Picked up an Aero Precision M4E1 lower today, mostly on impulse. Not a big a step up from my usual Anderson Arms fare, but still nice. Gonna get a matching upper and start piecing together a new carbine to be a home for my Saker ASR.
I am floored by the number of barrels out there now. In the past, I've always gotten BCM barrels. I thought I might splurge for something like a Daniel Defense barrel, but they seem to be scarce as hen's teeth now.
Any recommendations? Looking for mid-length, medium profile. I shoot M193 mostly.
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The artist formerly known as AllenInWV
Posts: 16191 | Location: Harrison, AR | Registered: February 05, 2004
For the price of a typical BCM or DD barrel, you can find options from Wilson Combat. Holiday sales at Wilson generally reduce the price by 20%. Most WC barrels will be made with stainless steel, and they will be among the most accurate barrels you can find for the price range.
Posts: 7886 | Location: Colorado | Registered: January 26, 2008
I've owned 3 Faxon barrels (8" 9mm, 16" "gunner profile" 6.5 Grendel, and a 20" heavy fluted .223 Wylde) , and have been happy with all of them. The 20" will group almost as tight as my bolt-action Savage. They're a good balance of price and quality, and have become my go-to for AR Barrels.
Posts: 8647 | Location: In the Cornfields | Registered: May 25, 2006
To date I've used Faxon, Ballistic Advantage, Noveske, BCM...performance-wise I've noticed little difference between them. But that may be due to the skills (or lack thereof) of the "operator" than anything else.
-MG
Posts: 2008 | Location: The commie, rainy side of WA | Registered: April 19, 2020
I have a Ballistic Advantage barrel and I'm quite happy with it. The rifle I built from it is quite accurate. I have no complaints about the finish, the cuts are well machined and everything is in spec, all for a very reasonable price.
Posts: 3044 | Location: Pnw | Registered: March 21, 2009
