Quick question about a blemish on recently purchased AR barrel

[onnihs]

hi!

First off, love Riflegear, the guys are great.

Recently (within 30 days) purchased my first ar upper, but there is a tiny blemish on the barrel. Just wondering if this is something any of you would exchange? I do want a perfect first build, but I also don't want to be nitpicky.

If you got the time please take a look at the pics below, would love any input here.

http://i.imgur.com/RVodbqh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/h7WmXTb.jpg

Thanks.

[jfifer]

Its up to you, is it a safe queen to be or a tool to use? Believe me, if you take a carbine class.... Whew. Lotsa scratches. Or they fall over in the safe. Or you try "gunsmithing" and scratch it.

I say use it. Enjoy it. Happy shooting.

[apbrian112]

hi!

First off, love Riflegear, the guys are great.

Recently (within 30 days) purchased my first ar upper, but there is a tiny blemish on the barrel. Just wondering if this is something any of you would exchange? I do want a perfect first build, but I also don't want to be nitpicky.

If you got the time please take a look at the pics below, would love any input here.

http://i.imgur.com/RVodbqh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/h7WmXTb.jpg

Thanks.

Is the blemish behind the gas block shoulder (hard to tell from the pics)? If so, I wouldn't worry about it as it will not affect function nor looks as it will covered up by the handguard/rail that you install.

[onnihs]

The scratch is located in front of the front sight post, on the exposed barrel. Not around the gas block.

I've decided to not exchange it. The rifle needs a few battle scars, it's too pretty right now

Thanks all for the small discussion, and thanks again to Riflegear for being a great shop.