Which would you choose?

[Orlando]

Working on a trade for a new in wrap USGI Barrel. Its my choice between a 1949 barrel and a 1951. Is one year known to be any better or worse manufactured than the other or are they equal?
Thanks

[canes7]

I doubt there is much difference but I would go for the later production. If the seller has a MW/TE guage you could have him measure then choose the better one that way.

[REHRIFLE]

Weren't most of the recent new in wrap CMP barrels 1951? If so, I would go with the 1949. If not, I would ignore this post.

[paid4c4]

I have two of the 1951 barrels both of which are nice. Shuff has already installed one which shoots great. The other on is like a lady in waiting, but I think it's going on four digit build that's in the works.
Bill

[Punch The Clown]

I'd go with the '49 just because there seem to be so many '51s around.

[CollectorChris]

I too would go with the 49 if given this choice.

[Orlando]

I dint really "need" another barrel but I guess you cant have to many :) and the guy needs some parts I have for trade
Thanks Guys

[LEAD POISON]

I vote for the 49

[timshufflin]

I only know of one 49 barrel in my herd. It is the best shooting barrel I have GI or commercial.

[Dave Waits]

Orlando, either barrel will give good-service but, I would take the one with the lesser TE as you'll get slightly longer life out of it.

[Prince Humperdink]

I vote for the 49

Me too.............. :p

[Dave]

1949 would be my choice. Both my main shooters have 49 barrels and they are great. Thats not saying all 49's are but just having a 40's date is way cooler than a 50's.:cool: