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2/21/2009 5:22:33 PM EDT
I made the mistake of installing a 16 heavy barrel on my AR.  I really don't like what it's done to the balance of the rifle.  Currently I'm considering changing it out for a normal M4 profile barrel, or having it fluted.  Cost will factor into my decision, but I don't want to have to spend more money changing it again.  Does anyone have any feedback regarding fluting a heavy barrel, what does it cost, do you recommend one shop over the other?

Thanks,
2/21/2009 5:24:47 PM EDT
[#1]
send it to ADCO for re-profiling. they can turn it to a Gov't profile, and restore the balance to your rifle. ADCO does top notch work.
2/23/2009 4:00:08 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks, I'll check them out.
2/23/2009 4:06:12 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
send it to ADCO for re-profiling. they can turn it to a Gov't profile, and restore the balance to your rifle. ADCO does top notch work.


+1
2/23/2009 4:10:38 PM EDT
[#4]
Reprofiling saves more weight and is less expensive vs fluting.
2/23/2009 4:12:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:
send it to ADCO for re-profiling. they can turn it to a Gov't profile, and restore the balance to your rifle. ADCO does top notch work.


+1


+2
2/24/2009 12:05:29 PM EDT
[#6]
I think you would be better off just putting an M4 barrel on it. To do what you are talking about is going to take some cash.
2/24/2009 12:17:33 PM EDT
[#7]
ADCO fluetd my barrel for just over $100 (re-parkerizing included) and I got it back within 2 weeks.  TOP NOTCH and well worth it.  I woudn't bother with a recontour or M4 contour job as you could probably find someone to trade it with on the EE.  Fluted just looks cool me thinks.

2/24/2009 12:21:55 PM EDT
[#8]
Fluted just looks cool me thinks.


Indeed it does!
2/24/2009 3:51:38 PM EDT
[#9]
Thanks Everyone.  The Fluting does look good, but I'll also take a look at re-profiling.  I'm assuming they'll also be able to thread it for a Flash suppressor, is that correct?
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