Citadel Barrels

[GrizzAwoken]

Hey Everyone,

I wanted to get some views on Citadel Barrels. I have heard that pre-2000 they were pretty shotty at times but since then have become pretty solid.

I also read somewhere that they are made by Krieger Barrels. What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance.

*PS - I have spent a fair amount on Google and Calguns using search on this topic.*

[freonr22]

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[eric2063]

[RawImpact]

At the price they sell for i doubt they're made by krieger, but i could be wrong. I did order two last week though.

[GrizzAwoken]

At the price they sell for i doubt they're made by krieger, but i could be wrong. I did order two last week though.

I'll try to find the link but I remember reading a couple people saying that Citadel is Krieger's economy brand... however we all know how many "experts" there are on the internet. I'll see what I can dig up.

[submoa1]

Just heard about this brand as well, was thinking of getting one for my AR15. Only 120.

[Capita159]

At the price they sell for i doubt they're made by krieger, but i could be wrong. I did order two last week though.

My local gun shop told me they are made Krieger. I know Citadel produce great quality barrels for manufacturer surplus.

I ran a Citadel barrel on my AR before I sold it. At 200yards, I was able to hit the targets with LMT front sights and a Colt carry handle. The barrel is made solid, and I was pleased with it.

Here is picture of it, not that you can tell but oh wells,

[mstlaurent]

Krieger makes button-rifled barrels (as opposed to single-point cut-rifled barrels) under the Criterion name. Never heard of Citadel.

[DREADNOUGHT78]

Good stuff have on a carbine 2-3000 rounds through it and it shoots fine. Great barrel and you can find them raw without the gas port for $70 and for $105 drilled and duracoated black......If you know where to look

[slomofo]

I have a Citadel 7.62x39 AR barrel I bought from a fellow calgunner (screenname: JohnnyUSA). I was weary at first because the barrel was $99 with free shipping, but it has done it's job for me and doesn't appear to have any problems. The finish on it was a tad thick and my gas block wouldn't slide over it, but a little bit of rotating the gas block around got it to slide right on.