Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 12.5in Government Carbine Length 1-7 Twist 1/2x28 Nitride Black
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$101.99at OpticsPlanet
In stock Sale checked Nov 13, 2026
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
- 12.5" · Handguards
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Lead & Steel
- Color
- Black
- Platform
- AR-15
- Caliber
- 5.56 mm NATO
- Gas system
- Carbine
- Barrel length
- 12.5"
- Thread pattern
- ½ x 28
- Weight
- 18.4 oz
Where to buy
| Store | Price | Availability | Buy | Add to build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpticsPlanet | $101.99Salechecked Nov 13, 2026 | In stock | Buy at OpticsPlanet |
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Price history
Lowest in-stock price in the last 30 days: $101.99 at OpticsPlanet. Dashed line = out of stock. Tracking since Oct 17, 2026.
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| Store | Latest | Lowest | Highest |
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| OpticsPlanet | $101.99 | $101.99 | $113.99 |
Since Oct 17, 2026.
About this part
The Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 12.5in Government Carbine Length 1-7 Twist 1/2x28 Nitride Black is a 12.5" 5.56 / .223 barrel from Lead & Steel with a carbine gas system. One store lists it, OpticsPlanet at $101.99. The lowest in-stock price in the last 30 days was $101.99 at OpticsPlanet.
From the manufacturer
Lead & Steel AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 12.5in Government 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 103253: AR-15 5.56mm Threaded AR Barrel 12.5in Government Carbine Length 1-7 Twist 1/2x28 Nitride Black
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