16" AR 15 Pencil Barrel 5.56 NATO - 18446
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16″ AR 15 Pencil Barrel 5.56 NATO
Introducing the new 16-inch mid-length pencil profile barrel from Black Rifle Depot, an ideal choice for those seeking a lightweight AR15 build. This barrel is the product of advanced manufacturing techniques crafted with precision and care. The production process includes drilling, reaming, rifling, and contouring, transforming raw bar stock into high-quality barrels. Each barrel is subjected to a rigorous stress relief process post-rifling to ensure durability. Furthermore, they undergo air-gauge testing and are individually inspected for headspace accuracy. Black Rifle Depot’s commitment to quality control ensures that each barrel is dimensionally precise, with bores maintaining strict tolerance levels. This meticulous attention to detail provides superior accuracy for users.
Features
- Caliber: 5.56 NATO
- Length: 16″
- Profile: Pencil
- Material: 4150 CMV
- Finish: Blacknitride+â„¢ by H&M
- Weight: 19.5 ounces
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Gas System: Mid-length
- Barrel Extension: M4
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
- Gas Block Journal: .625″
- Gas Port Size: .078″
- 11° Target Crown
- 100% American Made
| Weight | 19.5 oz |
|---|---|
| Finish | Nitride / Melonite |
| Barrel Profile | Pencil |
| Cartridge Compatibility | 5.56 NATO |
| Gas Block Journal | 0.625 |
| Barrel Length | 16 |
| Gas System Length | Midlength |
| Platform | AR-15 |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Muzzle Thread Pattern | 1/2×28 |
| MPN | 18446 |
| UPC | 9999918446 |
Compliance
NFA (National Firearms Act) compliance is crucial for legal ownership and transfer of regulated firearms and accessories like short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and certain types of ammunition, ensuring adherence to federal regulations to avoid legal penalties and ensure responsible firearm ownership.
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Front Sight Base
The gas block journal is not long enough to mount a front sight base. It only fits on the rear and leaves a space around the front edge. The barrel itself is very well finished and marked with gold lettering. The price is less than you would think.