Faxon Firearms 16 In .223 Ultra Lightweight Pencil Barrel

Faxon Firearms 16 Inch Pencil Ultra Lightweight Barrel - AR15/5.56 NATO

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Faxon Firearms 16 Inch Pencil Ultra Lightweight Black Nitride Barrel With Mid Length Gas Port For AR15 Style 5.56 NATO Rifles

Faxon Firearms pencil barrels are the lightest in the industry and are the pinnacle of value. Manufactured 100% in house from cradle to grave, these barrels are button rifled and air gauge tested to ensure superior accuracy. Do not take just our word for it; major companies choose Faxon pencil barrels for their ideal balance of weight and performance. All barrels are manufactured under their ISO:9001 and AS:9100 quality certifications and are inspected over 15 times.

Specifications
- Material: 4150
- Chamber: 5.56 x 45mm NATO
- Barrel type: button rifled
- Barrel caliber: 5.56
- Barrel twist: 1:8
- Barrel length: 16 inch
- Barrel profile: pencil
- Barrel gas system: mid
- Inside finish: QPQ nitride
- Outside finish: QPQ nitride
- Muzzle thread: 1/2 - 28
- Gas block diameter: 0.625 inch
- Gas port diameter: 0.078 inch
- Gas block journal length: 1.1 inch
- Barrel extension: M4
- Weight: 1.19 lbs / 19.04 oz (that's not a typo)
- Magnetic particle inspected
- 11 degree target crown

For complete and current information on this item please see the manufacturer's website.
Satisfaction guaranteed. We are so confident that you will be 100% satisfied with this product that we have protected your purchase with our 30-day money back guarantee.
California residents: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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Exactly what I needed for my last build .

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Reviewed by: Tony from Washington on 5/28/2020

Just some guy

Like this barrel very much. I haven't wanted or needed to return anything to Tactical link. I feel like they sort out the poor and sell only quality.

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Reviewed by: Barry from Elkhorn on 7/11/2016

Light weight

I couldn't Believe how light this barrel was When I received the box I didn't think it was inside because how light it actually was. Can't wait to get my build going. Tomorrow I will be pinning and welding the muzzle brake on.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) John Reiner from NJ on 5/9/2016

Awesome Barrel!!!!

I was amazed at the weight when I pulled it from the packaging. The only complaint I have was my own fault. It requires a .625" gasblock, I ordered a .75". So if you are replacing your standard barrel, go ahead and find a new gas block. I'm still breaking the barrel in. I've put about 200 rounds through it. Accuracy is good, even at hotter temps. No complaints at all so far. Faxon won my over with this one!

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Reviewed by: Stephen from AR, USA on 3/26/2016

Light and accurate

Looking for a light weight barrel for an upper build for a female friend with some shoulder problems. Man this thing is light and I will say after about 200 rounds this has proven me that not only is it light, but it every bit as accurate as she needs. Glad I bought 2 barrels because I am working on my upper as I write this. Faxon has found the right combo in this setup.

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Reviewed by: Bob Rojas from Weatherford Texas on 1/25/2016

Awesome Lightweight Barrel

This barrel is the must use barrel for a lightweight AR Build! It looks good and is still quite accurate once warmed up. No wonder it is never in stock!

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Reviewed by: Collin from Ormond Beach, FL on 1/17/2016

Light weight!!!

Very light barrel, fitting was perfect, accuracy is top notch, and very good price. only barrel I would use for lightweight build.

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Reviewed by: Lam from Hilo, Hawaii on 12/1/2015

Holy Lightweight!

I had a 20" HBAR on my rifle. I swapped to this faxon barrel because I wanted a different setup. This barrel is amazingly light. It is accurate, but does heat up fast and the accuracy goes down from there. It does cool off quickly though. I do not suggest 'excessive rapid fire.' Id buy this barrel again for another build.

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Reviewed by: Shane from Atlanta on 6/7/2017

Feed ramps

The barrel seems to be of good quality. I really wish I could give it 5 stars but the barrel had a major flaw. Rounds get stuck on the feed ramps. Both barrel and upper has m4 feed. This was very disappointing.

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Reviewed by: Christopher O'Rourke from FL on 3/18/2018

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Q: Have a Stag arms AR. Hoping you might know if this Pencil Ultralightweight barrel would fit on that rifle? What would I need to change to make it fit? Thanks much.

Asked by: Brian Hamilton - 3/30/2024

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Q: Does a .750 gas block fit this barrel?

Asked by: Donald Pack - 8/8/2022

A: You would need a .625 gas block for this barrel. Thanks for the inquiry.
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Q: do you offer lightweight upper built on this barrel or one like it?

Asked by: rocky billiter - 1/12/2022

A: Yes, this barrel would pair up nicely with any of the lightweight uppers we offer. Thanks for the inquiry.
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Q: Is this a wylde barrel? I’ve searched for faxon wylde pencil and your listing continues to come up. However, once I’m here, your site has it listed details as .556 NATO only.

Asked by: CS Westin - 10/5/2021

A: The manufacturer's label on their product reads NATO (not .223 Wylde). Thanks for the inquiry.
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Q: i am looking for a lightweight barrel for a polymer upper and lower build.Have you had any problems with mating this up with an American Tactical Imports poly hybrid upper receiver, part no# ATIHUP200 ? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Asked by: Ridge Runner - 10/1/2021

A: We've not heard of any issues with this barrel mating up to any upper receiver. Thanks for the inquiry.
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Faxon Firearms 16 Inch Pencil Ultra Lightweight Barrel - AR15/5.56 NATO

Faxon Firearms 16 Inch Pencil Ultra Lightweight Black Nitride Barrel With Mid Length Gas Port For AR15 Style 5.56 NATO Rifles

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Q: Will these be restocked?

Q: Have a Stag arms AR. Hoping you might know if this Pencil Ultralightweight barrel would fit on that rifle? What would I need to change to make it fit? Thanks much.

Q: Does a .750 gas block fit this barrel?

Q: do you offer lightweight upper built on this barrel or one like it?

Q: Is this a wylde barrel? I’ve searched for faxon wylde pencil and your listing continues to come up. However, once I’m here, your site has it listed details as .556 NATO only.

Q: i am looking for a lightweight barrel for a polymer upper and lower build.Have you had any problems with mating this up with an American Tactical Imports poly hybrid upper receiver, part no# ATIHUP200 ? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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