I'm gonna guess yes, but I figured I'd get your alls opinion/experiences. BTW I'm building my first AR, goin with a M1S 16" C.A.R. with stag lower. Gun will mostly just be a SHTF/throw behind the truck seat type of gun. Maybe 500-1000 rnds a yr.
I have about half of my AR15 barrels chrome lined. I haven't noticed a difference between them over the last 20+ years. I'd be more tempted to go with a stainless barrel over a chrome lined barrel for one that would see high moisture and infrequent cleaning. If going with a chromemoly barrel, for $50 it can't hurt to get a chrome lined one.
I don't think you need a chrome lined barrel if you can clean it after shooting. Chrome lined barrels are more of a necessity when you shoot full auto, use corrosive ammo and or stuck in the field and can't properly clean.
IMO: The chrome lining is not worth it. Chances are you will be shooting non corrosive ammo through it anyways. I've had over 6 uppers w/ non chrome bores(1 was a bushy/chrome) and no problems, and I live in MI. My gun I have now, I test fired over 5months ago, and didn't even realize I didn't clean it until a couple of days ago. It still looks brand new. Its not like were talking about an AK here were you have to clean it right away(Well....At least I do or it will start to rust in about 2hrs) It depends where you live too..
I'm gonna guess yes, but I figured I'd get your alls opinion/experiences. BTW I'm building my first AR, goin with a M1S 16" C.A.R. with stag lower. Gun will mostly just be a SHTF/throw behind the truck seat type of gun. Maybe 500-1000 rnds a yr.
For the occasional CLEANER, then it may be worth it!
If you run a swab down the bore once every blue moon like my brother used to on his un-chromed AR in a dry climate then you would still be OK. If its going to be in a humid area like where I live now then I would swab it as often as possible.
I would prefer chromelined due to the longer life and easier cleaning but if its mostly a safe queen it probably doesn't matter. I would guess the chromelined barreled gun would be more desirable in the secondary market if you wanted to sell it in the future though..
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