I want a shorter and lighter weight barrel. Like... 18" or so.
I want it to be very accurate. I have no desire for chrome lined- personal pref.
If I REALLY wanted a barrel, I know exactly what to do- get out the check book, and get in line for a top notch barrel.
Nah- too easy!
How hard is it to move the barrel thingamabob that sets headspace? I mean, for a real AR-smith.
My idea is to pick up a used 20" Hbar, and snick some off the back and accurately rechamber, then snick some off the front end.
Is this a false savings? Should I just buy a barrel blank and have it made to oreder?
Other question- is their any reason a handguard must cover the entire gas tube? Is it a safety issue, somehow?
I'm starting to think a carbine guard withsome gas tube showing might actually look kind of cool.
Pete
(Hey, I'm building a bang-toy, not a weapon somebody's life will hang on!)