New outer barrel?

chaz · January 19th, 2015, 21:43

I am in the process of putting on a new, longer rail on my VFC M4 and as a result will need a slightly longer outer barrel.
I am looking for a 13" barrel, prefer something lighter then the stock outer barrel. Maybe a really stupid question but do all AEG outer barrels fit all guns? I am looking at a 13" G&P outer barrel in aluminum.
OR
Do I/Should I stick with VFC outer barrels?

Other good quality brands?

R.I.T.Z · January 19th, 2015, 22:13

G&P barrels are CW threaded just so you're aware.
Honestly I'd go with a VFC or Madbull barrel

EOD Steve · January 19th, 2015, 23:05

Most outer barrels "fit" VFC bodies, but you'll get a bit of rotational play. Might not be a big deal for you and you can actually fix that during installation.

I've had great success with 5KU barrels believe it or not. Madbull is an obvious alternative choice but my first choice would be a VFC OEM barrel...

7.62 · January 19th, 2015, 23:28

I swapped my 14.5" VFC OEM for a madbull aluminum DD 16" lightweight profile. Only problem is that it's still a two-piece barrel. What a fuckin' mess, two-piece barrels. They never align just right and you need to loctite the two parts together to prevent them from wobbling.

Wilkie · January 20th, 2015, 01:27

I recommend one of Madbull's steel barrels. Heavy and solid

chaz · January 22nd, 2015, 21:50

Aluminum vs. steel madbull outer barrels? Pros and Cons of each?

ThunderCactus · January 22nd, 2015, 22:08

one is light, one is heavy.

SuperCriollo · January 22nd, 2015, 22:17

The finish on steel barrels is closer to the real steel, and the wear beautifuly, unlike the aluminum stuff
Also, depending on your rail system , you might want some barrel but shims, because different barrels can through off the alignment of your rail which may cause barrel wouble

chaz · January 22nd, 2015, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

one is light, one is heavy.

Thanks Captain.

chaz · January 23rd, 2015, 20:00

ARGH.
Where do you measure an outer barrel to determine what size it is?
I just picked up a 13.5" rail. What outer barrel length would I need (and inner barrel) to just pass the end of the rail?

redzaku · January 23rd, 2015, 20:25

Just get the m4 barrel, it's 14.5 inches and you need a 363mm inner barrel
It will clear the rail by an inch but you can still mount a search suppressor to the muzzle brake

chaz · January 23rd, 2015, 20:39

Mounting a Noveske sound amp. to the front. Was hoping it would fit slightly inside the rail but it doesn't. Will pick up a 14.5" rail and 363 barrel!

Cheers

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January 19th, 2015, 21:43	#1
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	New outer barrel? I am in the process of putting on a new, longer rail on my VFC M4 and as a result will need a slightly longer outer barrel. I am looking for a 13" barrel, prefer something lighter then the stock outer barrel. Maybe a really stupid question but do all AEG outer barrels fit all guns? I am looking at a 13" G&P outer barrel in aluminum. OR Do I/Should I stick with VFC outer barrels? Other good quality brands?

January 19th, 2015, 23:05	#3
EOD Steve Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2012	Most outer barrels "fit" VFC bodies, but you'll get a bit of rotational play. Might not be a big deal for you and you can actually fix that during installation. I've had great success with 5KU barrels believe it or not. Madbull is an obvious alternative choice but my first choice would be a VFC OEM barrel... __________________ The Steve has spoken.

January 22nd, 2015, 22:17	#8
SuperCriollo Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON	The finish on steel barrels is closer to the real steel, and the wear beautifuly, unlike the aluminum stuff Also, depending on your rail system , you might want some barrel but shims, because different barrels can through off the alignment of your rail which may cause barrel wouble __________________ SuperCriollo

January 19th, 2015, 22:13	#2
R.I.T.Z Crackers Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Shwa	G&P barrels are CW threaded just so you're aware. Honestly I'd go with a VFC or Madbull barrel

January 19th, 2015, 23:28	#4
7.62 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton, AB	I swapped my 14.5" VFC OEM for a madbull aluminum DD 16" lightweight profile. Only problem is that it's still a two-piece barrel. What a fuckin' mess, two-piece barrels. They never align just right and you need to loctite the two parts together to prevent them from wobbling.

January 20th, 2015, 01:27	#5
Wilkie Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brandon, Mb	I recommend one of Madbull's steel barrels. Heavy and solid

January 22nd, 2015, 21:50	#6
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	Aluminum vs. steel madbull outer barrels? Pros and Cons of each?

January 22nd, 2015, 22:08	#7
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	one is light, one is heavy.

January 23rd, 2015, 20:00	#10
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	ARGH. Where do you measure an outer barrel to determine what size it is? I just picked up a 13.5" rail. What outer barrel length would I need (and inner barrel) to just pass the end of the rail? Last edited by chaz; January 23rd, 2015 at 20:10..

January 23rd, 2015, 20:25	#11
redzaku Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmonton	Just get the m4 barrel, it's 14.5 inches and you need a 363mm inner barrel It will clear the rail by an inch but you can still mount a search suppressor to the muzzle brake __________________ Love and Tolerance Coffee, what purpose does these serve? А ну, чики-брики и в дамки! За Родину! BRRRRRT! Last edited by redzaku; January 23rd, 2015 at 20:28..

January 23rd, 2015, 20:39	#12
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	Mounting a Noveske sound amp. to the front. Was hoping it would fit slightly inside the rail but it doesn't. Will pick up a 14.5" rail and 363 barrel! Cheers

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