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6/19/2003 9:27:14 AM EDT
I have been wanting a superlite upper assembly for my bushmaster, i seen one in the local gun store today and it looked a little flimsy. the barrel looks very thin, would the barrel bend easily? would it heat up quickly and warp? it almost looks like a pellet gun barrel. i think i still want one though. im looking for peoples opinions on this barrel assembly. im going to use it for home and neighborhood defense.
6/19/2003 11:19:00 AM EDT
[#1]
I have a pencil barrel AR.  The barrel is not flimsy.

They do heat up quickly (and cool off quickly).

Definately not going to warp with any kind of shooting I do (maybe 10 mags on full auto).

I love it for quick off-hand shots.

Go for it you will be pleased.

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6/19/2003 5:23:34 PM EDT
[#2]
ARGH!

The "flimsy pencil barrel" was standard issue to the military for over 20 years, and many are still in use today.  And current M16s and M4s are still virtually the identical thickness under the handguards.  They aren't gonna break.

-Troy
6/19/2003 7:46:48 PM EDT
[#3]
Im gonna get one soon, i have to save the money. sweet rifle ya have there, who makes the handguard u have on it? how much? thanks for the posts guys
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