Scorpion Carbine to SBR - Cut and thread existing or replace barrel?

[MaroonedinMA]

I have a Scorpion Evo 3+ Carbine that I am going to SBR soon. I am trying to decide between finding a smith to cut the barrel down and thread it so I can attach a flash suppressor, or simply buying a new barrel. New 7"-8" barrels seem to be about $250-$300 v whatever a smith would charge. Thoughts and recommendations? Anyone done this?

 

[Caveman]

Personally I’d get a new barrel with threading and 3 lug. That’s sort of what I did when I shortened my Evo3 S1. I got a HBI 5.3” bull barrel added a ILWT 3lug adapter and it’s been great. Maybe you can sell your old barrel to recoop some money back.

 

[67ray]

Cutting and threading a barrel will be about $175-250

 

[MaroonedinMA]

Cutting and threading a barrel will be about $175-250

Thank you both. Sounds like it may be about the same price either way and replacing the barrel might allow me to recoup some cost by selling it (or retaining it).