Aim Surplus 16" QPQ Barrel w/ Pinned Gas Block

[KW900A]

I apologize for the sub par photos. I took these with my I-telephone last night before going to bed

There was some discussion about the source of the Aim Surplus barrels in the deals thread, well I couldn't pass up $120 to my door for a presumably high quality barrel with a pinned gas block. I promised pics of it when it showed so here we go. I will add, their shipping was on point. I ordered it at 0630 Wednesday and got delivery confirmation at 1240 Friday. Very impressive. Anyway...

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah96/kw900a/2EF64D35-A90A-43B9-8A4A-62B83047DD80_zpsocddwuql.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/kw900a/media/2EF64D35-A90A-43B9-8A4A-62B83047DD80_zpsocddwuql.jpg.html)

The barrel came heat sealed in a plastic sleeve, it was packed really well in the shipping box, not pictured. It also included a gas tube roll pin.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah96/kw900a/ECD1F06D-5BC7-441C-B70B-1EE8FFBD2FE9_zpsmlcludz4.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/kw900a/media/ECD1F06D-5BC7-441C-B70B-1EE8FFBD2FE9_zpsmlcludz4.jpg.html)

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah96/kw900a/CF03CC89-CF59-43F5-A5EB-D1F19EC95826_zpsb8cvhizj.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/kw900a/media/CF03CC89-CF59-43F5-A5EB-D1F19EC95826_zpsb8cvhizj.jpg.html)

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah96/kw900a/79EACC84-60BC-4A0B-98D7-130403F51A69_zpsbqjvowsj.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/kw900a/media/79EACC84-60BC-4A0B-98D7-130403F51A69_zpsbqjvowsj.jpg.html)

Finish looked good on the barrel, no blemishes or defects and the block was solidly pinned

There were no random BA markings, and I do not have a BA barrel to compare, but the consensus earlier was that these are BA barrels

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah96/kw900a/F9FAB44A-DCFD-4929-B5C9-0173F3C3029C_zpsidgikyxa.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/kw900a/media/F9FAB44A-DCFD-4929-B5C9-0173F3C3029C_zpsidgikyxa.jpg.html)

Aside from the standard caliber/twist markings, I found this forge mark, at least I believe its a forge mark

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah96/kw900a/7E9BBEF0-521F-4C45-95EE-6A0597DC1BFB_zpssseztcrg.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/kw900a/media/7E9BBEF0-521F-4C45-95EE-6A0597DC1BFB_zpssseztcrg.jpg.html)

That's all I have for now. It will be going on my current build once my Fortis rail arrives next week. Cheers. I can take better pictures of a certain part tonight if need be.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Barrel Looks really good! Markings and finish looks just like BA. That's a great deal for what I bet is a great barrel. Ill add a photo for comparison.

3382

[FortTom]

Nice, wonder if they make that in a thin lightweight profile. Sure would save a lot of work! Just attach gas tube and tighten down....

FT[:D]

[fledge]

FT, they do. It's $210 with the pinned block.

http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-556-gov-pencil-carbine-cmv-modern-barrel.html

[BoilerUp]

FT, they do. It's $210 with the pinned block.

http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-556-gov-pencil-carbine-cmv-modern-barrel.html

Here is the skinny Hanson profile barrel w/ pinned gas block for $155 shipped: http://www.monmouthreloading.com/shop/ballistic-advantage-556-performance-series-16-hanson-barrel-625/

[FortTom]

Here is the skinny Hanson profile barrel w/ pinned gas block for $155 shipped: http://www.monmouthreloading.com/shop/ballistic-advantage-556-performance-series-16-hanson-barrel-625/

Thanks, may score one of these for my last, or next to last project, as soon as I see if my P80 "PLOCK" runs o.k. or not.

Wanted to get axlnut to paint me a multi-cam pattern rifle.

FT[:D]

[KW900A]

Plock, I like it!

Thanks for the comparison pic medic

[mustangfreek]

Thanks for the pics, sure looks like a BA barrel..

Let us know how it shoots.

[doubletap]

Is it very difficult to get the pin in the gas block out and back in when installing the barrel nut? Thanks

[mustangfreek]

Is it very difficult to get the pin in the gas block out and back in when installing the barrel nut? Thanks

No, just a little hammer work and a punch