M14 Forum

tnw50cal · January 27th, 2012, 07:29 PM

Has anyone bought a M14 USGI barrel from Ohio Ordance Works? If so,what was the condition,any chrome peeling in the throat?

USMC 711 · January 27th, 2012, 07:46 PM

Bob Landies is an honorable person, but his subordinates are real stubborn at providing clear information - they will respond with answers on condition like "NRA Excellent" which does not say much about the bore condition versus the percentage of external finish remaining. When I pressed them on gauging, they generically tell me over the phone, The muzzle is 2 or better. When I write to find if any are 1 or better, they ask for an $85.00 select fee, and want it agreed in an order placed before actually looking to see if they really have one.

Then someone here mentions a chrome barrel will never wear out --- so these guys were just luring me in....

So many barrels on GB lately.....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=270519303

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windyridge · January 27th, 2012, 07:55 PM

I picked up a barrel from them late last year. Immaculate bore and gauged 0/0. The outside finish only so-so.

andyh1956 · January 27th, 2012, 08:53 PM

i bought an nos h & r barrel from a boy on gb. nos are still out there. i paid $190 for it so if i wanted a new gi barrel i would look for an nos one, but that's just me.
andy