apetrulis01 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Going to build another upper for 3 gun. Looking at either the Armalite barrel or ballistic advantage 13.7 inch barrel. Opinions? Another other good options out there? Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Why that length? Are you set on running an armalite comp? Are there other comps long enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Rolling thunder or Armalite comp. Going with that length for a quick transitioning rifle but still can hit at a distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 hours ago, apetrulis01 said: Going to build another upper for 3 gun. Looking at either the Armalite barrel or ballistic advantage 13.7 inch barrel. Opinions? Another other good options out there? Thanks, Adam I’m using the SMOS 13.7” with a JP 3-port comp. to make 16”. The SMOS barrel is mid length gas and .223 Wylde chamber. It’s been very accurate and soft shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Also, I recommend the JP 2 piece gas block on a pin and weld barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 13 hours ago, CharlieD said: I’m using the SMOS 13.7” with a JP 3-port comp. to make 16”. The SMOS barrel is mid length gas and .223 Wylde chamber. It’s been very accurate and soft shooting. Never heard of this company but I am looking at the barrel you are using because short AND mid length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry44 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, apetrulis01 said: Never heard of this company but I am looking at the barrel you are using because short AND mid length. If you are using an adjustable gas block, does it matter if it is a mid or carbine length gas system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Terry44 said: If you are using an adjustable gas block, does it matter if it is a mid or carbine length gas system? I have found it matters even on a rifle length gas. Less pressure with the mid length coupled with the adjustable gas block means you can dial down the gas even more for a softer recoil impulse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 16 hours ago, apetrulis01 said: Never heard of this company but I am looking at the barrel you are using because short AND mid length. SMOS is an OEM for companies like Larue and Noveske, well not Noveske any more. Everything they make is top notch. That 13.7" barrel is impressive. They also make a 16" rifle length barrel i would like to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Definitely going to try their 13.7" barrel. If that works out might try their 16" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry44 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/26/2018 at 5:18 PM, CharlieD said: Also, I recommend the JP 2 piece gas block on a pin and weld barrel. Which handguard did you use with the JP 2 piece block and did you have to remove any material to make it fit? We are talking about the JPGS-9D correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 11 hours ago, CharlieD said: SMOS is an OEM for companies like Larue and Noveske, well not Noveske any more. Everything they make is top notch. That 13.7" barrel is impressive. They also make a 16" rifle length barrel i would like to try. How does the weight feel. Contacted them and they say the weight is 31 oz.....almost 2 pounds...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 13 hours ago, Terry44 said: Which handguard did you use with the JP 2 piece block and did you have to remove any material to make it fit? We are talking about the JPGS-9D correct? I used the SMOS handguard. I used a dremel sanding wheel to remove some material to make sure there was zero contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, apetrulis01 said: How does the weight feel. Contacted them and they say the weight is 31 oz.....almost 2 pounds...... It feels exactly the same as my Stretch 16 built on the same receiver set. I'm not fan of lightweight builds. I find a heavier rifle shoots flatter, but I wouldn't consider this a heavy rifle. I recall seeing the specs and thinking it was heavier than I wanted, but it handles and shoots so nice. You're getting it for 3 gun, you'll love it. Edited March 1, 2018 by CharlieD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banacek Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Does anyone reload differently when shooting the really short (pistol) style ARs in .223? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny10 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 2/28/2018 at 10:51 PM, CharlieD said: It feels exactly the same as my Stretch 16 built on the same receiver set. I'm not fan of lightweight builds. I find a heavier rifle shoots flatter, but I wouldn't consider this a heavy rifle. I recall seeing the specs and thinking it was heavier than I wanted, but it handles and shoots so nice. You're getting it for 3 gun, you'll love it. A heavier rifle shoots flatter? Can you expound on that a bit more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, Swanny10 said: A heavier rifle shoots flatter? Can you expound on that a bit more? Perhaps a poor choice of words on my part. A heavier gun is more stable and there is less movement with recoil. The less the reticle moves off the target and the quicker it returns to the target the happier I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny10 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, CharlieD said: Perhaps a poor choice of words on my part. A heavier gun is more stable and there is less movement with recoil. The less the reticle moves off the target and the quicker it returns to the target the happier I am. 10-4. I thought maybe you meant to say “faster”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 White Oak Armament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny10 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 19 minutes ago, troupe said: White Oak Armament Please help me out here troupe, where can I find a 13.5 inch WOA Wylde barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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