AR-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 12.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Name: AR-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 12.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist
Brand: Daniel Defense
Availability: InStock

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$365.00at OpticsPlanet

In stock Sale checked Oct 2, 2026

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Store	Price	Availability	Buy
OpticsPlanet Best price	$365.00Salechecked Oct 2, 2026	In stock	Buy at OpticsPlanet
MidwayUSA	$365.00checked Oct 2, 2026	In stock	Buy at MidwayUSA
Brownells	$365.00checked Oct 2, 2026	Out of stock	Buy at Brownells

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Lowest in-stock price in the last 30 days: $365.00 at MidwayUSA. Dashed line = out of stock. Tracking since Sep 28, 2026.

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Store	Latest	Lowest	Highest
Brownells	$365.00	$365.00	$365.00
MidwayUSA	$365.00	$365.00	$365.00
OpticsPlanet	$365.00	$365.00	$365.00

Since Sep 28, 2026.

About this part

The AR-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 12.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist is a 12.5" 5.56 / .223 barrel from Daniel Defense with a carbine gas system. It's sold by 3 stores, all at $365.00. The lowest in-stock price in the last 30 days was $365.00 at MidwayUSA.

Fits and works with

Caliber: 5.56 / .223 · Shop matching ammo
Bolt: Standard AR-15 (5.56 / 300 BLK / .350 Legend) · Bolt carrier groups
Gas system: Carbine · Handguards
Barrel length: 12.5" · Handguards

Specifications

Manufacturer: Daniel Defense
Platform: AR-15
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO
Gas system: Carbine
Barrel length: 12.5"

From the manufacturer

These barrels are cold hammer-forged from high-grade chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy steel for exceptional strength and accuracy potential-like a high-end match rifle barrel. Magnetic particle inspection (MPI) ensures there are no internal flaws in the metal. Durable manganese phosphate finish give excellent resistance to surface wear. Barrel extension has M4-type feed ramps. Choose caliber, profile and length. 5.56x45 barrels come in 10.5", 14.5" and 16" lengths, with the shorter barrels featuring carbine length gas system. Barrels are available in lightweight or government contours, and M4 for the 14.5" length. OD at gas block is .750". Mfg: Daniel Defense These barrels are not dimpled or marked for the gas block.