FAXON DUTY SERIES GUNNER PROFILE 18" RIFLE-LENGTH 5.56 NATO AR15 BARREL
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FAXON DUTY SERIES GUNNER PROFILE 18" RIFLE-LENGTH 5.56 NATO AR15 BARREL
Faxon Duty Series Gunner Profile — 18" Rifle-Length 5.56 NATO (1:8 Twist)
Precision, balance, and reach — Faxon’s 18" Gunner brings long-range accuracy with lightweight control.
The Faxon Duty Series 18" Gunner Profile 5.56 NATO barrel blends the durability of a Government contour with the weight savings of a Pencil profile. Designed for rifle-length gas systems, this barrel delivers exceptionally smooth recoil and excellent velocity, making it ideal for precision builds, competition rifles, and hunting platforms.
Key Benefits
- Balanced Gunner profile: Combines Gov’t strength with Pencil weight savings for the ideal performance blend.
- Rifle-length gas system: Provides the softest recoil impulse and most consistent cycling for 5.56 platforms.
- Longer dwell time: Enhances accuracy and velocity, ideal for precision and long-range AR-15 setups.
- Durable 4150 CMV steel: Fully stress-relieved, air-gauge tested, and magnetic particle inspected.
- Corrosion resistant: Inside and out black nitride finish extends service life and simplifies cleaning.
- Lightweight for its length: Weighs just 1.58 lbs, providing excellent balance and handling.
Specifications
Why Choose the Gunner Profile
The Gunner profile merges the heat control of a Government profile with the weight savings of a Pencil barrel. This hybrid design shifts balance toward the shooter for improved handling, especially when firing from standing or dynamic positions. The result is a rifle that feels fast, stable, and accurate — perfect for practical rifle builds and high-volume training.
Installation & Compatibility
- Standard M4 barrel extension fits AR-15 upper receivers.
- Compatible with .625" gas blocks on a 1.9" journal.
- 1/2-28 threads support brakes, comps, and suppressor mounts.
- Optimized for rifle-length gas tubes and standard AR-15 carriers.
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Overview: 18" Rifle-Length Gunner Barrel
The Faxon Duty Series 18" Gunner Profile 5.56 NATO barrel delivers long-range accuracy and smooth operation in a lightweight package. The Gunner contour enhances balance, while the rifle-length gas system produces soft recoil and consistent cycling.
Each Faxon barrel is machined from certified 4150 CMV steel, button-rifled with a 1:8 twist, stress-relieved, air-gauge tested, and magnetic particle inspected to ensure exceptional quality. A black nitride finish protects both interior and exterior surfaces for corrosion resistance and easy maintenance.
Whether you’re building a precision rifle, a competition setup, or a lightweight DMR, the 18" Gunner barrel offers outstanding accuracy, balance, and dependability — all backed by Faxon’s commitment to quality.