SOCOM barrel
Very nice barrel. Accurate!
Stripped SOCOM barrel for your Block II build
If you're looking for a clone correct barrel for your SOPMOD Block II build look no further. These are an excellent value as they are accurate and properly gassed. I run mine with a Surefire SOCOM556-RC2. Whoever thinks a stripped barrel should come drilled for FSB pins must have ate paint chips as a child.
Colt SOCOM
Received it on September 27th, shoot it the next day, this barrel is the same as my BCM SOCOM, Tac driver. Five stars
good product
it's a good product, and Brownells' fast shipping and excellent customer support make me very happy. I just wonder why my barrel has a front sling swivel,while previous buyers and pictures on the internet do not have.Is it a promotional gift ?
Great Colt SOCOM
It looked like a weird mix of good and bad reviews on this barrel. My example, purchased around early Dec. 2020 was in perfect, new condition, easy to install and has shot absolutely great. I paired it with Aero upper and lower and a Centurion free float rail that goes around the front sight "tower". The rail attaches directly to the mil-spec barrel nut, so everything was super easy. I did have to remove the sling swivel for good rail/barrel clearance, but now I have multiple QD on the rail, so no big deal there. I pinned and welded a Surefire Warcomp closed tine flash suppressor and it is now one of my favorite AR rifles. Only thing that beats it is my LMT NZ.....but this didn't cost $3k.
This is a special option.
It is easy to bang the pins out, put the front sight in a vice and saw the sight tower off, then angle grind it to fit under your favorite low pro hand guard. Bang the pins back in and call it good. This is something that any human can do because the alignment and machining is done already. Much better than screw on gas blocks.
Very pleasing purchase
Bought this barrel for a SOPMOD Block II build. Arrived in a timely manner and in excellent condition. I am very happy with the product.
great barrel
very happy with my colt barrel assembly. it was package well and didn't have any damage, and the finish on barrel was nice as well and my front sight is F marked. I am glad I chose the SOCOM barrel, the weight difference is not even noticeable and balances the rifle better. I read the other reviews and its to bad that they received some bad ones.
Excellent Colt Barrel
I still find that these Colt Socom barrels are some of the most consistently accurate and high quality barrels on the market. The only negative I found with my sample of one is that there was a decent coating of rough phosphate on the feed ramps, which could cause issues. A little bit of hand polishing before installation cleaned it right up, though. I'm happy to see them back on the market. Colt just needs to keep solid quality control on these. Overall, these barrels are still a great buy for serious rifle shooters.
Good barrel so far
Mine came sealed in a blue plastic Colt bag. The barrel itself seemed well machined except for a small blemish at the barrel crown, but as far as I can tell it has not affected accuracy. The barrel nut required a shim to time to my Mega Arms upper receiver, but that is something that can happen with any receiver/barrel combo. So far I'm happy with my purchase, I would recommend one of these to a friend.
