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Schuetzenman
07-15-2011, 09:35 PM
A midlength gas system light weight profile 16" carbine barrel! I've been thinking about a barrel like this for 3 years and it looks like Daniel Defense is making them now. Aim has them in stock.
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XDD10143&name=Daniel+Defense+16%22+5.56mm+Lightweight+Mid-length+CHF+Barrel+-+w%2fFSB&groupid=6

AK-J
07-15-2011, 10:55 PM
Actually DTI has one as well, for a lower price. (Though I don't doubt the Daniel Defense is most likely a better barrel.)

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_16_Mid_Length_LW_Barrel_p/bl1088.htm

Schuetzenman
07-16-2011, 08:01 AM
Hadn't seen the Del-ton before. It also must be realtively new on the market. I do note that the DD barrel is hammer forged so it should be quite high quality. I also notice the front sight on the DTI unit does not have the front sight post, spring or detent pin, also no sling swivel. Probably raise the price $40 easy to get those parts.

AK-J
07-16-2011, 12:49 PM
Yeah, the DTI one came out earlier this year. Still pretty new to the market.

I don't know about the other parts, but from the pictures they have of the DD unit at AIM, it doesn't appear that it has a sling swivel either. I wouldn't be surprized if the DD unit didn't have the front sight post, spring, or detent pin either.

If I was in the market for such a barrel, it would be hard to choose which one to go with. I do like the DD one though. It's just good to see these type of barrel out there now.