Reviews & Ratings for Faxon Firearms 16in Legal, SLIM Perm 3 Port Brake, 14.5in GUNNER, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ Barrel — 3 review — Page 1

This is a really nicely made barrel with the pinned/welded 3 port brake. Even though it's just 1.5" shorter than a standard barrel, you can really feel the difference in how the firearm handles. My build included a LWRC ultra compact stock, so the rifle is really compact. The 3 port brake does a good job mitigating muzzle rise, but hey, it's 5.56/.223, so there's not much to begin with anyways. The only issue I had was that the weld was not completely flush. It was not much, but just enough to prevent the gas block from sliding over. A little filing and cold bluing did the trick.
As far as accuracy, I have not shot it off a bench at long ranges, but I'm sure it's a lot more accurate than me. My other Faxon barrels (16" 5.56 pencil and 10.5" 300aac) have been great and I'm sure this one won't disappoint me! Overall, this is an excellent barrel that I would recommend if you are looking to shave a little length without having to go SBR or pistol route.