This expert-level review by Preston Moore rigorously compares a Hodge Defense 14.5-inch barrel against a standard FN 14.7-inch M4 profile barrel. Both are cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined with 1:7 twist rates. The Hodge barrel consistently demonstrated superior accuracy and velocity consistency across multiple premium ammunition types, outperforming the FN barrel in 30-shot group tests at 100 yards. Borescope inspection revealed significant internal defects in the FN barrel not present in the Hodge.
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