Hey All,

 

I currently own a DDM4V5LW. And just for personal reasons I want to swap out the 16 inch lightweight barrel for a 14.5 gp barrel. Why!? You may ask, I am just used to a shorter weapon system due to the training I received during my time with the military. Now my question is if you were in my shoes would you... A.) Just do the barrel swap and call it a day. Or B.) Build a second upper with a 14.5 inch barrel. The reason I am torn is due to the fact I want a shorter weapon but the DD is such a nice weapon system as is I wouldn't mind owning two. I currently have the Upper listed for sale in the market place. I don't see the need too own two uppers but at the sametime I'm in by no means in any financial trouble by keeping both.  Thank you all again in advance for your time and consideration.

If money isn't an object I say grab a second upper. If you're money conscious, just swap the barrel.

I wouldnt swap out the barrel, I would build a new upper exactly how you want it. Wouldn't cost a ton especially seeing as you can use your existing bcg and ch.

Why not just build a second rifle the way you want it. If you shop right you can build a MILspec 14.5" AR for 750+/- with quality parts and it'll have the features you want the way you want.

That seems like a lot of effort and $ for 1.5" of barrel length... I have no problem working CQB with a 16" a 14.5" barrel, they are pretty much all the same as far as TTPs go. Hell, the Marines routinely make a 20" barrel work. Anything you can do with a 14.5" gun (which needs to be pinned to 16" anyway) you can do with a 16" gun.

 

If you just want an excuse to grab second upper/rifle you don't need a second opinion - just go for it. I am all about buying new guns, just don't kid yourself over 1.5".

 

Now, since it is already listed in the swap meet/marketplace what are you going to do if someone wants it and you decide not to sell it?

Another option is to sell you light weight 16" barrel to me

That seems like a lot of effort and $ for 1.5" of barrel length... I have no problem working CQB with a 16" a 14.5" barrel, they are pretty much all the same as far as TTPs go. Hell, the Marines routinely make a 20" barrel work. Anything you can do with a 14.5" gun (which needs to be pinned to 16" anyway) you can do with a 16" gun.

If you just want an excuse to grab second upper/rifle you don't need a second opinion - just go for it. I am all about buying new guns, just don't kid yourself over 1.5".

Now, since it is already listed in the swap meet/marketplace what are you going to do if someone wants it and you decide not to sell it?

Good points I really appreciate the detail in your reply. And to answer your question in regards to the marketplace, if I place something up for sale I will honor it for the alotted time the forum gives each add.