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Why customers choose this item
✓556 NATO rifle barrel
✓16 inch barrel length
✓One in seven twist rate
✓Mid length gas system
✓Half by 28 thread pitch
✓Lightweight barrel profile
Product highlights
Lightweight profile barrel chambered in five point five six NATO for AR rifles
Sixteen inch length paired with mid length gas system for smoother cycling
Cold hammer forged barrel construction improves durability and bore consistency
Chrome lined bore provides resistance to wear and corrosion over extended use
One in seven twist rate supports stabilization of various bullet weights
Threaded muzzle one half by twenty eight for standard device compatibility
Product description
The Daniel Defense Light Weight Barrel 556NATO 16 Inch 1:7 Mid Length Gas System Black is a rifle barrel designed for AR-15 platforms chambered in 5.56 NATO. This barrel features a 16 inch length, 1:7 twist rate, and mid-length gas system with 1/2×28 threads. Daniel Defense Light Weight Barrel is categorized as a rifle barrel and is used for assembling lightweight rifle configurations.
It features cold hammer forged construction, chrome lined bore, and compatibility with standard AR-15 upper receivers. The Daniel Defense Light Weight Barrel 16 inch supports mid-length gas system operation and standard muzzle device installation. This product is used for rifle builds where reduced barrel weight is preferred. In typical configurations, this rifle barrel integrates with common AR-15 components and maintains standard interface dimensions.
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