If someone were to want just the barrel that comes stock on the M&P 11511 (Chrome lined, 1:7 twist, 16") does S&W sell said barrel? If it "can" be purchased, what would you expect to pay for it?
The reason I ask is, one of my cousins bought a Sport II a few months ago. He originally wanted the 11511, but, opted for the Sport II for a much lower price. He now wants the 11511 barrel. I have suggested to him to just buy a barrel from BCM (I have heard too many nightmare stories recently about PSA barrels). Does S&W make their own barrels?
BTW, he actually wants my Sport I 5R barrel, but, that isn't going to happen!