About this rifle barrel
Faxon Firearms AR-15/M16 5.56 Pencil Barrels - Duty 5.56X45 NATO 14.5" 1-8 Twist Pencil Contour Barrel is a rifle barrel in .223/5.56, 10.50.
Match the barrel to your platform (gas system length, barrel extension and thread pitch on an AR; the exact action on a bolt gun). Twist rate decides which bullet weights stabilize: faster twists suit heavier bullets.
Manufacturer details
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.
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.
Features
- 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
Specifications
- Brand: Faxon Firearms
- Fits: AR-15
- Caliber: .223/5.56
- Length: 10.50
- Finish: Nitride
- Manufacturer Part #: 15A58M14NPQ
- UPC: 816341020085
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Ships to your door anywhere in the United States, or pick it up free at our La Mesa store.
- Payment: Pay in full or finance with Credova.
- Questions: Fitment or compatibility questions? Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has served shooters since 2012.
A note on accuracy. Specifications, fitment and images come from the manufacturer and can contain errors or change without notice. If a detail matters to your purchase, call us and we will confirm it before you order. Any compliance notes are general information, not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the rules that apply depend on the firearm the part goes on.
