SOCOM vs. HBAR Barrel

[C-MAC]

So I replaced the HBAR barrel on my Colt. Swapped in a SOCOM M4 barrel. Differences were;

HBAR 1:9, 16 inches, no thread, chrome lined
SOCOM 1:7 14.5, thread, chrome lined

I added a Cav Arms Compensator (don't start, in NY we are not allowed evil Flash hiders) to help with muzzle rise on the SOCOM. Bottom line- I like it.

But a question. One reason I bought the SOCOM is it was a "heavy" barrel to hold the M203/battle tested. But it looks like overall, end-to-end, the HBAR has better thickness (although the SOCOM is somewhat fluted thicker by the receiver end).

Any thoughts on accuracy, heating, etc.? Prefer one over the other??

Thanks.

[Flesh Thorn]

14.5 inch barrel ?

[C-MAC]

14.5 inch barrel ?

Yes. 14.5 without the compensator.

This isn't mine and just a random pic, but it is the same barrel;
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