As you know there's a metric crap ton of information out there regarding the AR platform. (And, as you also know, a metric crap ton is 1.6x a regular crap ton, but still not quite as much as a long crap ton.)
I have it in mind to build at least 1 "clone" rifle. In my mind, I'm thinking probably a 20" gun with a fixed stock. Probably not "national match" quality since I don't have a NM rear sight set. Anyhow...
I also think that I may want something like a dissipator clone or which ever model it was with the shorter proportions / super long flash hider on it. But I've heard that true dissipator guns are hard to get running right IF you make it a true clone. Apparently now there's a company that's making faux dissy barrels with carbine or mid-length gas tubes. I'm digressing again.
So - where to begin to even look at barrels? I don't need to spend a bunch of money on these things; but at the same time I don't want crap, either?
Is it more economical to buy a barrel that already has the FSB/Gas block (and maybe D-Ring) already assembled? Or potentially buy a barrel separate and then mount the FSB and other sundries to it? (provided correct diameter)? I'd think there's more to go wrong doing that, right? Like need an F2 marked FSB or somehing?
I'm rambling.
What say you all?
I have it in mind to build at least 1 "clone" rifle. In my mind, I'm thinking probably a 20" gun with a fixed stock. Probably not "national match" quality since I don't have a NM rear sight set. Anyhow...
I also think that I may want something like a dissipator clone or which ever model it was with the shorter proportions / super long flash hider on it. But I've heard that true dissipator guns are hard to get running right IF you make it a true clone. Apparently now there's a company that's making faux dissy barrels with carbine or mid-length gas tubes. I'm digressing again.
So - where to begin to even look at barrels? I don't need to spend a bunch of money on these things; but at the same time I don't want crap, either?
Is it more economical to buy a barrel that already has the FSB/Gas block (and maybe D-Ring) already assembled? Or potentially buy a barrel separate and then mount the FSB and other sundries to it? (provided correct diameter)? I'd think there's more to go wrong doing that, right? Like need an F2 marked FSB or somehing?
I'm rambling.
What say you all?