Can anyone help me with...

[kwando]

changing a barrel?

I am not too fond of the mini y-comp so i am going to get a new barrel soon. Can anyone help me with installing the barrel? The only tool i have is the armors tool.

Pref in south denver?

I will buy pizza/drinks...

Thx

Simon

I am in the same boat you are in with the barrel swap. I decided to break down and just buy the tools so I am willing to help you out. The only thing is I probally won't be able to do it until after Christmas. I am in Littleton by the way. Also something to think about once you have the barrel off and provided you have a full 16" barrel, you can take it to a smith and have it cut down to 14.5" and then have a permanently attached flash hider installed on it like a phantom or a vortex. That is what I think I will be doing with my M4 barrel. CHeaper than buying a new barrel. Let me know...

[The1andOnlyKC]

Why do you want to cut your 16" to 14.5"? :?

[kwando]

wanna trade barrels or uppers?

[Marlin]

I do have the tools and the -23, Just need a vice on a sturdy surface. Let Me know if You would like to borrow them.

[Tora]

Kwando... Did you get your barrel changed? If not, I have the tools and a vice I can mount to my jeep and we can do it at the 3-11 shoot.

[kwando]

haven't done it yet... but i've decided i'm just going to get a new upper... that will leave me parts to piece together AR later... thx for the help.

[Tora]

Ok, thats cool.

[ssf467]

Barrel change is very easy. Just remove the hand guards and gas tube. Get your armorers tool and remove the barrel nut, just pull the barrel off.

[westy1970]

What about checking headspace? I have not seen any mention of that. Is it important? I am considering changing barrels on mine. I have a 20" stainless bull w/1:8 twist, but I think I would rather have a 16" since I now have a long gun.