M4 contour with carbine length gas, ran 300 rds of M193 without a hiccup. harmonics under sustained fire are smooth, no whip. anderson quality has come up a lot recently, this barrel proves it. crown was protected by a thread cap


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Anderson Manufacturing
Overview
The Anderson Manufacturing 5.56 Carbine Length M4 Contour AR-15 Barrel features a 16-inch length, designed specifically for 5.56 NATO calibers. With a carbine-length gas system and a .750 gas block diameter, this barrel ensures reliable cycling and performance, while the 1:8 twist rate stabilizes a variety of bullet weights effectively. This barrel is a popular choice for builds focused on carbine-length gas systems and chambered in 5.56 NATO.
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| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| PSA AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group 5.56 Full-Auto Nitride MPI - 516446953 | 3 | |
| Wilson Combat Ar-15 Lo-Profile Gas Block .750" Black | 3 | |
| LBE Unlimited Carbine Length AR-15 Gas Tube - ARGTC | 3 | |
| Cmmg Ar-15 Bolt Catch | 3 | |
| American Defense UIC Billet Lower Receiver - Ambidextrous | 3 | |
| Aero Precision Ar-15 Rifle Buffer | 2 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 85.7% |
| AR-9 | 14.3% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 100% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Carbine | 100% |
Builds in the community that include the Anderson Manufacturing 5.56 Carbine Length M4 Contour Ar-15 Barrel - 16"
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 21 | $733.45 |
![]() | 20 | $1447.45 |
![]() | 9 | $1168.55 |
![]() | 16 | $427.41 |
![]() | 8 | $447.06 |
![]() | 21 | $2042.20 |
![]() | 25 | $1036.22 |
![]() | 23 | $1001.48 |
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M4 contour with carbine length gas, ran 300 rds of M193 without a hiccup. harmonics under sustained fire are smooth, no whip. anderson quality has come up a lot recently, this barrel proves it. crown was protected by a thread cap