Am waiting on my form 1 and am wondering what 11.5" barrel/upper do you guys recommend?
For my SBR I have a Colt 6933 Commando. Having no prior experience with barrels this short I had some doubts as to the accuracy and range of one these 11.5" barrels. Well, after just one range session, I was astonished how well the Colt short barrels perform in regards to accuracy. The upper runs very smooth also.
I would recommend it any day of the week!
Sounds great.
But since I have to ask, I probably can’t afford it.
How much for the upper?
Look at the 10.5" LMT’s.
OK but what about an 11.5?
Well if you can wait for a while or find a good used one look into Bravo Company.
How long a wait?
Probably more than 2 months
I have the CMMG 11.5" and its been a good shooter. CMMG are great guys to do business with.
6933 barrel assmebly
+1…I recently ordered a replacement barrel for a patrol rifle whose barrel was bent in a collision. They were very helpful and shipped in a very timely manner. I will do business with them in the future.
They also have light, medium and heavy weights in the 11.5 barrels.
WOW. That barrel costs more than most uppers.
I also have a 6933 and have made 200 yard hits on 8" steel with a 4MOA Aimpoint.
My one caveat on short barrels would be that if you intend to use a suppressor with a fast-attach system I would opt for a heavier profile. Mine has a pretty substantial POI shift without the can.
A Sabre Defence CMV barrel would also be worth considering. My experience is limited to two SDI barrels, but both have been very good shooters.
So far I’m looking at CMMG for either there ‘medcon’ or govt profile. Would love one of BCM 11.5 but they wont say when they will be available again. The other is Sabre but can’t find these listed on there website so will call them tomorrow and see what they have.
Don’t plan on a suppressor but I can see where stamp collecting will become contagious.
I usually just shorten an LMT barrel.
That’s one way to get a very good quality 11.5" barrel without paying for a 6933 barrel.
Of course if you already have a 14.5" or 16" barrel on that gun, it can just be shortened as well.
Do you just cut/thread, or are there any modifications needed to the gas port size?
The gas port gets opened up accordingly.