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Questions & Answers
Is there a dimple to line up the gas block? Expert Answer

Faxon barrels are not dimpled from the factory. The end user/builder will need to dimple the barrel if that is how they choose to install the gas block.

by Armando R., Gear Expert, May 15, 2019
Is it Cold-Hammer Forged? Expert Answer

According to the manufacture, this item is NOT cold-hammer forged.

by Brandon B, Gear Expert, July 23, 2021
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Nice barrel; no issues by Johnny 5, Verified Owner, November 15, 2025
Product as described. In new condition. The brand is what I’ve come to expect from the brand. I’d buy again.
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I recently put a system together using Faxon components. It’s an AR15 which consisted of a 16” pencil barrel, their new flash hider/ compensator, the Holding Upper and lower, a Faxon bolt carrier assy and a Hyperfire trigger. I took it to the range...
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16” Faxon pencil barrel by Rob T, Verified Owner, November 16, 2021
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Product Info for Faxon Firearms AR-15 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels

Upgrade your weapon with a Faxon Firearms 5.56 NATO Pencil Rifle Barrel to improve your accuracy and your rifle's reliability in the field. Faxon Firearms built these AR15 Barrels from 4150 Mil-Spec steel with a nitride finish both inside and out for maximum durability as well as resistance to corrosion and abrasion. Each Faxon Firearms 5.56 NATO Nitrided Pencil Rifle Barrel is button-rifled, creating a more precise barrel design with consistent bore and groove dimensions. These barrels are also fully stressed relieved and 11-degree target crowned to guarantee your best shots yet. Coming in at 10.5, 14.5, and 16. sizes, these pencil barrels provide superior quality at an affordable price tag. Equip this Faxon Firearms Pencil Profile AR15 Barrel to advance your aim and deliver precise results down range.image

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Specifications for Faxon Firearms AR-15 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels:

Manufacturer: Faxon Firearms
Color: Black Nitride
Finish: Nitride
Fabric/Material: 4150 CMV
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Barrel Profile: Pencil
Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .625 in
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-8
Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
Flutes: No
Gun Make: AR Platform
Gun Model: AR-15
Included Accessories: None
Condition: New
Gas Block Journal Size-Length: 1.1 in
Gun Type: Rifle
Firearms Threads Per Inch: 1/2x28
Rifling Profile: Button Rifling

Features of Faxon Firearms AR-15 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels

  • Manufactured 100% in-house
  • Fully stress relieved, air-gauge tested, and 11-degree target crowned
  • Barrel Extension: M4
  • Magnetic Particle Inspected

Package Contents:

  • Faxon Firearms AR-15 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels

Faxon Firearms AR-15 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Faxon Firearms 10.5in Pencil Profile AR15 Barrel, 5.56 NATO, Carbine Length, 4150 QPQ, 15A58C10NPQ , MPN: 15A58C10NPQ , UPC: 816341023086 , Code: 11I-ATB-FF556PRB-15A58C10NPQ
  • Faxon Firearms Faxon Duty Series AR15 Barrel, 556 Nato Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels, 14.5 in, 1-8 Twist, Nitride, Black, 15A58M14NPQ , MPN: 15A58M14NPQ , UPC: 816341020085 , Code: 11I-ATB-FF556PRB-15A58M14NPQ
  • Faxon Firearms 16in Pencil Profile AR15 Barrel, 556 Nato, Pinned Gas Block, 15A58M16NPQ , MPN: 15A58M16NPQ , UPC: 816341020146 , Code: 11I-ATB-FF556PRB-15A58M16NPQ

Faxon Firearms AR-15 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • USED, Faxon Firearms 16in Pencil Profile AR15 Barrel, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ, 15A58M16NPQ-APGB , MPN: 15A58M16NPQ-APGB-EDEMO , Code: 11I-ATB-FF556PRB-15A58M16NPQ-APGB-EDEMO-IN-C
  • Faxon Firearms 16in Pencil Profile AR15 Barrel, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 416-R Stainless Steel QPQ, 15B58M16NPQ , MPN: 15B58M16NPQ , UPC: 816341020313 , Code: 11I-ATB-FF556PRB-15B58M16NPQ
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