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TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde Up to 23% Off — Free 2 Day Shipping w/ code 2DAYAIR — 3 models

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TRYBE Defense AR15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde, 18in, Medium Profile, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, Black, BARRIF18223
TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .750 in Gas Block, Rifle Gas Tube, .223 Wylde
TRYBE Defense AR15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde, 18in, Medium Profile, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, Black, BARRIF18223
TRYBE Defense AR15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde, 18in, Medium Profile, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, Black, BARRIF18223
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Questions & Answers
What rifling is used in your barrels? Manufacturer Answer

The TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel has a 1:8 twist and is button rifled.

by TRYBE, Manufacturer, August 9, 2022
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Hello, could you please post the weight, diameter.. Including gas block diameter Expert Answer

The specs on this barrel are:
Length: 18"
Profile: Medium
Gas system length: Rifle
Gas Block journal diameter: .750"
Gas block jounal length: 1.1"
Gas port size: 0.081"
Crown angle 11 degress
Thread pitch: 1/2x28
Rifling: 1-8
Material: 4150 Chrome Vanadium
Weight: 1.38lbs

by Tom B, Gear Expert, September 19, 2021
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Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
Update- Gas port is huge. by DirtyWB, Verified Owner, October 9, 2023
So I took the upper apart and measured the gas port and turns out the .081 spec in the product description is totally wrong. Measured with calipers the port is .095-.096 which is as big as you can get on an AR. I ordered an adjustable gas block and w...
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6/8 found this helpful
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Pleasantly Surprised by Dino, February 15, 2023
Have owned this barrel for about 6 months now. Well over 1000 rounds through I think. Has cycled extremely well so far, no jamming. Dimpled myself and used 62g Winchester rounds. I'm a good shot, but accuracy still improved compared to stock AP barre...
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Gas port too small. by DirtyWB, Verified Owner, October 8, 2023
Normal gas port range is .088-.095 for ARs and this one is .081 as it says in the specs and it's short stroking in my upper. I didn't measure it when it arrived and just put the upper together and went to the range and it's a single shot as of now. I...
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Trybe 18" barrel by Deluvan, November 23, 2022
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Pretty decent for the price by Brock Samson, December 27, 2025
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Good stuff by Joe, Verified Owner, December 3, 2025
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Product Info for TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde

TRYBE Defense has your back with an amazing lineup of Rifle Barrels. This 18" barrel chambered in .223 Wylde boasts a beautiful medium contour barrel profile and is milled from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel. Featuring a 1 in 8" twist, this barrel is equipped with a rifle length barrel gas system and finished in black nitride for long lasting and ultra-protected durability. To ensure the highest level of safety and functionality, all Trybe Defense barrels undergo rigorous quality checks and are held to the highest standards, inspected nearly 70 times throughout the manufacturing process to include 100% inspection of headspace and guarantee compliance with SAAMI specifications. Each barrel is also air gauged after rifling and held to .0002" concentricity of the bore. Shoot straight and start your build today.image

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Specifications for TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde:

Manufacturer: TRYBE Defense
Color: Black
Finish: Nitride
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Remington
Barrel Length: 18 in
Barrel Profile: Medium
Gas System Length: Rifle Length
Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .750 in
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-8
Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
Flutes: No
Gun Make: AR Platform
Gun Model: AR-15
Weight: 2.2 lb, 35.2 oz
Condition: New
Gas Block Journal Size-Length: 1.1 in
Threads per Inch: 1/2x28

Features of TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde:

  • Gas Port Size: 0.081 in.
  • Crown Angle: 11°

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TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • TRYBE Defense AR15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde, 18in, Medium Profile, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, Black, BARRIF18223 , MPN: BARRIF18223 , UPC: 810030586173 , Code: TRB-ATB-BW3A-BARRIF18223
  • TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .750 in Gas Block, Rifle Gas Tube, .223 Wylde , MPN: IHF-B223W-KIT2 , Code: TRB-ATB-BW3A-IHF-B223W-KIT2
  • TRYBE Defense Rifle Barrel and TRYBE Defense Self-Timing Muzzle Brake, .22 Caliber/5.56, 1/2x28 , MPN: BARRIF18223-KIT1 , Code: TRB-ATB-BW3A-BARRIF18223-KIT1

TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • TRYBE Defense 18 in Medium Profile AR-15 Rifle Barrel, .223 Wylde, TRYBE Defense CIB Cowl Induction Muzzle Brake, .223/5.56, 1/2x28 , MPN: IHF-B223W-KIT1 , Code: TRB-ATB-BW3A-IHF-B223W-KIT1
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