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Q&A for Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel — 20 Questions & 25 Answers

Name Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel (4.3)
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Yup, guest, from PA, United States, asked on February 22, 2019

Is this the optimal barrel?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 18, 2019

Depends on what your purpose is for the barrel. Is this a high quality barrel? Yes. Is it perfect for everything and everyone? No. Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com and we can help you make that decision.

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Rodney, member, from SC, United States, asked on February 05, 2022

Is the gas block pinned to the barrel or come with pins to pin the gas block?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on February 10, 2022

The Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel with FSP is pinned. The Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrels with low profile gas block use set screws.

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Jon, guest, from PA, United States, asked on December 23, 2020

If you get the low profile gas block option, is it pinned to the barrel?

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Answered by Nick B., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 18, 2021

The low profile gas block is not pinned, it uses set screws.

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Rodney, member, from SC, United States, asked on December 20, 2020

Is this a pinned gas block?

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Answered by Nick B., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 18, 2021

the models with a FSP are pinned, the low profile gas block models are not pinned.

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dru, member, from WA, United States, asked on April 10, 2020

Is this a FN Barrel?

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on March 22, 2021

No, these are made by spikes.

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Ty, guest, from NE, United States, asked on April 30, 2021

Would this be a good barrrel for 3 gun if I wanna do a pin and weld!

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Answered by Nick B., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 08, 2021

Yes, these are high quality barrels that offer excellent performance and accuracy.

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georgia91, member, from GA, United States, asked on April 18, 2021

Is the barrel dimpled

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Answered by Nick B., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 08, 2021

No, these barrels are not dimpled.

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exNIHILO, member, from AR, United States, asked on March 23, 2021

what are the gas block journal sizes on these barrels? i'm particularly looking at the 14.5" but i'm sure others will benefit from them all.

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Answered by Nick B., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 08, 2021

All of the barrels listed on this page have a .750 gas block journal.

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Axle Raynes, member, from GA, United States, asked on February 23, 2021

Does this come with gas tube?

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on March 22, 2021

No it does not.

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Jakewes, member, from UT, United States, asked on February 11, 2021

What size is the gas block seat?

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Answered by Adam, guest, from MI, United States, on March 01, 2021

The Spike Tactical CHF Optimal models use .750, the lightweight models use .625 gas block seat.

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