14.5" AR Upper question...

[Bic]

....How would a chap most easily go about buying a 14'5" upper with a permanently attached Levang or Noveske compensator to take it past the magic 16" length so as not to upset the Feds? - all the uppers I see on line have other compensators/flash hiders permanently attached .
 Is there a company who will manufacure to my specs?

[fightingquaker13]

I guess the question is WHY would a chap go about buying a 14.5"barrel with a compensator? What are you buying that a 16" barrel won't do for less trouble and expense?
FQ13

[tombogan03884]

Try some of these guy's :

http://cmmginc.secure-mall.com/shop/?cat=20

http://www.bushmaster.com/products.asp?cat=6

http://www.dsarms.com/

This seems like the best bet:

http://www.spiritgunmfg.com/sgmc-sgma12-13-14-ar.aspx
"14.5” CL Match HP MP 1:7 twist barrel with permanent VLTOR pinned flash suppressor"

[twyacht]

http://www.ar15broker.com/Ar-15_M4-Barrels.html

Most are pinned.

http://www.ar15broker.com/Barrels_Ar15_M4-14.5_Inch_yhm_Barrel_M4.html

and you can choose your rate of twist

[TAB]

I'm sure there are companys out there, but most don't want to have to deal with the feds.( its perfectly legal for them to sell, but you know how the ATF rolls)

[Sponsor]

[Big Frank]

If all else fails, you can buy the barrel and comp seperately and then permanently attach them before assembling the rifle.

[Bic]

Just a whim FQ, just a whim..to make this new rifle - WHEN I GET THE RECEIVER!! - as short & light as poss.

Thanks for the links Tom & TW.

Yeah TAB, I know - job creation at it's finest.

I may have to go that route Frank, I'd REALLY like to have the Levang or the Noveske 'concussion  forward' brake, my head sure hurts after shooting a bunch - no matter how fancy the ear protection.

Thanks again,




MP

[TAB]

Cutting a barrel is not that hard, it can be done with simple tools that just about every one has.  its the threading thats hard.  you really need a lathe for that.  Lathes also make cutting/ recrowning much easier.


If I had a lathe I'd say bring it over, will get it done.

[Bic]

hmmmmm....there's a thought, I know a good lathe guy, cheers TAB   - he can braze too and I'm sure we can figure the 'pinning' thing between us,

MP

[twyacht]

hmmmmm....there's a thought, I know a good lathe guy, cheers TAB   - he can braze too and I'm sure we can figure the 'pinning' thing between us,


Before pinning, get a good comp. and beef up the buffer tube and rear stock. I think m25 referred to one on Brownells.com, but I will dig to find the link.  I am going that route, albeit with a 16" HBAR barrel for the absolute minimal muzzle rise.

Even though, this AR has a "happy button" notice the recoil from a 10.5" barrel......literally, NONE! It is similar to mowing the grass.

Yes, it's a Noveske Upper. But slightly above my budget at this time.

All the best.

tw