13" AR-15 barrel?

[jlewis406]

Does anyone make a quality 13'' or 13.5'' inch AR-15 lightweight barrel?

The reason I ask is because I want to build an upper with a 13''ish barrel and a Noveske KX3 flash suppressor (pinned) to make an AOL 16'', then throw a 14 or 15'' lightweight handguard on it.

I imagine it looking like the attached picture, but 16'' AOL so I don't need to do SBR paperwork. Thanks for your time.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

11.5 inches has been a proven length for many decades in any variation of projectile, muzzle device and suppression options. This is the best starting point in selecting; gas port, gas block, tube style and hand guards for a 13 inch barrel.

If you can't easily get your hands on the exact length you want, I'd start with a 14.5/16 of known quality, cut-shoulder-thread&crown it for the desired suppressor and address gas port modification after assembly and projectile choice.

 

[madcratebuilder]

I would contact ADCO, they can build the barrel and pin the pig.