Choose from barrel lengths from 11.5 inches through 20 inches and anything you might desire in between. B) The USMC wanted full HBAR because we were (are?) The Everyday Marksman is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, audible.com, and any other website that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. To demonstrate a variety of options, we obtained four identical standard 16-inch mid-length gas system barrels with government profiles (and 0.750-inch gas block) from Bravo Company USA. This is most people, including military members who live with their rifles. Criterion makes their own Hybrid Profiles in both medium taper and light taper that meet a middle ground between the two. Heavy barrels warp less, which also makes them more accurate. - Heavier barrel kept muzzle climp and recoil to a minimum. There are a lot of stories out there, so let’s get to the source. A lot of their techniques and choices of rifle components have origins in competition. Competition shooters participate in matches where they can be shooting out to distances of 1,000 yards, and military snipers may also be required to take accurate shots over long distances. It’s fine, but my preference would have been the lightest profile. The friction of a bullet moving through the barrel generates heat which causes some warping to the barrel. im building an AR15 for home defense and wont be using it for range or hunting. Only the misinformed. Profile is the first thing we are going to talk about. The Marines were the driving factor in the adjustable rear sights of the M16A2 as well. They are quite expensive and not needed unless you are a competitive shooter or military sniper. The original AR-15, and M16, had the so-called “standard” profile. M4: 16" Thin under the handguard, thicker in front of the sight, but has a groove cut there (to mount the front of the M203 grenade launcher on the military guns). Given the choice, I’d rather the standard lightweight profile become the most popular again. The gas port on a genuine SOCOM barrel has a diameter of 0.062” and the barrel employs a carbine-length gas system. Today, we discuss the difference in performance between 16" M4 / gov. Had my Bushmaster 20" HBAR turned down to A2 profile. The organizational inertia was too strong and the contracts were already signed. In contrast, a thick profile from end to end, the “HBAR” profile, makes a heavy rifle that sustains accuracy over a long string of shots. Match grade barrels have very high standards for accuracy so the shooter can get a tight pattern of shots. - accurate for longer periods when using sustained rate of fire. Barrel Twist Rate: 1:9 Barrel Profile: .750" Diameter Heavy Barrel Hand-guards: Black Composite w/ Heat shield M4 Style Feed Ramps AR-15 Lower Receiver Parts Kit: AR-15 Complete Lower Receiver Parts Kit with Pistol Grip. Usually 20", some 16" Midlengths are made this way. From 4”-24” with varying lengths and finishes including stainless steel, manganese phosphate, and QPQ Nitride. Here is a great clip that pretty much mirrors my experiences with government acquisitions. Differences were; HBAR 1:9, 16 inches, no thread, chrome lined SOCOM 1:7 14.5, thread, chrome lined I added a Cav Arms Compensator (don't start, in NY we are not allowed evil Flash hiders) to help with muzzle rise on the SOCOM. Have you ever seen the movie The Pentagon Wars? This "Pencil" profile Chrome lined barrel is the same size and finish as the original AR-15, XM16E1, M16 and M16A1 models. This is the one that Lt. Col Lutz ascribed to, at least somewhat. I don’t think I’d win that battle, though, as the trend is towards shorter and thicker barrels found in the M4A1. Shooting accuracy is measured in units known as minute of angle, or MOA. Wrapping Up: I believe this barrel does justice to my idea of a modern rifle. However, soon after I started using a borescope with a video recorder and monitor to inspect “bent” barrels. For now, let’s go back to the beginning. I’ll get to that in a bit. I just bought a 20” govt profile 223 stainless wylde barrel, can someone give me any input on the maker of this barrel BAR ??? To demonstrate a variety of options, we obtained four identical standard 16-inch mid-length gas system barrels with government profiles (and 0.750-inch gas block) from Bravo Company USA. I’m new to it all. The highly accurate 20" barrel is chrome lined and machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E steel rifled 1 x 7" RHT. $175.00. Many rifles are suitable for hunting because most game animals are killed from distances of 200 yards or less. The last line of that quote highlights something interesting. 20 inch barrel, one-in-seven-inch twist. Only later did the team realize the actual cause of the drop gauge failure was something entirely different. I’m glad you enjoyed it , First off, just watched The Pentagon Wars. Lt. Col Lutz and his team realized that a heavy barrel all the way through was not a practical solution for a lightweight combat rifle like the M16. We let Colt know what we had deduced, and that is one reason they kept models of “A2’s” in their line-up with A1 profile barrels. - Heavier barrel kept muzzle climp and recoil to a minimum. The two terms are not mutually exclusive, and it is possible to have a match grade HBAR rifle, but not all HBARs are match grade. With the Criterion Barrel, you will have a barrel well suited for a SPR and yet have the longevity of a chrome lined barrel. HBAR stands for heavy barrel, or heavy barrel automatic rifle. Field and Stream: The Science of Shooting Deer: Wayne Van Zwoll on Long Range Shots. Colt SOCOM barrel There was no going back. However, the A2 profile was already down the road for the US Military. I too would like to see the standard lightweight profile become the most popular again. Learn how your comment data is processed. Profile is a way to describe how thick the barrel. 20'' 5.56 HBar 1x9 Nitride Barrel w/ Tower. cut barrels and 16" HBAR (heavy barrel) barrels. Colt listened, and even put out civilian M16A2 copies that still had the standard lightweight profile. Marine Lt. Col Dave Lutz was the program manager for the M16A2 project from 1980 to 1983. USSOCOM issued a Ground Precautionary Message in 1996, ACALA #97-03, demonstrating that most of the heat generated from firing occurs about 3″ to 4″ in front of the chamber. Personally I think the gov't profile is stupid and I wish people would stop producing them : But on the other hand, I don't have much need for a heavy barrel either, unless I'm going to build an RPK-type gun. There’s also Rosco Manufacturing, but they pretty clearly mark their products. Same sight radius, but the aperture is a little bit more precise. I hope you stick around for a while, and maybe even join us. Swapped in a SOCOM M4 barrel. I would write for the site and produce content for free if it was practical, but domains, webspace, and other online services cost money. For more information, check out privacy page. B) The USMC wanted full HBAR because we were (are?) “..everyone wants to be like SOCOM, right?” Wrong. That’s a bonus to marksmanship competitors, or anyone shooting for accuracy, but is less relevant to combat conditions. This was where the Armorer’s Drop Gauge was getting stuck. The lightweight profile starts narrow, swells to the gas block, and then narrows out again. For example, a thin profile all the way down, the “pencil” profile, makes a very lightweight and easy to carry weapon. The Del-Ton AR-15 20" 1x9 Government Profile Barrel barrel was perfect! Most discussions around profile revolve around the 5.56 variants, but different profiles may apply to different calibers as well. On page 1 I wrote what the man who was partly responsible for the adoption of the A2 barrel profile said in regards to the "government" profile. The Marksman’s Trinity: Balance for New and Old Gun Owners, Hey Watch This: DLO’s AR-15 Optics Suggestions, The AR-15 Barrel Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need to Know, LaRue Tactical MBT: The Meticulously Built Trigger Review. This barrel diameter starts at .675″ by the chamber and then tapers down to .625″ under the handguard. Shooters who require extreme accuracy often use HBAR or match grade barrels. This type of barrel has a consistent heavier barrel wall thickness than standard issue, and is a common upgrade for AR15 type rifles. The thicker barrel at the muzzle became the new standard. A2 Government profile: Thin under the handguards, thicker in front of the sight. Choose from barrel lengths from 11.5 inches through 20 inches and anything you might desire in between. Some of the characteristics I liked about it vs the Gov profile were. Add to Cart ; 18" 5.56 SPR Rifle Length AR 15 Barrel w/ Ops 12, Modern Series 0 Review . I often link to products and companies that I receive nothing from because I genuinely think it’s a good product. That is a pretty good description of the average combat rifle. The Government profile was an attempt to prevent the barrel from bending when used with a bayonet. Lilja Precison Rifle Barrels: What Makes a Rifle Barrel Accurate? But those ounces are all on the front of the rifle, so it slows down the handling a bit in favor of stable marksmanship. The rifle looks goods, weighs about a pound less, and I've not noticed any loss in accuracy. It only weighs 4.8 ounces more than the previous “standard” profile, so it’s not a huge weight increase. It’s a great little movie about the origins of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and the bureaucratic mess that was its development. Now Hear This: Are 22LR Trainers Overhyped? So about the only advantage of the A2 profile was to give the rifle a little more muzzle hang. The design is a medium taper, and dubbed the SOCOM profile. My primary goal is providing you with quality information and recommendations. So the Logisitcs people had “Barrels Bending” on their list of “M16A1” things to “Improve” right after listing “Handguards Breaking.”. So we went with this “improvement.”. It was quite literally designed because A) Somebody made a boo-boo using a straightness gauge. Match barrels are built specifically for accuracy, and are built for an accuracy of 1 MOA or less. It’s simply an arrangement I have with the retailer. One of the greatest mysteries of the modern AR-15 is the so-called Government Profile Barrel. - accurate for longer periods when using sustained rate of fire. The Faxon pencil, or gunner profile, is more than adequate for an infantry or duty weapon in my humble opinion. A visual comparison of a 16" Government Profile barrel (on top) and a 16" Lightweight Profile barrel on the bottom. The gas port on a genuine SOCOM barrel has a diameter of 0.062” and the barrel employs a carbine-length gas system. I’ve seen them at JSE Surplus, but don’t know the manufacturer. That’s not to say it doesn’t have its benefits, though. ar-15 5.56/.223 16" sabre defence mid-length government profile upper assembly includes all original sabre defence products. Matt is the primary author and owner of The Everyday Marksman. I wanted to build a rifle that breaks from traditional builds of the HBAR SPR style builds vs … $165.00. You’d think that’s where the mass should be. We “experts” thought this bending was from rough handling like during bayonet drills, etc., as an absence of any mid-barrel handguard damage in these rifles made one assume the fulcrum of such bending was the bayonet lug. Rosco Manufacturing Purebred Barrel, Government Profile, .223 WYLDE (3) $175.00 (Save 10%) $157.50 3 models Criterion Barrels AR-15 HBAR Rifle Gas System Barrel (2) As Low As (Save Up to 12%) $269.99 Secondly, the amount of weight you're saving on a pencil compared to a gov profile barrel is negligible. He's former military officer turned professional tech sector trainer. They are built to exacting tolerances and tend to have a tighter specifications than non-match barrels. The rifle looks goods, weighs about a pound less, and I've not noticed any loss in accuracy. Mission drives gear. You can find that by clicking on this link. HBAR rifles rely on the properties of a heavier barrel to make them more accurate than a lighter barrel. This was an advantage on rapid follow up shots/Hammers,etc . The benefit, if anything, to the new profile was that the extra weight in front added some “hang.” That means a slight forward balance of a rifle that helps it settle into the supporting hand. Because a profile doesn't make a barrel more accurate, but maybe Colt does something different with the HBAR. I've taken advantage of Kurt's Service. $160.00. Whether you need a lightweight AR barrel, a government profile barrel or an AR heavy barrel profile for your next build, Del-Ton has it. He was later the VP for Military Operations at Knights Armament Company. Thank you for coming by The Everyday Marksman. But a question. On page 1 I wrote what the man who was partly responsible for the adoption of the A2 barrel profile said in regards to the "government" profile. My first and so far only has a Gov’t profile. Please view details for more information. So they made only the front of the barrel thicker to increase strength. It works well as a barrel, and I expect you’ll have a blast with it. The SOCOM barrel has a stripped weight of 1 pound, 14 ounces. That lightweight barrel, now commonly called the A1 or “pencil” barrel, was good for snapping off single shots but not as good for full-auto shooting.At the request of the Marines the M16A2 was given a chromed bore and a heavier barrel profile forward of the gas block, mainly to minimize the chance of bending (one of the A1’s most common failures in close combat). Differences were; HBAR 1:9, 16 inches, no thread, chrome lined SOCOM 1:7 14.5, thread, chrome lined I added a Cav Arms Compensator (don't start, in NY we are not allowed evil Flash hiders) to help with muzzle rise on the SOCOM. Faxon’s “Gunner” profile errs on the lightweight side at 1.37 lbs. Its 20" A2-profile barrel, mated with its fixed stock, result in a perfect off-hand balance. There is nothing wrong with gov profile barrels. 16" 5.56 Government Profile Midlength AR 15 Barrel, Modern Series 0 Review . So what is an affiliate link? They are great for weapons that get carried a lot and shot on a light to medium schedule. Just before the gas block, it widens again to around .75″ through the rest of the barrel. Lower receiver parts Made by current government contractors and will work with any MilSpec lower receiver. Now it’s your turn. This keeps the sights more stable and reduces the “wobble zone” while aiming. They've been in use for decades for a reason. Most barrels before that were HBAR. Barrel Contours: Tale of the Tape. Cost includes refinishing the barrel. There is no benefit for an AR-15 to have an M4 profile barrel aside from historical accuracy (but even then, it needs to be a 14.5" barrel). As you’ll see in the paragraphs that follow, the engineers thought they knew the problem, and applied a solution. I’ve seen Ballistic Advantage make a similar barrel, but not in 20″ length. So we made that part of the barrel thicker because we did not want the excess weight of a full length heavy barrel. Thanks for posting this one. That is only 2 ounces heavier than the ubiquitous 16” government profile barrel found on the Colt 6920. This site and its community are a labor of love. We sent three of them to Adco Firearms to be dimpled, fluted and turned down to a lightweight contour. Colt SOCOM barrel upper features: sabre defence 16" 4150 cmv 5.56 nato 1-9 twist government profile barrel with feedrampssabre defence 7075-t6 forged flat top t-marke.. In my opinion they're the medium between pencil and HBAR. Thanks for reading! When the design work for the M16A2 happened in the 80’s, the design team shifted away from the standard lightweight style. Swapped in a SOCOM M4 barrel. If you are looking for a Military quality Pencil profile 20" barrel for your Retro build.. or want a Light Weight Barrel for your modern build then this is one of the nicest barrels available. At 200 yards 1 MOA is two inches square, and at 300 yards 1 MOA is a three-inch grouping. If you read my recommendations for your first rifle or barrel selection, recall that I said lightweight barrels are the most useful. This A2 Gov't. Bottom line- I like it. That is only 2 ounces heavier than the ubiquitous 16” government profile barrel found on the Colt 6920. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Cost was $55 plus $10 for shipping. Hi Clifford, it’s difficult to say who the manufacturer is. $175.00. $165.00. There are times where I link to specific products or companies that I recommend. There is nothing wrong with gov profile barrels. Another great option is the hybrid profile, where the barrel starts thicker by the receiver and gets thinner towards the muzzle. Configured like the early "Colt Sporter II" I used an A1 upper and sights with A2 everything else. The less material, the more the barrel is going to "whip". This was noted by most all the Operational Test participants, especially when they fired the standing/off-hand leg of our rifle qualification course. Our Price: $185.00. In testing using the bayonet lug as a fulcrum, and applying calibrated mechanical pressure to the muzzle, the new barrel was about 9 times more resistant to bend and take a set than an M16A1 profile. An A2 Flash Suppressor, and standard A2 Front Sight are fitted. The Everyday Marksman is primarily funded by readers like you. Check out my affiliate disclosure page, which has a bit more information. Home » Equipment » The Story of the Government Profile Barrel. Some of the characteristics I liked about it vs the Gov profile were. $160.00. I personally think the URG-I failed to address a big gripe with earlier M4s and that was weight. The gauge wouldn’t pass through the bore, so the assumption was that the barrel was “bent.”, We (Marines) were replacing a lot of “bent” barrels that were determined to be “bent” because the Armorer’s Bore Drop Gauge would not freely pass through some barrels during Ordnance Inspections (LTI’s). Whether you need a lightweight AR barrel, a government profile barrel or an AR heavy barrel profile for your next build, Del-Ton has it. For the price of a box of ammo, you can help keep the lights on and the content flowing. Another story tells us that aggressive bayonet drills were the source of bending. The new technical data package was already written and put into effect. The front sight post is square, versus round, and honestly, I slightly prefer the sight fixture of the A2. The greater the distance, the larger the target grouping can be. What is your experience with the government profile barrel, and what would you rather use? I didn’t choose that profile, one way or the other-it was just part of a model that fit my budget. The heavy barrel dampens harmonic vibrations as a bullet moves through the barrel, so bullet groupings at a distance are tighter, and the MOA is smaller. The SOCOM barrel has a stripped weight of 1 pound, 14 ounces. There’s not really anything wrong with the gov’t profile barrel, honestly. The Glock Platform includes options that are threaded or non-threaded. We'd love to hear your thoughts, leave a comment. I can’t think of anyone off the top of my head. To ensure you have the best experience possible, this website uses cookies. This profile seems backward when you look at it. The rifling, or groves, in a match barrel are designed to increase the accuracy of the shot, and there may be porting holes in the barrel to reduce recoil. Sale Price: $161.50 . By the time they realized that the “problem” was something entirely different, it was already too late. Add to Cart ; 18" 5.56 SPR Rifle Length AR 15 Barrel w/ Ops 12, Modern Series 0 Review . They've been in use for decades for a reason. JoeBob dun saved you $8.50! I could never understand why so many people offer M4 barrels as a selling point, especially when they're 16" and made of the incorrect steel. obsessed with our Belleau Wood fantasy. Fantastic story! The government profile became the new standard, even though it wasn’t all that useful for its intended purpose. Delta Team Tactical has a massive selection of barrel options for custom AR-15, LR-308/AR-10, and Glock builds. Some years ago he shared the story of the government profile barrel on AR-15.com. This is a geometrical measurement, but in practical terms if a good marksman can put a group of five shots into a one-inch square at 100 yards, the rifle is considered accurate to 1 MOA. The takeaway of this story is that just because the government does something, that doesn’t mean it’s the right answer for everyone. Despite the humor and head shaking that is government acquisitions, the government profile isn’t all bad. If you click on the link and buy something, then I receive a small commission, typically 4% to 5% of the sale. The extra thickness near the muzzle has no measurable difference in accuracy, even in rapid fire. This build up was caused by a burr left from drilling/reaming the gas port. In my opinion they're the medium between pencil and HBAR. Because a profile doesn't make a barrel more accurate, but maybe Colt does something different with the HBAR. A match grade barrel is custom designed to have better accuracy through barrel diameter, rifling and whatever else the gunsmith feels will make each particular weapon perform best. I was building a rifle that incorporated the features that I love from both the M-16A1 of my youth, and the "Colt Sporter Match Hbar". But the government was already too far down the road. Had my Bushmaster 20" HBAR turned down to A2 profile. Today, we call this a “pencil” profile. This was an advantage on rapid follow up shots/Hammers,etc . There was internal pressure to make the entire barrel thicker. Sorry we are currently sold out. Eventually, all modern enthusiasts ask why that happened. Government-specified barrel profile increased to between 0.675 and 0.575 inches; A2: Also referred to as the "government" or "gov't" profile. The one you purchased will do fine at home defense. Whatever length you’re looking to build, there are AR 15 5.56 barrels ready for your project. Not to mention practice ammo and gear to review. It was quite literally designed because A) Somebody made a boo-boo using a straightness gauge. The weight savings to go from the gov’t to a pencil isn’t huge, so don’t think you need to rush out and replace it any time soon. We sent three of them to Adco Firearms to be dimpled, fluted and turned down to a lightweight contour. Quantity: Sorry we are currently sold out. No, my commission comes at no additional cost to you. Gain insights from pros, new content notifications, vendor discount alerts, and more! Ballistic Advantage AR-15 16" 5.56 Pencil Profile Midlength AR 15 Barrel, Modern Series This item is currently on order MSRP: $170.00 . AR-15 lore tells us that GIs were using their rifles as pry bars to open crates, and they were bending the barrels by the muzzle doing it. These days, everyone wants to be like SOCOM, right? Excellent write-up.… Read more ». Notice how the government profile starts narrow swells out for the gas block, and then remains heavier out to the muzzle. ... 20'' Del-Ton 5.56 Government Profile 1x9 Moly Stripped Barrel. HBAR stands for heavy barrel, or heavy barrel automatic rifle. I've taken advantage of Kurt's Service. The Marines have always prided themselves on their marksmanship skills. This type of barrel has a consistent heavier barrel wall thickness than standard issue, and is a common upgrade for AR15 type rifles. 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