SpatialD
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Hoping to source a 14.0"-14.5" HBAR with mid-gas in NATO/Wylde. While I can find a fair amount of 16" barrels, a few being mid-gas, I was able to locate only one 14.5" HBAR (DEZ Arms) and it is carbine-gas. I'm told by one of the local smiths that White Oak offers 14" mid-gas but I didn't see it on their site. He also said the pricing was dear (over $300) and as this is for an experimental upper I'm targeting the budget parts bin.
Since I have a mid-gas preference the best option might be to simply buy a $60-$100 16"-18" mid-gas barrel then cut and thread. Probably a <$60 option, or, I'm betting my machinist friend could even enjoy the change of pace (and a six-pack).
The DEZ Arms 14.5" barrel I noted above was found in a 2016 thread from this forum. I was hoping additional budget options had entered this market since then.
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Since I have a mid-gas preference the best option might be to simply buy a $60-$100 16"-18" mid-gas barrel then cut and thread. Probably a <$60 option, or, I'm betting my machinist friend could even enjoy the change of pace (and a six-pack).
The DEZ Arms 14.5" barrel I noted above was found in a 2016 thread from this forum. I was hoping additional budget options had entered this market since then.
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