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FAXON FIREARMS
AR-15/M16 5.56 PENCIL BARRELS

816341020146 100802008

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Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels have a narrow O.D. both fore and aft of the gas block, for maximum weight saving. AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels are manufactured at Faxon’s ISO-certified facility from one of the hardest materials on the planet, 4150 CMV carbon steel, featuring a QPC black Nitride or FDE coating for superior wear-resistance and longevity. Models available for use with carbine- or mid-length gas tubes .625" O.D. at gas shoulder accept low-profile gas block 1” long or less Will not accept standard-length front sight block 1-8" twist rifling to stabilize the entire range of common loadings Muzzles have ½” x 28 threads All Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrel feature M4 feedramps for to aid in reliable chambering and extraction of round, and they must pass magnetic particle inspection to ensure consistent quality.

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Customer ratings for FAXON FIREARMS DUTY 5.56X45 NATO 16" 1-8 TWIST PENCIL CONTOUR BBL NITRIDE

Number of ratings: 4
From brownells.com: 4
Average rating: 4.8

Excellent choice for a lightweight build (18/12/2015)

I bought this barrel for a lightweight AR project and assembled it with a BCM KMR Alpha tube. The completed upper assembly is just incredibly light weight. It moves around so much faster from target to target. The accuracy is very, very good. Iâve only run a few loads through this particular gun, so I canât say itâs close to match grade or not, but I have no complaints. Zeroing sights and red dot was easy and trouble free. Assembly, also without a hitch.

Awesome (21/03/2016)

Awesome lightweight barrel, after break-in was shooting 5 shot groups at 1/4 MOA @ 100 yards. Very surprised. Was my 1st AR build.

Lightweight (02/07/2016)

This thing is definitely lightweight. If you have a bumpfire stock, it can bump fire 22's with some technique (minus optics w/CMMG 22 conv kit). It is also incredibly thin. I was worried that if I did not have a thin handguard it would look unbalanced.

This barrel is pretty precise at 25 yards with 22's (plenty good for squirrels) and handled .223 ammo without any worry. It will kick a little more than usual, but that is to be expected. For me that was encouraged.

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Buy with confidence (17/10/2016)

I bought this for a light weigh build. I put a 15" Midwest Industries rail with Daniel Defense fixed irons. I put a clamp on Daniel Defense low profile gas block as well. All in a shade under 6 pounds. Barrel was broken in with Black Hills 69 grain match BTHP. First 100 rounds after break in (50 round break) it shot 1.5 - 2" groups. Not bad but wanted a little more. After 300 rounds of all 69 match it shoots 3/4 all day long.

I shoot 62 grain Gold Dot bonded now and it shoots flawless 3/4 inch groups. Shoots about everything in the 3/4 to 1.5 range. The barrel seems to do well with 62-77 grain.

Mine was very well made with flawless finish. My only complaint as it has been noted was the 1-8 marking on the barrel was cut leaving bare metal. It does rust if you don't watch it. This is a patrol rifle that spends many days in the trunk of a squad. Hot in summer bitter cold in the winter. Barrel shoots the same at 90 degrees or 0 degrees. After 2 or 3 times of getting rust out with steel wool I covered the markings with fingernail polish. No problems since.

Good barrel for a light weight gun at a good price. I have close to 3000 rounds through mine now and rifling still looks great. Many rounds left to go down the pipe

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Product no.: 100802008
FAXON FIREARMS DUTY 5.56X45 NATO 16" 1-8 TWIST PENCIL CONTOUR BBL NITRIDE
Mfr Part: 15A58M16NPQ 816341020146 Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels have a narrow O.D. both fore and aft of the gas block, for maximum weight saving. AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels are manufactured at Faxon’s ISO-certified facility from one of the hardest materials on the planet, 4150 CMV carbon steel, featuring a QPC black Nitride or FDE coating for superior wear-resistance and longevity. Models available for use with carbine- or mid-length gas tubes .625" O.D. at gas shoulder accept low-profile gas block 1” long or less Will not accept standard-length front sight block 1-8" twist rifling to stabilize the entire range of common loadings Muzzles have ½” x 28 threads All Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrel feature M4 feedramps for to aid in reliable chambering and extraction of round, and they must pass magnetic particle inspection to ensure consistent quality.

239.9 GBP 28 £239.90 *

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Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse

Specs: Barrel Weight: 1.19 lbs Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO Contour: Lightweight, Pencil Finish: QPQ Gas System Length: Mid-Length Length: 16'' Make: AR-15 Muzzle Threads: 1/2-28 Twist: 1-8

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Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels are designed for weight saving and are made from 4150 CMV carbon steel with a QPQ Nitride coating.
The barrels have a .625" O.D. at the gas block, are compatible with mid-length gas tubes, and feature 1-8" twist rifling.
Each barrel undergoes magnetic particle inspection for quality assurance and is equipped with M4 feed ramps for reliable chambering and extraction.

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Barrel Weight: 1.19 lbs Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO Contour: Lightweight,Pencil Finish: QPQ Gas System Length: Mid-Length Length: 16'' Make: AR-15 Muzzle Threads: 1/2-28 Twist: 1-8 Delivery weight: 0.549kg Shipping height: 13mm Shipping width: 13mm Shipping length: 889mm UPC : 816341020146

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Made in USA
US export classification: 0A501.c

Product no.: 100802007
FAXON FIREARMS DUTY 5.56X45 NATO 14.5" 1-8 TWIST PENCIL CONTOUR BBL NITRIDE
Mfr Part: 15A58M14NPQ 816341020085 Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels have a narrow O.D. both fore and aft of the gas block, for maximum weight saving. AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels are manufactured at Faxon’s ISO-certified facility from one of the hardest materials on the planet, 4150 CMV carbon steel, featuring a QPC black Nitride or FDE coating for superior wear-resistance and longevity. Models available for use with carbine- or mid-length gas tubes .625" O.D. at gas shoulder accept low-profile gas block 1” long or less Will not accept standard-length front sight block 1-8" twist rifling to stabilize the entire range of common loadings Muzzles have ½” x 28 threads All Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrel feature M4 feedramps for to aid in reliable chambering and extraction of round, and they must pass magnetic particle inspection to ensure consistent quality.

229.9 GBP 2 £229.90 *

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Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
2 pcs. in the USA warehouse

Specs: Barrel Weight: 1 lbs Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO Contour: Lightweight, Pencil Finish: QPQ Gas System Length: Mid-Length Length: 14.5'' Make: AR-15 Muzzle Threads: 1/2-28 Twist: 1-8

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Product no.: 100026109
FAXON FIREARMS DUTY 5.56X45 NATO 10.5" 1-8 TWIST PENCIL CONTOUR BBL NITRIDE
Mfr Part: 15A58C10NPQ 816341023086 Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels have a narrow O.D. both fore and aft of the gas block, for maximum weight saving. AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels are manufactured at Faxon’s ISO-certified facility from one of the hardest materials on the planet, 4150 CMV carbon steel, featuring a QPC black Nitride or FDE coating for superior wear-resistance and longevity. Models available for use with carbine- or mid-length gas tubes .625" O.D. at gas shoulder accept low-profile gas block 1” long or less Will not accept standard-length front sight block 1-8" twist rifling to stabilize the entire range of common loadings Muzzles have ½” x 28 threads All Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrel feature M4 feedramps for to aid in reliable chambering and extraction of round, and they must pass magnetic particle inspection to ensure consistent quality.

229.9 GBP 12 £229.90 *

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Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse

Specs: Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO Contour: Pencil Finish: Black Gas System Length: Carbine Length: 10.5'' Make: AR-15 Muzzle Threads: 1/2-28 Twist: 1-8

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Product no.: 100033765
FAXON FIREARMS DUTY 5.56X45 NATO 16" 1-8 TWIST PENCIL CONTOUR BBL FDE
Mfr Part: 15A58M16NPQ-FDE 816341025042 Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels have a narrow O.D. both fore and aft of the gas block, for maximum weight saving. AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrels are manufactured at Faxon’s ISO-certified facility from one of the hardest materials on the planet, 4150 CMV carbon steel, featuring a QPC black Nitride or FDE coating for superior wear-resistance and longevity. Models available for use with carbine- or mid-length gas tubes .625" O.D. at gas shoulder accept low-profile gas block 1” long or less Will not accept standard-length front sight block 1-8" twist rifling to stabilize the entire range of common loadings Muzzles have ½” x 28 threads All Faxon AR-15 5.56 Pencil barrel feature M4 feedramps for to aid in reliable chambering and extraction of round, and they must pass magnetic particle inspection to ensure consistent quality.

329.9 GBP 41 £329.90 *

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Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse

Specs: Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO Contour: Pencil Finish: Flat Dark Earth Gas System Length: Mid-Length Length: 16'' Make: AR-15 Muzzle Threads: 1/2-28 Twist: 1-8

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