FAXON COMBAT SERIES MED TAPER 12.5" CARBINE-LENGTH 5.56 NATO AR15 BARREL
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FAXON COMBAT SERIES MED TAPER 12.5" CARBINE-LENGTH 5.56 NATO AR15 BARREL
Faxon Combat Series Medium Taper — 12.5" Carbine-Length 5.56 NATO (1:7 Twist)
Chrome-lined durability meets combat-grade precision — built for heavy use and reliability.
The Faxon Combat Series 12.5" Medium Taper 5.56 NATO barrel is purpose-built for professional duty, defense, and high-round-count training. Featuring a chrome-lined bore and manganese phosphate exterior, this barrel is engineered for extended life under demanding conditions. The medium taper profile provides superior heat control without excessive weight, ideal for reliable carbine builds.
Key Benefits
- Combat-ready construction: Chrome-lined bore resists corrosion, fouling, and erosion under sustained fire.
- Medium taper profile: Balances heat resistance with maneuverability — stable yet responsive.
- 4150 CMV steel: Mil-Spec material chosen for strength and longevity in hard-use environments.
- Phosphate exterior finish: Protects against wear, moisture, and environmental stress.
- Carbine-length gas system: Proven reliability across platforms and ammunition types.
- Precision QC: Every barrel is MPI-inspected, air-gauge tested, and headspace verified.
Specifications
Why Choose the Faxon Combat Series
The Combat Series represents Faxon’s most rugged lineup of AR-15 barrels — built for those who demand long service life, duty reliability, and Mil-Spec coatings. Chrome lining ensures longevity even under high heat, while the phosphate finish protects against the elements. Every Combat barrel is manufactured 100% in-house at Faxon’s Cincinnati, Ohio facility and undergoes full MPI and headspace testing.
Installation & Compatibility
- Standard M4 extension fits all AR-15 upper receivers.
- Compatible with .750" gas blocks on a 1.9" journal.
- 1/2-28 threads fit brakes, comps, and suppressor mounts.
- Optimized for carbine-length gas systems and standard AR-15 BCGs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Combat Series different from the Duty Series?
Combat barrels feature chrome-lined bores and phosphate exteriors for maximum durability, while Duty barrels use nitride treatment.
Can I use this barrel suppressed?
Yes — the carbine-length system functions reliably suppressed; an adjustable gas block helps fine-tune performance.
Is the chrome lining thick or match-grade?
Faxon uses a match-consistent hard chrome lining that provides durability without degrading accuracy.
Overview: 12.5" Combat Series Medium Taper Barrel
The Faxon Combat Series 12.5" Medium Taper 5.56 NATO barrel is the ideal all-purpose choice for AR-15 carbines that need military-grade toughness and superior performance. With its chrome-lined bore, phosphate exterior, and precision-machined 4150 CMV construction, this barrel stands up to thousands of rounds with minimal wear.
Each barrel is stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI-inspected, and headspace verified in Faxon’s Cincinnati facility. The 12.5" Combat barrel delivers excellent balance, heat management, and accuracy — ready for duty, training, or defense.
- Caliber:
- 5.56 NATO
- Barrel Profile:
- Medium Taper
- Barrel Material:
- 4150 CMV
- Rifling Twist Rate:
- 1:7
- Muzzle Thread:
- 1/2x28
- Gas Block Diameter:
- .750"
- Gas System Length:
- Carbine
- Barrel Length:
- 12.5"
- Outside Finish:
- Mag Phos
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