looking for 18.6 inch carbine length barrel

[ACEPWN]

looking for 18.6 inch carbine length gas system barrel for a modern sporter build i have in mind. thought i saw one on the EE a while ago but cant find anything on it now.

any help would be appreciated, thank you!

 

[jiffx2781]

The only 18.6" barrel with a carbine length gas port you might come across is a WK180-C take off barrel. The gas port is larger than what is required for an AR (or in your case a MS) so it has to have an adjustable gas block to get it to function.

 

[adamg]

Can I be the guy that says 'you are doing it wrong'?

 

[polkey]

Pretty sure the barrels that came on the Colt Canada MRR 18.6" are carbine length gas system, if anyone has parted one out.

 

[FoxLover]

Same here im desperately looking for one and camo across a mrr one on ####### but it sold before i got my hands on it

 

[BioPace]

looking for 18.6 inch carbine length gas system barrel for a modern sporter build i have in mind. thought i saw one on the EE a while ago but cant find anything on it now.

any help would be appreciated, thank you!

Go on then... Tell us why you want a Carbine gas 18.6" barrel. You're not wrong for wanting one - want whatever you want. But tell us...

 

[Blastattack]

You absolutely do not want carbine gas if you can absolutely avoid it. Rifle length is the only way to go for a long barrel.

 

[Twan]

I made an 18.6 AR barrel with carbine gas - functions great!

 

[Poker_Police]

It’s sure to ‘work’, however especially for the OP if you have a chance somehow, shoot a rifle length system then shoot a carbine length. The recoil impulse is (IMO) substantively different. Rifle length is much softer and enjoyable to shoot.

 

[b_w.]

Don't disagree with the above. Mid or rifle is smoother but there is nothing wrong with carbine length on a 223.

 

[hbean]

Carbine length gas system on a 18.6" barrel is harder on the rifle, the excessive pressure and gas causes unnecessary wear on your internals, it is generally something you want to avoid and you will have a hard time finding such combination from any reputable barrel maker.

 

[ACEPWN]

I’m certain wear on the internals is not a thing I’ll be concerned about considering how much I shoot. And the reason for wanting this combination is simply to put a mock suppressor on the end of it to make it look like a M4 carbine with a suppressor.

I understand the mechanics of a shorter gas system and the “recoil” I will feel but it’s not for anything else other then another upper that looks sick as ####.

 

[jiffx2781]

I’m certain wear on the internals is not a thing I’ll be concerned about considering how much I shoot. And the reason for wanting this combination is simply to put a mock suppressor on the end of it to make it look like a M4 carbine with a suppressor.

I understand the mechanics of a shorter gas system and the “recoil” I will feel but it’s not for anything else other then another upper that looks sick as ####.

Would a barrel with a mid length gas port not leave you with enough length forward of the gas block for the faux suppressor?

I don't have the answer off hand but it might not hurt to look into it as you will have a better chance of finding a barrel with a mid length port.

 

[ACEPWN]

Mid length would work but again it’s for aesthetics. If I can’t find a barrel by the time I have another upper I’ll probably just do that still look the part I’m sure.