Has anyone here had any experience with these barrels?
https://rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=267
https://rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=267
Your Thoughts on RRA Barrels
- Thread starter grimnar15
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I don't see the point when a known reputable barrel maker like Faxon is the same price or less.
- Jul 29, 2014
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RRA makes a very good barrel, but these Colt SOCOMs are better. So good, no one can keep them in stock. I've bought two.
https://www.gandrtactical.com/Colt-145-SOCOM-Stripped-Barrel_p_333.html
https://www.gandrtactical.com/Colt-145-M4-SOCOM-Barrel-w-FSB_p_332.html
If they don't have the one you want, get on their waiting list. I did both times.
https://www.gandrtactical.com/Colt-145-SOCOM-Stripped-Barrel_p_333.html
https://www.gandrtactical.com/Colt-145-M4-SOCOM-Barrel-w-FSB_p_332.html
If they don't have the one you want, get on their waiting list. I did both times.
Are those of teh heavy profile variety Colt SOCOM Barrels? I have one on a previous build and have been looking to purchase another for my next build.
- Jul 29, 2014
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Yes. It is THE 14.5" SOCOM. You can always tell by the barrel mass(with the two 'flats') behind the journal.
Yes. It is THE 14.5" SOCOM. You can always tell by the barrel mass(with the two 'flats') behind the journal.
They just took my money!
- Jul 29, 2014
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Yes. It is THE 14.5" SOCOM. You can always tell by the barrel mass(with the two 'flats') behind the journal.
If I might piggyback on this question, are there any stampings, advertisements, or claims from Colt that these barrels are in fact heavy for stupid compliance reasons even though they are?
- Jul 29, 2014
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I'm afraid not. I put mine on SBRs and pistols.
Damn you!!! Those are great barrels.
Slim
Active Member
https://www.colt.com/detail-page/colt-ar-15-socom-carbine-223556-161-301-knights-rail-forend
True SOCOM 14.5 heavy barrel
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- Jul 29, 2014
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I have found vendors who will, for a nominal cost, pin and weld cages on them for you, but unless you are buying a completed carbine, the barrels come sans muzzle device.
Being as I mostly shoot suppressed SBRs, I buy them without.
- Jul 29, 2014
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Looking around Brownells calls this one heavy https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...rrel-assembly-with-sight-tower-prod71337.aspx
Product number is one digit different probably because it has the sight tower
Product number is one digit different probably because it has the sight tower
WildWeasel
Active Member
I've had not problems with any RRA parts or guns. Find a full rifle that has those barrels; they advertise accuracy ratings (guarantees? Capabilities?) for most of them as 3/4 and 1 MOA at 100 yards. Also try to find one of their dealers. I worked with a guy when I was in Florida and he'd get me parts 30-40% off of MSRP.
If its advertised as heavy, just screen shot it. My 30 + year old 20" is marked, but I can't vouch for modern Colt barrels. At the same time, I don't think anyone has ever noted being checked for compliance. IANAL...
If its advertised as heavy, just screen shot it. My 30 + year old 20" is marked, but I can't vouch for modern Colt barrels. At the same time, I don't think anyone has ever noted being checked for compliance. IANAL...
- Jul 29, 2014
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Corectamundo...
https://www.gandrtactical.com/Colt-145-M4-SOCOM-Barrel-w-FSB_p_332.html
I know....but there is one less now.
Just couldn't help yourself, could'ya.
I've got an old('90s) RRA 16" Chrome moly barrel. It is still a tack driver.
Slim
Active Member
Are you confusing the post-2013 MD HBAR rules with NFA? No requirement for HBAR on pistols or SBRs. HBAR is required for MD AR15 Title 1 rifles made today (in addition to 16” OAL barrel).
vgplayer
Ultimate Member
BCM also sells SOCOM profiled barrels:
https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-standard-14-5-m4-socom-barrel-stripped/ 14.5"
https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-standard-16-m4-socom-barrel-stripped/ 16"
https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-standard-14-5-m4-socom-barrel-stripped/ 14.5"
https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-standard-16-m4-socom-barrel-stripped/ 16"
