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AR-15 · Barrel
NBS 14.5" 7.62x39 Carbine Medium Barrel, Black Nitride
$100
Under 16 in: a rifle needs a pinned and welded muzzle device to reach 16 in overall barrel length, or NFA registration as an SBR.
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Specs
| Length (in) | 14.5 |
| Caliber | 762x39 |
| Calname | 7.62x39 |
| Gas system | carbine |
| Thread | 5/8x24 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Low price for a nitrided 7.62x39 barrel
- 1:10 twist matches common steel-case ammo
- 14.5 in is handy with a pinned-and-welded device
Cons
- Steel grade not stated
- Needs a 7.62x39 bolt and AR-pattern mags
Other barrel options
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- Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16" .223 Wylde SPR Fluted Mid-Length Barrel (BABL223017PL) $238
- Faxon Firearms Duty Series 16" Pencil 5.56 NATO Mid-Length Barrel (15A58M16NPQ) $187
- Dirty Bird 16" 5.56 M4 Carbine Phosphate/Chrome-Lined Barrel w/ F-Marked FSB (D264) $230
- Ballistic Advantage Performance Series 13.7" 5.56 Hanson Mid-Length Barrel w/ Low Pro Gas Block (BABL556036F) $163
- Aero Precision 12.5" 5.56 Government Profile CMV Barrel, Carbine Length (APRH100422C) $170
- Ballistic Advantage Modern Series 16" .300 BLK DRP Pistol-Length Barrel (BABL300011M) $171