Speedo66
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Thanks for finding those videos and sharing.
Even well before the point of failure those barrels were trashed on this critical section.
The M4 cuts make little sense even for the military. I would have been wiser to keep a mid length and
redesign the M203 bracket and even the grenade launcher from scratch vs compromising
the design of the service carbine. also keep 5/8 threads at the muzzle.
What I don't get is why people buy M4 style barrels and other fancy cuts for their ARs.
I cannot think of one single reasonable explanation. I know most people will not plan to ever use an AR for
suppressing fire but still.. a better more robust design doesn't have to be bulk nor heavy.
Unfortunately, most kits, etc. seem to come standard with the M4 profile. I would have preferred a lightweight barrel, but all the sale deals at the time included the M4 profile.
I guess the companies all feel everyone wants to play army.
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