Who's had trouble with a 10 1/2" barrel on an AR?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Who's had trouble with a 10 1/2" barrel on an AR?

Posted: 6/5/2008 1:38:31 PM EDT

I'm wanting to build a SBR with a 10 1/2" barrel but have a dealer I respect telling me they can be a lot of trouble and that I should use a 11 1/2". I've read many post with owners that like their 10 1/2" so I'm not that worried but if I'm wrong please tell me why.

If you had trouble getting a 10 1/2" to run what did it take to fix it?

Thanks for any help!

Posted: 6/5/2008 3:10:04 PM EDT

[#1]

i think the old school of thought was that, 11.5" and up were good to go, while 10.5" and down could be "finicky".

there are a lot of manufacturers turning out good product now, and many people are having 0 problems with even "mid-grade" 7.5" uppers.

if you want a 10.5", pick up a LMT or Colt, and you'll be good to go. for a little bit more coin, grab a noveske.

Posted: 6/5/2008 3:17:43 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a CMMG 10.3" upper. It's run like a top since the day I built it. I would say it beats all the 16"-24" Bushy's, Armalites and Oly's I've owned so far.

Posted: 6/5/2008 3:41:08 PM EDT

[#3]

If you can spring for a Noveske, they include a piggy that assists the functioning out of the shorter barrel. You can also order the KX3 separately and install it on your gun. I have one on my 13.7" barrel and it's totally reliable. I'm waiting for delivery of my 7.5" Diplomat which I also anticipate will be 100% reliable.

Posted: 6/5/2008 3:44:43 PM EDT

[#4]

I built a 10.5 with a Rock River chrome lined barrwl and have had no problems. I do use piggy break.

Posted: 6/5/2008 4:31:51 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

If you want a 10.5", pick up a LMT or Colt, and you'll be good to go. for a little bit more coin, grab a noveske.

Both ARs I've owned were Colts and this is my first build so does LMT build barrels or uppers? Where the best place to buy one?

Thanks again.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Who's had trouble with a 10 1/2" barrel on an AR?

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