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Q&A for Faxon AR-15 5.56 NATO Threaded Barrel — 12 Questions & 14 Answers

Name Faxon AR-15 5.56 NATO Threaded Barrel (4.7)
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Carbine, member, from LA, United States, asked on May 28, 2020

Does the gas block have a roll pin for the gas tube or will that need to be ordered separate?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on January 06, 2021

No, these do not include a roll pin for the gas tube. Generally, the roll pin necessary to attach the gas tube to the gas block will be included with the gas tube.

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Brandon Bjugstad, member, from ND, United States, asked on May 02, 2020

What gas length tube is needed for the 10.5" barrol?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on January 06, 2021

The 10.5" barrel will require a Carbine length gas tube.

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Eric S, member, from MO, United States, asked on July 31, 2022

Is the 7.5” barrel dimpled or drilled for a taper pin for the gas block since it doesn’t coke with one?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on October 26, 2022

This barrel has a pin included with the gas block to ensure a secure fit.

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nick, member, from PA, United States, asked on June 11, 2022

What is the weight of the Faxon Firearms AR15 Gov't/Socom Profile Threaded Barrel? In the description you have it listed as 3lbs, is that correct?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on June 23, 2022

The Faxon Firearms AR15 Gov't/Socom Profile Threaded Barrels weight varies between models. The 16" barrel weighs 1.65lbs, the 10.5" barrel weighs 1.10lbs, and the 7.5" barrel weighs 0.89lbs.

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Jake P T, member, from VA, United States, asked on December 14, 2021

Does the 7.5" barrel come with a gas block?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on March 23, 2022

No, the 7.5" barrels do not come with a gas block.

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Paul, member, from AA, United States, asked on September 09, 2020

what gas length is this?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on March 22, 2021

Gas Length varies based on length of barrel. Each barrel length and gas tube length is listed in each barrel specific product description.

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Jt, guest, from AL, United States, asked on August 31, 2020

Thread pitch for muzzle device?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on March 22, 2021

Thread pitch os 1/2x28.

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Goggles, member, from TN, United States, asked on August 28, 2020

Is the 16-inch variant a mid length gas system

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on June 16, 2021

Yes, the 16" Gov't/Socom profile barrels have a mid-length gas system.

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Dan, guest, from CO, United States, asked on August 16, 2020

Is this barrel steel or carbon fiber? The description is confusing.

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on June 16, 2021

These barrels are constructed of 4150CMV steel. The second bullet point under "package contents" appears to be a typo and is a description from another product.

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Eduardo Morales, member, from TX, United States, asked on June 21, 2020

What size gas block/gas tube does this take?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on March 22, 2021

Gas block is .750, Gas Tube will vary based on barrel length.

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