First off, for the 'search nazis' I already did a search that didn't come up with anything useful.
I am building an SBR. I now have everything except a barrel and BUIS (still deciding on that).
I will be using this as a plinker and an duty carbine at work (police officer on a narc unit). I decided to go the SBR route since sometimes working inside houses and in vehicles, the 16" AR I am issued gets a bit unwieldly. The PD just isn't willing to spring for a Commando, and if they did, they wouldn't let me outfit it like I want.
I am taking a good hard look at the noveske crusader 12.5" bbl. I had just about decided on the 11.5" from CMMG when I saw the crusader on Noveske's website (looking to see if they made an 11.5"). Any 10.5's I think are just a bit short for my tastes. There seem to be few that offer a 1/7 chrome lined 11.5 inch - colts are pricey and I want a low profile gas block since I have a mid-length rail that will cover it - gas blocks are harder to find in the colt lw flavor (and I alrady have a Larue in .750).
Anyone have any experience with the 12.5 crusader? Is it worth the extra $100 over the CMMG? I have heard the noveske produces better MV than most - anyone with firsthand experience with this? Can I expect a fair increase in accuracy with the Noveske over the CMMG? Any help making up my mind will be helpful.
Thanks.