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Posted: 6/14/2009 3:28:38 PM EDT
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I have the 16" version of Colt's SOCOM barrel, as well as a safe chock full of conventional M4 barrels. There is nothing at all wrong with the SOCOM, aside from a bit more weight. I say keep it if the weight doesn't bother you
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Posted: 6/14/2009 9:03:40 PM EDT
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I have a SOCOM build. I like to call it my M4A1 mo0del for kicks.
A board member told me it is 4 oz. heavier. I think it is a better barrel than the regular one. 
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Posted: 6/15/2009 12:48:32 AM EDT
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Is this called a socom barrel It has 2 cuts under the hand guards and is not narrowed down like the regular m4 barrel . Its 14.5 inch is it as good as the regular m4 barrel or should i trade for an M4 ighter barrel if you want to sell it let me know |
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Posted: 6/15/2009 3:52:09 AM EDT
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I have 2 M4 uppers.. one is heavy (M4A1) and one is lighter under the handguard (M4) .. I much prefer the latter...
I rearely shoot full auto, and I dont see the plus of the extra weight added.. |
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Posted: 6/15/2009 4:32:27 AM EDT
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The Barrel could help with a faster second shot
I ran a A1 Bushmaster 14.7 hbar for several years I do like a lite barrel on a SHTF AR I never have liked the M4 barrel at all
I just couldnt find a 14.5 1/7 twist LW barrel at the time So I bought 2 LMT M4 14.5 I would just keep what you got try it at the range and see if it really matters its all about YOU |
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Posted: 6/15/2009 6:18:34 AM EDT
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The standard M4 profile is light, and will hold up fine to pretty heavy use.
The SOCOM M4A1 profile is a little bit heavier, and takes heat better. If you do much high volume shooting, it will be a bit more consistent with its groups. 
Yes, I have both, like both, and can notice the weight difference. |
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Posted: 6/15/2009 6:51:19 AM EDT
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SOCOMS are heavy. If you can, you should pick up rifles with those configs, side by side to compare them. It's quite a noticeable difference in handling.
I'd keep the lite one, if I were you.
IMHO the M4 is just about perfect, and making good follow-up shots is a function of marksmanship and not bbl weight. The only thing I prefer more is a government profile mid-length bbl. If you can find one of those for trade, I'd do it. |
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