Howdy all,
New to the forum, new to shooting 300, first post.
I’m wanting to put a VSeven 6.5” match grade barrel on my 300 pistol. I would only run subs through it, always using a SilencerCo Octane suppressor (still waiting on the tax stamp).
My main reason I want a 6.5” barrel is to have the suppressor tucked in the handguard; I like the aesthetics, and appreciate the added length of the handguard.
Any advise, tips, reasons to/not to run a 6.5” barrel?
Thanks In Advance.
Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
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Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
Aesthetics doesn't make it sound any better.
If anything, the shorter barrel will allow more unburned powder into your suppressor, which will make it LOUDER.
If anything, the shorter barrel will allow more unburned powder into your suppressor, which will make it LOUDER.
When those totally ignorant of firearms make laws, you end up with totally ignorant firearm laws.
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Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
What John said. It will be loud, especially with factory ammo. As long as you're cool with that, go for it.
Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
You can still use a longer barrel and then use a longer handguard and still be able to cover over some of the suppressor if that's what you're going for.
Rifle length handguard over a 10 or 11 inch barrel or even full length handguards are available.
Rifle length handguard over a 10 or 11 inch barrel or even full length handguards are available.
When those totally ignorant of firearms make laws, you end up with totally ignorant firearm laws.
Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
That’s what I read... I currently have a 10.5” on now; how much louder would the 6.5” be?John A. wrote:Aesthetics doesn't make it sound any better.
If anything, the shorter barrel will allow more unburned powder into your suppressor, which will make it LOUDER.
Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
In fairness, I would have no way of guessing, but it would be louder nonetheless.
I have an 8.5" barrel and I wish that I had went with a 10 or 11 inch for that very reason.
I have an 8.5" barrel and I wish that I had went with a 10 or 11 inch for that very reason.
When those totally ignorant of firearms make laws, you end up with totally ignorant firearm laws.
Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
Definitely something I need to consider before purchasing.
I appreciate the insight; thank you.
I appreciate the insight; thank you.
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Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
I've had a couple V7 6.5"s, as well as other 4.75-7.5" barrels. I love the V7 and usually run it tucked. It's a nice barrel, I usually run Barnes 110's or Federal 120's through it, and it does very well with american eagle 220 subs as well as discreet ballistics 190's. It's a solid barrel!brupe wrote:Definitely something I need to consider before purchasing.
I appreciate the insight; thank you.
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Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
I like the mp5sd handguard.
I looked into doing that with my integral AR9 that I made, but there would be no way that it would fit on mine. With my tube being 1.75" OD, I opted to use an M203 launcher handguard because I knew it would work better and overall I'm not disappointed in how it worked.
I looked into doing that with my integral AR9 that I made, but there would be no way that it would fit on mine. With my tube being 1.75" OD, I opted to use an M203 launcher handguard because I knew it would work better and overall I'm not disappointed in how it worked.
When those totally ignorant of firearms make laws, you end up with totally ignorant firearm laws.
Re: Insight on switching to a 6.5 inch barrel
For what it’s worth, an 8” barrel with a 7” suppressor with a 12” handgaurd, leaves 2” of suppressor past the guard. I wouldn’t go much less than that personally.
The shortest barrel I was comfortable with as far a noise is concerned was 7 1/2”. You could tell a noticeable change at every half inch. This is with carefully tuned handloads to minimize muzzle and port noise. I finally stayed with 8” after trying 8 1/2- 6 1/2. It was personal choice.
For length and handling I prefer the 8” barrel. For noise and faster shooting I prefer a 10” carbine gassed upper. It has less noise and recoil.
Both of Those are worthless without custom ammo.
The shortest barrel I was comfortable with as far a noise is concerned was 7 1/2”. You could tell a noticeable change at every half inch. This is with carefully tuned handloads to minimize muzzle and port noise. I finally stayed with 8” after trying 8 1/2- 6 1/2. It was personal choice.
For length and handling I prefer the 8” barrel. For noise and faster shooting I prefer a 10” carbine gassed upper. It has less noise and recoil.
Both of Those are worthless without custom ammo.
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