Faxon Gov’t/Socom 5.56 NATO 10.5″ 1:8 Nitride Barrel

Manufactured in-house by Faxon Firearms, this Gov’t/Socom Duty series barrel is built for compact carbine applications where a short, robust barrel profile is required. The barrel is finished in a black nitride process and is described by the manufacturer as stress relieved and air-gauge tested. Faxon notes an 11-degree target crown and individual headspace checks performed with precision gauges. Intended for use in AR-15 platform builds that require a 10.5-inch barrel and a carbine-length gas system.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem.
• The barrel length is 10.5 inches.
• The rate of twist is 1:8″.
• The finish is Black Nitride.
• The barrel weight is 1.1 lbs.
• The barrel is button rifled.
• The gas system length is Carbine.
• The barrel features a carbine-length gas port.
• The gas block size is .750.
• The muzzle is an 11-degree target crown.

Compact and purpose-built, this Faxon Gov’t/Socom barrel pairs a short 10.5-inch length with a 1:8 twist and service-oriented features to suit carbine builds, duty configurations, and close‑quarters platforms where a reduced-length barrel is desired. The combination of a nitride finish, button rifling, and manufacturer-performed stress relief and headspace checks makes it a practical choice for builders prioritizing a reliable, factory-processed component.