[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Question about barrels...

Posted: 7/4/2014 1:25:07 PM EDT

Looking at buying a complete upper for my first AR build. PSA has an upper as part of there Freedom Sale, it has a Stainless Steel barrel. What are the pros/cons for Stainless Steel barrels compared to standard mil-spec style barrels? If any.

I'll put links below for the PSA upper and another one that I am looking at. (side note: I am doing the build on a budget)

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/17814/category/4370/

Here's another PSA upper at AIM surplus that I am looking at:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XPSA8959&name=PSA+CHF+MID-Length+5.56%2f.223+Upper+Receiver+Group&groupid=586

Thanks for the help on this.

Posted: 7/4/2014 4:00:56 PM EDT

[#1]

Stainless barrels are typically match-grade. Slightly more accurate. PSA stainless barrels are made by Wilson Combat.

Posted: 7/4/2014 4:47:35 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for the assist with the info. I was reading up on the barrel it's 416 stainless. Probably more than what I would ever need, but for the price...

Now if I can just come up with the money before the sale ends

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