So I have this stripped upper laying around that is feeling very sad and lonely that it hasn't been built yet. I figured I'd oblige it since over recently made room in my safe. Post Sandy everyone and their grandma is making ar parts with some new companies offering really nice products and others making shit. What I'm looking for is a 14.5in lightweight barrel to go under an ALG EMR rail. I do not need the absolute lightest, I'm looking for a pretty even cost to weight ratio. The spikes barrel keeps coming up over and over again. Is that the one I should focus on or are there others I should look at? I'd prefer mid-length gas system and if a low profile gas block comes with it is a plus

 

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I have one from BCM that I like a lot. They have a few different ones...

 

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-14-5-Mid-Length-LIGHT-WEIGHT-Barrel-Stripped-p/bcm-brl-s-mid-14lw%20std.htm

The Faxon pencil barrel seems to be quite popular. I'm not sure if they have all the specs you want.

I have one of the Spikes light weight 14.5 with a pinned comp to legal 16+ and I like it for a light weight upper. Accurate enough

The Faxon pencil barrel seems to be quite popular. I'm not sure if they have all the specs you want.

This is what I'm leaning towards right now

 

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agree on bcm

I ordered the faxon. It's decently lighter then all the others 17oz vs 21oz for spikes. Also about $40 cheaper with great reviews

 

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I ordered the faxon. It's decently lighter then all the others 17oz vs 21oz for spikes. Also about $40 cheaper with great reviews

 

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Let us know how it works out. What chamber did you get?

 

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Let us know how it works out. What chamber did you get?

 

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https://www.rainierarms.com/faxon-firearms-ar-15-5-56-nato-pencil-barrel-qpq-14-5

 

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Why the hell are muzzle devices as much as a barrel????

 

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Why the hell are muzzle devices as much as a barrel????

 

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Huh?  The muzzle devices on both my ARs cost $12 each.

Huh? The muzzle devices on both my ARs cost $12 each.

What are you using? I'm talking about the battlecomps, pws, and others that are all $120+

 

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One of the most effective comps in the business is like $40

One of the most effective comps in the business is like $40

Which is???

 

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ALG Single chamber brake works for me.. $50

 

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What are you using? I'm talking about the battlecomps, pws, and others that are all $120+

 

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One of the most effective comps in the business is like $40

 

 

Is it long enough to make a 14.5" barrel legal?

That'll help make a 14.5in barrel legal :rolleyes

 

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That'll help make a 14.5in barrel legal :rolleyes

 

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Yes, that would be a problem.  It would also belch fireballs too.  My bad for not paying attention to the bbl length.

I'm looking at the j comp but that might be questionable

 

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Which is???

 

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http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/muzzle-devices/compensators-amp-muzzle-brakes/ar-15-miculek-comp-prod5573.aspx

 

Is it long enough to make a 14.5" barrel legal?

 

 

2" long so my guess is yes, I see DMPS sells one of their 14.5 barrels with a pinned Miculek so that is a pretty solid hint.

 

 

To be clear, the Miculek Comp is VERY effective and very affordable, but don't mistake it for  quiet comp, as if such a thing existed.  Test after test, it scores in the top tier of comps for effectiveness, beating out things 3 times its price.

 

It also isn't small and light, which is why don't have one, but if you are making cost based compromises you can't have everything.  I'm also very fond of my Dynamic Resistance break which I use on my competition gun, which is $70 and fairly light but at 1.75" long you might want to check with its makers/sellers about its suitability for a 14.5" barrel.

I'm looking at the yhm Phantom brake. It's $28, honestly I'm not to worried about the recoil mitigation since it's only .223. I just need to be legal

 

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The YHM brake is piece of garbage. don't waste you rmoney, specially when you are going to perma attach it to your gun.

Also looking at the Nordic brake, I'll look at the miculek

 

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When I was considering a 14.5" bbl for my M4gery, the only device that I considered effective for dealing with the fiery muzzle blast and humane to the ears of my fellow shooters was a linear comp.  I think the Kies or Levang would have been equally effective and there was no question of legality.  There are some neat looking linear comps from other makers too but I think some may be risky to the arbitrary interpretations we hear about in courts.   It seems, in NJ, that the cooler something looks, the more illegal it is

When I was considering a 14.5" bbl for my M4gery, the only device that I considered effective for dealing with the fiery muzzle blast and humane to the ears of my fellow shooters was a linear comp. I think the Kies or Levang would have been equally effective and there was no question of legality. There are some neat looking linear comps from other makers too but I think some may be risky to the arbitrary interpretations we hear about in courts. It seems, in NJ, that the cooler something looks, the more illegal it is

I have a levang on another 14.5. I'd like to do something different but in terms of cost/performance/legality stance I think it might be easier just to get another one

 

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I have a levang on another 14.5. I'd like to do something different but in terms of cost/performance/legality stance I think it might be easier just to get another one

 

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My main concern with any muzzle device is cleaning the crud from the crown.  A fouled or damaged crown will destroy accuracy.  Ultimately, I went with a 16" M4 bbl and attached a TP because it is so much easier to maintain.  Unfortunately, a TP is not an option with a 14.5" bbl and in the end, a 14.5" bbl with a perm attached device is essentially the same as a 16" bbl with a TP.

My main concern with any muzzle device is cleaning the crud from the crown. A fouled or damaged crown will destroy accuracy. Ultimately, I went with a 16" M4 bbl and attached a TP because it is so much easier to maintain. Unfortunately, a TP is not an option with a 14.5" bbl and in the end, a 14.5" bbl with a perm attached device is essentially the same as a 16" bbl with a TP.

I know it's about the same do go the 16 vs 14 with comp route but I save like 2 ounces and it looks more tacticool.

 

Joe bobs has the kies comp and the gas block I need so I'm going to go with thay

 

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And of course this ALG rail. If you have to ask which color I picked....

 

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And of course this ALG rail. If you have to ask which color I picked....

 

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That purple's sharp, hope you like it.