You could but why not build a pistol ? |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:49:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You could but why not build a pistol ? Thank you for the quick reply. I didn't even consider that option. So pistol configuration is barrel less than 12" and pistol brace? |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:20:49 PM EDT
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Any barrel length without a foregrip, and with an arm brace. It has the benefit of easier interstate transit if that's something you care about.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:43:13 PM EDT
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Thank you, ThatGuy01. AR pistol it is. I will certainly go that route without the post-2013 restrictions imposed by this gun-unfriendly state.
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Posted: 4/10/2020 10:56:01 AM EDT
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Bored, waiting on the front sight and vise block to get here so I mocked everything up. It’s a lot lighter than I expected it to be. Hopefully the flames don’t disappoint.
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Posted: 4/10/2020 4:00:14 PM EDT
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That noveske upper / lower look sexy a.f.
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Posted: 4/10/2020 7:06:10 PM EDT
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what slr rail is that?
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Posted: 4/10/2020 7:35:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: what slr rail is that? 11.7” helix 308 high |
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Posted: 4/10/2020 9:44:20 PM EDT
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Looking good. ??
I’m waiting for a sale on the rest of my parts, I got my criterion core barrel and m4e1 upper to go with my lower. Not a lot of build talk. Who else is building? |
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Posted: 4/10/2020 10:42:51 PM EDT
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https://imgur.com/nFmAoKl
Upper: Aero Standard upper Faxon 11.5 inch midlength gas Superlative Arms adj. Gas block Spikes middy gas tube YHM QD brake for Turbo Can (pin and welded) Radian bolt Radian sd CH Magpul Pros Magpul VFG Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 Lower: Radian ADAC Larue MBT Magpul MOE+ SBA 3 Aero Standard buffer and spring PWS Castle nut and plate Radian safety selector |
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Posted: 4/11/2020 6:31:29 AM EDT
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That’s a nice set up starfox!
WCArmory has toolcraft bcg’s on sale and if you check the EE you can find some good deals there as well. I’ve had good luck on Reddit too, but things go fast on there. |
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Posted: 4/11/2020 9:59:10 AM EDT
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I'm just waiting for my hand rail, brace and charging handle to come in.... everyone has delayed shipping so maybe next weekend I can build mine up...
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Posted: 4/12/2020 12:11:19 AM EDT
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 Aero m5. 16” all aero parts kits, vortex 1-8. Larue 2 stage MBT (at 80$, I don’t know why anyone would buy different) Recoil really isn’t bad at all with the rifle gas. Now on to build a 12.5 out of my m5 lower... |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 10:56:07 AM EDT
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Am I correct that using a piston driven upper shortens the overall legal length in an other build since the buffer tube is not necessary ? Was looking at the wolf piston 12.5” 556 uppers that century just got in.
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Posted: 4/15/2020 11:17:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Am I correct that using a piston driven upper shortens the overall legal length in an other build since the buffer tube is not necessary ? Was looking at the wolf piston 12.5” 556 uppers that century just got in. Still knead buffer |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 1:47:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Am I correct that using a piston driven upper shortens the overall legal length in an other build since the buffer tube is not necessary ? Was looking at the wolf piston 12.5" 556 uppers that century just got in. I did something a little unique and hard to notice. I used the LWRC UCIW compact buffer system and modified the SBa3 to fit (cut it shorter) the tube. Took about an inch off compared to a regular carbine setup.  |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 1:53:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Am I correct that using a piston driven upper shortens the overall legal length in an other build since the buffer tube is not necessary ? Was looking at the wolf piston 12.5” 556 uppers that century just got in. There are some specific piston driven uppers (Sig MCX and Brownells BRN-180) that don't require buffer tubes, but most other piston uppers do require them. If you're under 26" you need an AOW stamp, which you can get e-filing a form 1. If you put a folding brace on your overall length is measured with it folded not extended. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 2:01:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There are some specific piston driven uppers (Sig MCX and Brownells BRN-180) that don't require buffer tubes, but most other piston uppers do require them. If you're under 26" you need an AOW stamp, which you can get e-filing a form 1. If you put a folding brace on your overall length is measured with it folded not extended. Also, if you are Form 1ing an AOW, the stamp cost is $200, not $5 like when you buy an AOW direct from an FFL/SOT |
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