AR-15 HBAR?

outrider58 · Nov 4, 2015

jleemd99 said:
If you are still looking, I'd try Del-Ton. I had a similar problem trying to find an HBAR upper. On their site, you can order a custom HBAR upper (advertised as a Heavy Barrel), and subtract components if you already have them. I finished off a Spike's lower, and I couldn't be happier with it.

http://www.del-ton.com/ar_15_barrels_s/4.htm

United Gun Shop in Rockville(and an IP here) carries those IIRC.

Gun Met · Nov 5, 2015

Personally, I like the fact we have no true definition of HBAR. This allows people to advertise different configurations which may be HBAR to that specific company, thus giving the consumer more choices.

WASKIS · Nov 18, 2015

Just spoke with Radical Firearms. Apparently they don't sell HBAR barrels anymore in 5.56 either. WTH??

AssMan · Nov 18, 2015

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shubin6 · Nov 18, 2015

Faxon has HBAR barrels:
http://faxonfirearms.com/search.php?search_query=heavy

FaxonFirearms · Dec 18, 2015

shubin6 said:
Faxon has HBAR barrels:
http://faxonfirearms.com/search.php?search_query=heavy

Yes, our Heavy Fluted profile should meet the requirements of Maryland laws.

They are advertised only as Heavy Fluted and we have no intention of changing that anytime soon.

Thanks for thinking of us!

hoythunter · Dec 21, 2015

I am very interested in the Faxon barrels, but am concerned about the fluting causing issues with the MSP. I've read a number of threads on here (and elsewhere) regarding fluting and get mixed signals. Some say it is ok, others say no, others say yes but the fluting can't be too deep. Have I missed a thread that offers better or definitive advice?

mopar92 · Dec 21, 2015

hoythunter said:
I am very interested in the Faxon barrels, but am concerned about the fluting causing issues with the MSP. I've read a number of threads on here (and elsewhere) regarding fluting and get mixed signals. Some say it is ok, others say no, others say yes but the fluting can't be too deep. Have I missed a thread that offers better or definitive advice?

There is no legal precedent regarding fluting. Proceed at your own risk and comfort level.

I has fluting.

hoythunter · Dec 21, 2015

Thanks Mopar, that was my assumption.

iH8DemLibz · Dec 21, 2015

Every shred of HBARness revolves around undetermined diameter measurements taken from here or there on the barrel to somewhere around that part of the barrel.

Super scientific.

Fluting has no impact on diameters and HBARness has never been a weight thing.

Flute away.

Vile Shadow · Dec 21, 2015

iH8DemLibz said:
Every shred of HBARness revolves around undetermined diameter measurements taken from here or there on the barrel to somewhere around that part of the barrel.

Super scientific.

Fluting has no impact on diameters and HBARness has never been a weight thing.

Flute away.

OD seems to be what they go by, so flutin' shouldn't affect that at all.

mopar92 · Dec 21, 2015

Sling Blade said:
OD seems to be what they go by, so flutin' shouldn't affect that at all.

Someone uninformed could measure the diameter of the fluted portion which is really the only sticking point for most people.

usa259 · Dec 22, 2015

Or, add a comma to the the description as in Heavy, Fluted,....

timkz · Dec 22, 2015

WASKIS said:
I'm looking to finally complete my AR build and have been on the market for a decent upper with my limited budget. I came across this one from PSA that looks Ok. Problem is I'm not sure if it's compliant with MD laws. I called PSA and they said it's considered a heavy barrel but it's not stamped at all on the barrel.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-...1-7-11-sqr-free-float-upper-no-bcg-or-ch.html

Before I buy, can anyone tell me if this is legal to own?

Stag Arms has a nice site and selection where you choose the HBAR spec in the options.
Prices are not bad either.

https://www.stagarms.com/ar15-upper-halves/

A1Uni · Dec 22, 2015

iH8DemLibz said:
Every shred of HBARness revolves around undetermined diameter measurements taken from here or there on the barrel to somewhere around that part of the barrel.

Super scientific.

Fluting has no impact on diameters and HBARness has never been a weight thing.

Flute away.

At a recent MSP seminar, hosted by the Troopers who actually make the determinations as to what is a HBAR and what isn't, they said if it is stamped HBAR, it is an HBAR, regardless of actual diameter.

Of course, as we know, things and opinions up there change like the weather.

shubin6 · Dec 22, 2015

An example of heavy fluted barrels:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=156329

mrgnstrn · Dec 22, 2015

A1Uniform said:
At a recent MSP seminar, hosted by the Troopers who actually make the determinations as to what is a HBAR and what isn't, they said if it is stamped HBAR, it is an HBAR, regardless of actual diameter.

Of course, as we know, things and opinions up there change like the weather.

huh.

Does that also mean that if it's stamped "BULL" as in bull barrel or "MATCH" (both of which are bigger than a typical HBAR) that they are not considered acceptable?

Jeebus Cripes. This soup-sandwich keeps getting better and better.

hoythunter · Dec 22, 2015

Exactly! I was looking at 'Match' barrels that did not have HBAR stamped on them, nor did the product description say 'Heavy'...yet the diameter was greater than most HBAR stamped barrrels. Very frustrating and confusing.

Mark75H · Dec 22, 2015

timkz said:
Stag Arms has a nice site and selection where you choose the HBAR spec in the options.
Prices are not bad either.

https://www.stagarms.com/ar15-upper-halves/

Ironic

Vile Shadow · Dec 22, 2015

timkz said:
Stag Arms has a nice site and selection where you choose the HBAR spec in the options.
Prices are not bad either.

https://www.stagarms.com/ar15-upper-halves/

Stag Arms got their FFL yanked and may likely fold.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=186476

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