No matter what anyone says, unless they have tested 5 (really 10 or more) or more of each, don't listen to them. That goes for all barrels. Yes, I realize that means you will never get solid recommendations.
There is only a few companies who make the barrel blanks and the majority of of the AR barrel makers buy the raw blanks from one of only a few companies.
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Richard Hoffman
Master Gunsmith