Duty 5.56x45 NATO 16" 1-8 Twist Pencil Contour Bbl FDE

Name: Duty 5.56x45 NATO 16" 1-8 Twist Pencil Contour Bbl FDE
Brand: Faxon Firearms
Availability: OutOfStock

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$236.55at Brownells

Out of stock checked Oct 1, 2026

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About this part

The Duty 5.56x45 NATO 16" 1-8 Twist Pencil Contour Bbl FDE is a 16" 5.56 / .223 barrel from Faxon Firearms with a mid-length gas system. One store lists it, Brownells at $236.55.

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: Mid-length · Handguards
Barrel length: 16" · Handguards

Specifications

Manufacturer: Faxon Firearms
Color: Flat Dark Earth
Platform: AR-15
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO
Gas system: Mid
Barrel length: 16"

From the manufacturer

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 A 1/2" x 28 thre Mfg: Faxon Firearms