Wilson Stainless v. Wilson CM

[Wingnut357]

Final decision time.

I'm torn between the 16" Mid-length SS barrel here >>
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=274&CFID=8986419&CFTOKEN=96788866

and the 16" Carbine Fluted Chrome-lined barrel here (THIS WILL SOON HAVE 1:7 RIFLING, which is what I will purchase) >>
http://www.yhm.net/store/barrels.html

I will be purchasing a Specter Free-float from YHM, and they offer free-installation, so it would be more convenient to have them mount the barrel and the forearm.
This rifle is intended to be a general-purpose rifle. Decent out to 200 yards or so, yet able to withstand South Florida in a post-Katrina type scenario.

I have a few questions for you lovely, brilliant people.



1. Is the Mid-length gas system substantially better than the carbine?

2. Will the cool-looking fluting result in a barrel that shoots 5MOA?

3. Is there a reason that people only seem to use SS barrels for competition and not SHTF-type scenarios? Are they heavier/delicate/too shiny or something?


Answer me these questions three and I swear won't post again until I am sharing pics of the completed build.

[desertfox]

Final decision time.


1. Is the Mid-length gas system substantially better than the carbine?

2. Will the cool-looking fluting result in a barrel that shoots 5MOA?

3. Is there a reason that people only seem to use SS barrels for competition and not SHTF-type scenarios? Are they heavier/delicate/too shiny or something?


1: NO, carbine system works just fine. I have several of each. I do find the midlength system to be a little smoother. I also think the midlength looks more perportionate (sp?) on a 16" and 14.5" then the carbine does, but that is just my opinion.

2: if the fluting is done right, it should not have a major effect on the accuracy.

3: SS is a heavier barrel. it will also cost you more. You can get a S.S. barrel coated, or coat it yourself (I like duracoat myself).....I thinkit is more of a weight and cost issue then anything. the S.S. will have more corrosion resistence though........

Feel free to ask more questions if you have any.....