8.5" pencil light barrel - Faxon Firearms AR-15 Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels 1

I was pleasantly surprised how light this barrel was compared to the PSA Gen4 8" 9mm stock barrel it came with. I haven't shot any rounds through it yet but I suspect from Faxon's reputation and reviews that it's going to be more accurate. I can only tell you that the mobility, balance, and feel of the AR9 is dramatically changed for the better. It's like an unsprung weight upgrade. The reason why I changed the barrel is because the Faxon is 1x28 thread which is typical for AR styles and my PSA Gen4 9mm came with a 1x32 thread and did not fit the VG6 Muzzle I had in mind. So I decided to change out the barrel for the VG6 Muzzle break and thought I might as well upgrade the barrel while I'm at it. I'm very happy with the weight and balance of the AR9. I'll let you know how it fires and it's accuracy if there are any negatives... My only concern is how durable it is with rapid fire and multiple consecutive rounds as I hear that pencil barrels heat up more than stock but from the reviews I've seen online, it may not be an issue. Stay tuned...