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I am trying to decide on my one and only AR for the time being. Intended use is an all purpose carbine. I live in a residential area with shots not likely past 75 yards. I have owned a 16 govt middy, sold it, too heavy for intended purpose. I just bought a BCM 14.5 middy, I like it, very soft shooting and balances very well even with a lighter stock. But I am considering selling it to fund a 16 LW middy for the added velocity and ability to change the muzzle device. I know I probably wont need the added velocity but it would be nice to have. Also if anyone can tell me how the 16 LW middy balances compared to the 14.5 I would appreciate it. To me it looks like it would balance about the same. What would you do?
I took my RRA chrome-lined middy with a 16" HBAR and had Adco turn down the barrel to a LW and also shorten it to 14.7" and pin on the A2 FH. The difference is amazing! Not only is the weapon over 1¼ pounds lighter and much more maneuverable, it's actually more accurate now because of the target crown Adco included.
Std HBAR Wilson bbl:
Wilson bbl after Adco's magic:
ETA: I also purchased a CMMD front sight base drilled for a smaller, .625" barrel and sent it to Adco with my upper. He contoured the barrel down and fitted it perfectly. No gas leakage after a few thousand rounds and all in all, a superb job by Steve. A lightweight, 14.7" middy with a pinned FH is absolutely the only way to go.