FAXON INTEGRAL® SERIES 16" LIGHT TAPER FLASH HIDER BLOWBACK 9MM AR15 BARREL
FaxonFaxon Integral® Series 16" Light Taper — 9mm (Blowback) with Slim Flash Hider
Integrally machined slim flash hider for a legal 16" OAL — no pin & weld required. Purpose-built for AR-9 blowback systems.
The Faxon Integral® 16" Light Taper 9mm barrel gives AR-9 builders the compact handling of a short barrel with the compliance of a 16" overall length. The integral slim flash hider is machined as part of the barrel blank, ensuring perfect concentricity, a clean look, and durable performance without any pin-and-weld.
Optimized for straight blowback operation, this barrel features a light taper pistol-caliber profile, 4150 CMV steel, and a QPQ nitride finish inside and out. Feed ramps are compatible with both Glock-pattern and Colt-pattern systems for broad component compatibility.
Key Benefits
- Integrally machined slim flash hider: Lightweight, low-signature front end with perfect alignment.
- 16" legal overall length: Fully compliant OAL without pinning & welding.
- Blowback-ready: No gas port or gas hardware; tuned for AR-9 straight blowback systems.
- Light taper profile: Balanced forward weight and heat control for PCC training and competition.
- Durable build: 4150 CMV steel, button-rifled 1:10 twist, and nitride finish inside & out.
- Wide compatibility: Glock & Colt compatible feed ramps support common AR-9 configurations.
Specifications
Note: Cannot be shipped to CA.
Installation & Compatibility
- Use with AR-9 blowback BCGs and compatible lowers (Glock-pattern or Colt-pattern).
- No gas system required; buffer weight and spring selection affect reliability and recoil.
- Designed for standard AR-15 upper receivers configured for 9mm.
- Integral flash hider is fixed; no muzzle threads or device changes.
- Verify magazine/bolt compatibility and ejector alignment for your chosen pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this barrel legal for rifle builds?
Will it work with both Glock and Colt AR-9 setups?
Does it require a gas block or tube?
Overview: Faxon Integral 16" 9mm Light Taper — Slim Flash Hider
The Faxon Integral® Series 16" 9mm Light Taper barrel with an integral slim flash hider streamlines your AR-9 build by delivering a legal 16" overall length without any gunsmithing. Constructed from 4150 CMV steel, button-rifled (1:10), and finished in QPQ nitride, it’s stress relieved and air-gauge tested for long service life.
Designed for straight blowback platforms and compatible with both Glock-pattern and Colt-pattern components, this barrel delivers reliability, clean aesthetics, and outstanding value for PCC competition, training, or home defense.
- Barrel Material:
- 4150 CMV
- Barrel Type:
- Button Rifled
- Caliber:
- 9mm
- Barrel Length:
- 16"
- Barrel Twist:
- 1:10
- Barrel Profile:
- Pistol Caliber Taper
- Barrel Gas System:
- N/A - Blowback
- Outside Finish:
- QPQ Nitride
- Muzzle Device:
- Integral Slim Flash Hider
- Gas Block Diameter:
- N/A
- Gas Block Journal Length:
- N/A
- Barrel Extension:
- Colt & Glock Compatible Feed Ramps
- Weight:
- 1.34 lbs
- Crown Type:
- Recessed 11-degree Target Crown
Reviews
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Well done!
If you are wanting to stick with a 16” barrel and note go the 9mm pistol or SBR route, the integral flash hider and compensated 9mm barrels are awesome options! As usual for Faxon, great fit, finish, and accuracy!