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Faxon Ar15 Barrel 350 Legend - 16" 1:16 Gunner Profile Blk$172.00
Availability: In Stock
Building a 7.62x39 AR is a solid choice for shooters who want Soviet-caliber reliability in the modern platform, and the Faxon Ar15 Barrel 7.62x39 16" 1:8 Gunner Profile is built to make that platform work hard. This 16-inch barrel pairs a stout government profile from breech to gas block with a tapered pencil profile forward, giving you the best of both worlds: structural rigidity where it counts and measurable weight savings up front for a rifle that handles and points like it means business.
The engineering here is straightforward and honest. Extra meat at the rear of the barrel minimizes harmonic whip and soaks up heat—important whether you're running through a mag dump at the range or working through a suppressor. The 1-8 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of 7.62x39 projectiles, and the 5/8"-24 muzzle threads let you thread on a can if your setup calls for it. Faxon ran every barrel through magnetic particle inspection before it left the shop, so you know the 4150 chrome-moly steel is clean. The nitride finish handles corrosion with no apologies, and a target-crowned muzzle gives you a true edge for accuracy.
This is a mid-length gas tube configuration, so it drops into standard AR builds without surprises. Whether you're hand-loading match rounds, running a suppressor, or just wanting a no-nonsense barrel that won't flinch under sustained fire, the Faxon Gunner Profile delivers the balance of mass and maneuverability that separates a working barrel from a mediocre one.
| Caliber | 7.62x39 |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Twist Rate | 1:8 inch |
| Profile | Gunner (Government to gas block, pencil forward) |
| Gas Tube Length | Mid-length |
| Muzzle Thread | 5/8"-24 TPI |
| Muzzle Crown | 11° target crown |
| Material | 4150 chrome-moly-vanadium steel |
| Rifling | Button rifled |
| Finish | Nitride |
| Bolt Face Compatibility | Type 1 or .125" bolt face depth |
| Suppressor Rated | Yes |
This is a mid-length gas tube barrel, so it pairs with mid-length gas systems in standard AR-15 builds.
Yes, the Faxon Gunner Profile is suppressor-rated. The 5/8"-24 TPI threads accept standard suppressors configured for that pattern.
Yes, Faxon designed this barrel to handle sustained full-auto fire, thanks to the extra material at the rear for heat management and the reinforced government profile.
The 1-8 inch twist is versatile across the range of 7.62x39 projectiles. This is the standard twist for the caliber and will stabilize most rounds you're likely to shoot.
SKU: 144603139 • Width: 2.95in • Height: 1.2in • Depth: 19.55in • Weight: 1.7oz
Availability: In Stock
Building a 7.62x39 AR is a solid choice for shooters who want Soviet-caliber reliability in the modern platform, and the Faxon Ar15 Barrel 7.62x39 16" 1:8 Gunner Profile is built to make that platform work hard. This 16-inch barrel pairs a stout government profile from breech to gas block with a tapered pencil profile forward, giving you the best of both worlds: structural rigidity where it counts and measurable weight savings up front for a rifle that handles and points like it means business.
The engineering here is straightforward and honest. Extra meat at the rear of the barrel minimizes harmonic whip and soaks up heat—important whether you're running through a mag dump at the range or working through a suppressor. The 1-8 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of 7.62x39 projectiles, and the 5/8"-24 muzzle threads let you thread on a can if your setup calls for it. Faxon ran every barrel through magnetic particle inspection before it left the shop, so you know the 4150 chrome-moly steel is clean. The nitride finish handles corrosion with no apologies, and a target-crowned muzzle gives you a true edge for accuracy.
This is a mid-length gas tube configuration, so it drops into standard AR builds without surprises. Whether you're hand-loading match rounds, running a suppressor, or just wanting a no-nonsense barrel that won't flinch under sustained fire, the Faxon Gunner Profile delivers the balance of mass and maneuverability that separates a working barrel from a mediocre one.
| Caliber | 7.62x39 |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Twist Rate | 1:8 inch |
| Profile | Gunner (Government to gas block, pencil forward) |
| Gas Tube Length | Mid-length |
| Muzzle Thread | 5/8"-24 TPI |
| Muzzle Crown | 11° target crown |
| Material | 4150 chrome-moly-vanadium steel |
| Rifling | Button rifled |
| Finish | Nitride |
| Bolt Face Compatibility | Type 1 or .125" bolt face depth |
| Suppressor Rated | Yes |
This is a mid-length gas tube barrel, so it pairs with mid-length gas systems in standard AR-15 builds.
Yes, the Faxon Gunner Profile is suppressor-rated. The 5/8"-24 TPI threads accept standard suppressors configured for that pattern.
Yes, Faxon designed this barrel to handle sustained full-auto fire, thanks to the extra material at the rear for heat management and the reinforced government profile.
The 1-8 inch twist is versatile across the range of 7.62x39 projectiles. This is the standard twist for the caliber and will stabilize most rounds you're likely to shoot.
SKU: 144603139 • Width: 2.95in • Height: 1.2in • Depth: 19.55in • Weight: 1.7oz