so going along with the 11.5" gang- what's a good reasonably priced barrel that comes in a 11.5". And if you go with a 11.5" what gas tube length options are there? just carbine? looks like if you move to 12/12.5 you can get mid length gas.
BCM looks like they are around $240
Ranier makes a 12" mid length gas @ $240
SOLGW is about $180
AR15 Performance has a 12.5" mid length gas @ $180
Daniel Defense CHF is $289.
I see Faxon and Ballistic Advantage all over the place, what's the consensus on them? I would prefer to get a better quality barrel (and trigger) as IMHO those are the keys to a good shooting rifle.
Ballistic Advantage makes good barrels. Been happy with mine. I don't have the 11.5 though so not sure how their gas ports are on shorter barrels.