Faxon Match Series 14.5" Flame Fluted .223 Wylde 416R SS QPQ Nitride 5R Mid-Length Barrel

Faxon Match Series 14.5″ Flame Fluted .223 Wylde 416R SS QPQ Nitride 5R Mid-Length Barrel

The Faxon Match Series 14.5″ Flame Fluted .223 Wylde 416R SS QPQ Nitride 5R Mid-Length Barrel is engineered to deliver high-end precision, heat efficiency, and durability in a compact, lightweight configuration. Whether you’re building a competition-ready AR-15 or an agile tactical carbine, this barrel provides a powerful combination of accuracy and aesthetics. Crafted from premium 416R stainless steel, it offers excellent resistance to corrosion and heat erosion, while its salt bath QPQ nitride treatment adds surface hardness and increases overall barrel life.

Faxon’s signature flame fluting sets this barrel apart visually while serving a functional purpose. The fluted design significantly reduces weight while improving cooling performance by increasing the surface area. This ensures reliable performance even under extended strings of fire. The 14.5″ length strikes a balance between maneuverability and velocity, making it a top choice for shooters who want compactness without compromising ballistic performance.

The barrel’s .223 Wylde chamber is designed to safely and accurately fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, offering excellent flexibility across use cases. The 1:8 twist rate and 5R button rifling promote superior accuracy by minimizing jacket deformation and fouling, particularly with heavier match-grade bullets. Paired with an 11-degree target crown, this barrel maintains tight groupings and consistent shot placement in demanding conditions.

A mid-length gas system helps optimize dwell time and reduces felt recoil while improving parts longevity—especially important for suppressed or high-round-count applications. The 1/2×28 muzzle threading supports a wide variety of brakes, flash hiders, or suppressors, and the M4 feed ramp extension features a nickel-Teflon coating for smooth cycling and dependable lockup.

Weighing approximately 1.6 lbs, this Faxon Match Series barrel is magnetic particle inspected and air-gauge tested to ensure precise bore and groove dimensions. Whether for tactical builds, match shooting, or duty use, it stands out as a reliable, accurate, and high-performance upgrade.