Faxon .223 Wylde 16" Pencil 5R Match Series Barrel

Faxon .223 Wylde 16″ Pencil 5R Match Series Barrel

Modeled after the Colt SP1, an ideal balance of weight and performance.

The Faxon .223 Wylde 16″ Pencil 5R Match Series Barrel is built for shooters who demand lightweight performance without compromising accuracy. Crafted from premium 416R stainless steel, this barrel is stress relieved, button rifled, and finished inside and out with a QPQ Nitride coating to ensure exceptional wear resistance and longevity. The Nickel Teflon-coated M4 feed ramp extension adds to its reliability, ensuring smooth cycling across various platforms.

This barrel features Faxon’s renowned pencil profile—a slender, streamlined contour modeled after the original Colt SP1. Despite its featherweight feel, it delivers outstanding durability and heat resistance for extended shooting sessions. Paired with a mid-length gas system and a 0.625″ gas block journal, it ensures smoother recoil impulse and increased dwell time, improving overall reliability and handling during rapid strings of fire.

Faxon’s 5R rifling design reduces projectile deformation and fouling, enhancing velocity and accuracy over traditional rifling methods. Every barrel is individually MPI inspected and headspace-checked to guarantee match-grade consistency, making it a top-tier choice for competitive, defensive, and recreational builds alike.

Barrel Features:

• Pencil Profile – Lightweight design modeled after the Colt SP1
• 5R Button Rifled – Improves accuracy and reduces fouling
• 416R Stainless Steel – Premium material for match performance
• QPQ Nitride Finish – Corrosion and wear resistant
• Nickel Teflon Coated M4 Feed Ramp Extension
• Mid-Length Gas System – Reliable cycling and smooth recoil
• MPI Inspected and Headspace Checked

Technical Specifications:

• Caliber: .223 Wylde
• Barrel Length: 16″
• Barrel Profile: Pencil
• Material: 416R Stainless Steel
• Rifling: 5R, Button Rifled
• Twist Rate: 1:8 RH
• Gas System: Mid-Length
• Gas Block Journal: 0.625″
• Finish: QPQ Nitride
• Feed Ramp: M4 with Nickel Teflon Coating

If you are new to building or upgrading a .223 Wylde rifle and have any questions about the Faxon .223 Wylde 16″ Pencil 5R Match Series Barrel, we are always here to help!