BryanRT360 2 Posted June 15, 2016 Looking for a 18" fluted or dimpled. I like these 2. Any feedback on them? A bit pricey, so I'm open to recommendations http://faxonfirearms.com/18-flame-fluted-5-56-nato-rifle-length-416-r-stainless-steel-qpq/ http://www.shop.dezarms.com/product.sc;jsessionid=F1894AD615E5C187F022492588092115.m1plqscsfapp06?productId=190 Second one is not threaded, a plus (I guess) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted June 16, 2016 The first one looks like a Slim Jim. Too bad the Macho Man is dead, he could be the perfect spokesman. The second looks like an end mill. If you're going to pick one of those two, pick the one that looks the most like your lower. I will say that I'm partial to big fat bright stainless bull barrels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted June 16, 2016 Faxon makes good barrels for the money. Black Hole Weaponry makes excellent barrels and so does White Oak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted June 16, 2016 What's this gun being built for? Plinking? Range toy? 3 gun? SHTF? HD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 16, 2016 The first one looks like a Slim Jim. Too bad the Macho Man is dead, he could be the perfect spokesman. The second looks like an end mill. If you're going to pick one of those two, pick the one that looks the most like your lower. I will say that I'm partial to big fat bright stainless bull barrels. O yeah! Faxon makes good barrels for the money. Black Hole Weaponry makes excellent barrels and so does White Oak. Thanks What's this gun being built for? Plinking? Range toy? 3 gun? shtf, HD. I'm not exactly sure. Lol I wanted to do another build. At first it was gonna be a cheap as possible, but that went out the window.. I already have 2 AR's with 16" barrels. RRA Hbar/1:9/free float, and a 6920 colt. Also have a 9mm AR. This will be going on a Aero lower and enhanced upper and a 15" free float handguard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted June 16, 2016 O yeah! Thanks I'm not exactly sure. Lol I wanted to do another build. At first it was gonna be a cheap as possible, but that went out the window.. I already have 2 AR's with 16" barrels. RRA Hbar/1:9/free float, and a 6920 colt. Also have a 9mm AR. This will be going on a Aero lower and enhanced upper and a 15" free float handguard. You might want to figure that out first. Faxon makes good stuff as does Battle Arms Development, Black Hole, etc. But the type of barrel and the brand depend a lot on what you intend to do w/ the rifle. For instance if you're shooting mostly 55gn, go with a 1:8 or 1:9 twist. That will already limit your choices. Just work down the selection process like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 16, 2016 You might want to figure that out first. Faxon makes good stuff as does Battle Arms Development, Black Hole, etc. But the type of barrel and the brand depend a lot on what you intend to do w/ the rifle. For instance if you're shooting mostly 55gn, go with a 1:8 or 1:9 twist. That will already limit your choices. Just work down the selection process like that. I was definitely thinking 1:8 in either wylde or NATO chamber.. want to shoot sub moa. No threads preferred so I can change things up without cutting up a 80$ brake. I like the look of the twisted flutes or dimples (form over function in this case) but it's not like you'll see much of it with a 15" handguard. Will probably cerakote the barrel as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted June 16, 2016 BHW is semi custom so you can have them do whatever you want. They are also very accurate, and easy to clean because of the polygonal rifling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 16, 2016 BHW is semi custom so you can have them do whatever you want. They are also very accurate, and easy to clean because of the polygonal rifling. Fuck! I need to put the internet down. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted June 16, 2016 I'm very happy with my faxon lightweight barrel Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted June 16, 2016 I just put the flame fluted barrel on my SPR build. Unfortunately I haven't gotten a chance to test it. I had reservations in the beginning about the weight compared to other spr barrels but the rep assured me this barrel was designed for this purpose And the flutes will do their job. I'll let you know if I take it out soon. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 697 Posted June 16, 2016 Check out Ballistics Advantage. I know they are not a well known brand but have great reviews and i'm getting sub-moa out of mine, they are owned by aero. Edit: Not sure if they have fluted or dimpled though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 16, 2016 Cool I just put the flame fluted barrel on my SPR build. Unfortunately I haven't gotten a chance to test it. I had reservations in the beginning about the weight compared to other spr barrels but the rep assured me this barrel was designed for this purpose And the flutes will do their job. I'll let you know if I take it out soon.Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Cool, keep me posted. It will look similar to yours when it's done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_stranger 13 Posted June 16, 2016 I ended up with a White Oak - 18" SPR Barrel Rifle-Gas 1-8 Twist. Target crown and had them flute and bead blast it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted June 16, 2016 Nice ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 23, 2016 I decided on the faxon 18" flame fluted.. waiting a a few more parts and than I'll slap it all together. I'm now looking for some opinions on the color scheme. Handguard, upper/lower are cerakoted FDE. Stock, grip, buis, trigger guard is Foliage green. I have a can of foliage green Duracoat, and I was thinking of coating the barrel/brake/gas block and all the small parts, mag release, bolt catch, safety, take-down etc.. also some color filling on the engravings. Or should I leave all the fore mentioned as is, ie black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 23, 2016 Yes I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 25, 2016 So I went ahead and duracoat'd the fore mentioned parts( thanks for your opinions , or lack of...) She's just about done, just need to take my geissele SD3G trigger group from another gun and stick it in this one. I'm also waiting for my Aero lightweight scope mount to show up.. not sure which power scope I'm gonna use, I have a 3-9 and a 4-12 on hand. Parts list: Aero Precision gen 2 lower Aero Precision enhanced upper Aero Precision 15" handguard Faxon 18" 5.56 1-8twist flame fluted barrel Strike industries lower parts kit , w/ 60/90 ambi safety, enhanced bolt catch and Mag release Aero Precision upper parts kit Ds arms low pro gas block Black Rain Ordnance nickel boron BCG PA-m472 brake Magpul foliage green: buis, fixed stock, pistol grip, trigger guard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted June 25, 2016 Looks pretty good dude I like the 2 tone Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted June 26, 2016 Sweet ! It's got a really unique look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 26, 2016 Looks pretty good dude I like the 2 tone Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Thanks Sweet ! It's got a really unique look. Yes it does. Not sure how I feel about it but it's growing on me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted June 27, 2016 It's hideous. I'm not a fan of that color combo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 27, 2016 It's hideous. I'm not a fan of that color combo. Do you think Olive drab would have been a better choice? Something else? I already have a black 6920 with FDE furniture. I wanted something different, guess I hit that nail on the head.LMAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted June 27, 2016 At first I looked at the photo and was like - why do you have an orange tip on the barrel? It's not an Airsoft gun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted June 28, 2016 At first I looked at the photo and was like - why do you have an orange tip on the barrel? It's not an Airsoft gun I've seen barrels ship with something similar to that to protect the threads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted June 28, 2016 My barrel has one on both sides and there are no threads. It's from BHW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 28, 2016 I've seen barrels ship with something similar to that to protect the threads. Yup, came with rubber caps on threads and the extension Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanRT360 2 Posted June 28, 2016 So I went ahead and duracoat'd the fore mentioned parts( thanks for your opinions , or lack of...) She's just about done, just need to take my geissele SD3G trigger group from another gun and stick it in this one. I'm also waiting for my Aero lightweight scope mount to show up.. not sure which power scope I'm gonna use, I have a 3-9 and a 4-12 on hand. Parts list: Aero Precision gen 2 lower Aero Precision enhanced upper Aero Precision 15" handguard Faxon 18" 5.56 1-8twist flame fluted barrel Strike industries lower parts kit , w/ 60/90 ambi safety, enhanced bolt catch and Mag release Aero Precision upper parts kit Ds arms low pro gas block Black Rain Ordnance nickel boron BCG PA-m472 brake Magpul foliage green: buis, fixed stock, pistol grip, trigger guard. The paint is still fresh in this pic. I believe it will settle down a bit after it cures. I think the dust cover and Mag put it over the top.. If I end up really hating it I can swap some furniture around and make it all fde. It looks a little better in this picture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted June 28, 2016 That's a nice family photo for sure. The new on is just that weird uncle everyone has. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted June 28, 2016 Do you think Olive drab would have been a better choice? Something else? I already have a black 6920 with FDE furniture. I wanted something different, guess I hit that nail on the head.LMAO From a practical side, FDE or Olive drab was intended to blend in with the landscape. You know, camoflage. FDE is the polar opposite of Olive D. Persoanlly, i would just paint the olive, black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites