Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 16in Pencil Carbine Length 1-7 Twist 1/2x28 Nitride Black

Name: Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 16in Pencil Carbine Length 1-7 Twist 1/2x28 Nitride Black
Brand: Lead & Steel
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$92.49at Ammunition Depot

In stock checked Nov 3, 2026

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Ammunition Depot Best price	$92.49checked Nov 3, 2026	In stock	Buy at Ammunition Depot
OpticsPlanet	$99.99Salechecked Nov 3, 2026	In stock	Buy at OpticsPlanet
Battlehawk Armory	$90.37checked Oct 28, 2026	Check store	Buy at Battlehawk Armory

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Lowest in-stock price in the last 30 days: $92.49 at Ammunition Depot. Dashed line = out of stock. Tracking since Oct 12, 2026.

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Store	Latest	Lowest	Highest
Ammunition Depot	$92.49	$92.49	$92.49
Battlehawk Armory	—	$90.37	$90.37
OpticsPlanet	$99.99	$99.99	$115.99

Since Oct 12, 2026.

About this part

The Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 16in Pencil Carbine Length 1-7 Twist 1/2x28 Nitride Black is a 16" 5.56 / .223 barrel from Lead & Steel with a carbine gas system. It's sold by 3 stores (2 in stock), from $90.37 to $99.99. The lowest in-stock price in the last 30 days was $92.49 at Ammunition Depot.

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
Muzzle thread: 1/2x28 · Muzzle devices
Barrel length: 16" · Handguards

Specifications

Manufacturer: Lead & Steel
Color: Black
Platform: AR-15
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO
Gas system: Carbine
Barrel length: 16"
Thread pattern: ½ x 28

From the manufacturer

Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 16in Pencil Carbine Length 1-7 Twist 1/2x28 Nitride Black. 56mm barrel dimpled is fully stress-relieved and 11 target crowned with a gas nitride finish. The barrels are ported conservatively. Paired with a heavy buffer you may experience stoppages with underpowered steel-cased ammo. To guarantee reliability with all ammo types use a standard carbine buffer + spring and run the system with a magazine of full power M193/M855 if new before shooting steel. After an initial 30rd break in steel-cased ammo can be used without issue. Specifications for Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel: Manufacturer: Lead & Steel Color: Black Finish: Nitride Fabric/Material: 4150 Chrome-Moly Vanadium Steel Caliber: 5.56mm Flutes: No Gun Make: AR Platform Gun Model: AR-15 Weight: 1.15 lb Firearms Threads Per Inch: 1/2x28 Features of Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel Lead & Steel AR barrels are made from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium with QPQ Corrosion Resistant finish Dimpled barrel to ensure proper gas block alignment Package Contents: Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel What firearm models does the manufacturer say Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel is compatible with? The manufacturer suggests that Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel is compatible with AR-15Lead & Steel 125322: AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 16in Pencil Carbine Length 1-7 Twist 1/2x28 Nitride Black