Faxon Duty 5.56 NATO 16" SOCOM Profile Barrel

Faxon Duty Series 5.56 NATO Barrel

Faxon Firearms brings uncompromising quality to the AR-15 platform with their Duty Series barrels. This 16" barrel is engineered for shooters who demand reliability and accuracy in a practical, combat-proven profile.

Construction & Materials

Each barrel starts with certified 4150 Mil-Spec steel, the same material trusted by military armorers worldwide. Faxon employs button rifling for consistent bore quality and applies a durable nitride finish inside and out, providing superior corrosion resistance and extended service life.

Specifications

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Length: 16"
• Twist Rate: 1:8
• Profile: SOCOM (mid-barrel diameter)
• Gas System: Mid-length
• Finish: Nitride (black)
• Thread: 1/2"-28
• Crown: 11-degree target crown
• Weight: 1.65 lbs
• Gas Block Journal: 1.1" diameter
• Extension: M4 barrel extension

Quality Assurance

Faxon's commitment to precision is evident in their rigorous testing protocol. Every barrel undergoes individual headspace verification using precision PTG gauges, ensuring safe and reliable function. Each component is inspected at multiple stages of manufacturing before final quality control.

Practical Performance

The 1:8 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 ammunition, from lightweight 55-grain loads to heavier 77-grain match rounds. The SOCOM profile balances weight and durability, making this barrel suitable for both tactical applications and precision shooting. The mid-length gas system provides smooth cycling and reduced recoil impulse compared to carbine-length systems.

This is a no-nonsense barrel built for shooters who understand that quality matters.