Recommend a barrel for my 14.5" build

[BlindedByScience]

Title says it all. I'm looking for a barrel for a new upper. I want to build a 14.5 top with a pinned and welded suppressor adapter on the end. I've considered Black Hole Weaponry, Rainier Arms, what would you guys recommend? Thanks in advance, appreciate the advice.

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[BlindedByScience]

I forgot to mention this is an AR platform, hope that's obvious. Sorry for the omission....

 

[slimmer13]

Bhw is good but I've only used them 20"+ for precision builds I'm not sure how good they are for shorter barrels (accuracy vs weight etc). I'd get whatever CHF barrel from a good manufacturer goes on sale first.

 

[coop44]

Nearly any barrel you get will do well, I have built ar's with generic barrels and $300 boutique barrels. Not seeing much difference in initial accuracy. Just make sure it is headspaced, has a good crown, and those groove thingies on the inside.

 

[PiratePast40]

Faxon Firearms barrels seem to be very good quality at a decent price. They're an OEM for several suppliers. http://faxonfirearms.com/barrels/. Aim Surplus also carries their barrels and they include a pinned gas block with many of them. People seem to like them at AR.com. The Faxon rep is also a member over there and is really good about answering questions.

I'm waiting for them to put out another batch of 16" Gunner barrels and will pick one up then.

 

[coop44]

Try green mountain barrels too.
This looks interesting 1:6 twist rate
http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m45...with-experimental-1-6-twist-limited-quantity/

or this

http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m7-14-5-m4-1-7-5-56-nato-with-extension/

 

[BlindedByScience]

Just to wrap up the thread, after chatting with my gunsmith (David @ Brimstone) and my son the USMC armorer, here's what I ordered:

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That and a 13" Geissle forend, and a Silencerco Trifecta flash hider / suppressor adapter for a pin / weld job on the end to barrel, and a Syrac adjustable gas block to tune it for my two suppressors. Hope it shoots as good as the parts look....;-)

Thanks again, guys - appreciate the advice and thoughts.