JB - I noticed these @ CMPicon and have read they're good barrels, but had a question or two for you since you seem pretty knowledgeable...

In building a CMP legal rifle are these barrels really that much better than a new USGI (Remington) tube?

Additionally, since I'm not really "sight saavy", when you're talking about drilling sight base retaining pins, etc. you're only talking about '03s, right? I'm sloooooowly building an '03-a3 but beyond having the receiver face trued and the barrel screwed on, I wasn't looking to add other services (and $) to my 'smithing bill.

So then: for an '03-a3 Criterion they would just install the front sight as though it was original yes? No additional work ???

Thanks!