Daniel Defense 11.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Daniel Defense 11.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist - Barrel for AR-15 - view 1
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Overview

The Daniel Defense 11.5" Government Carbine barrel is designed for 5.56 NATO caliber builds, featuring a lightweight profile that enhances maneuverability without sacrificing performance. With a mid-length gas system and a 1:7 twist rate, this barrel effectively stabilizes a range of bullet weights, making it suitable for various ammunition choices. This barrel is commonly found in builds that prioritize a carbine gas system and the 5.56 NATO caliber, making it a solid choice for versatile applications.

Specifications

MPN07-077-16522-01
Gas System LengthMid-Length
Barrel Length12.5
Barrel ProfileLightweight
FinishBlack
Caliber5.56 NATO
Twist Rate1:7
Gas Block Diameter.750
Thread Pitch1/2x28
CoatingNitride

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Frequently Built With

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Build Configuration Breakdown

Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product

Platform

92.3%
AR-1592.3%
AR-107.7%

Caliber

100%
5.56 NATO100%

Gas System

100%
Carbine100%
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Build Platform Breakdown
PlatformPercentage
AR-1592.3%
AR-107.7%
Build Caliber Breakdown
CaliberPercentage
5.56 NATO100%
Build Gas System Breakdown
Gas SystemPercentage
Carbine100%

Builds Featuring This Part

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Builds in the community that include the Daniel Defense 11.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

BuildPartsTotal
for hd 16"
8$1630.66
16" 5.56
12$700.87
for hunting hogs 16"
27$2008.47
Wilson combat 16" build
23$1341.80
PSA 16" 5.56
17$2799.81
colt 16" build
7$1788.98
16" Noveske build
25$2272.40
16" recce
12$1963.67
16" PSA build
10$565.43
backup 5.56 build
6$1539.97
Yankee Hill Machine 16" build
14$1843.77
16" SBR
24$1530.01

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D
dbguns
as advertised
Reviewed on May 12, 2026Verified with Build

twist rate has handled everything i fed it from 55 to 77 grain

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PrestonHandsome
would buy again
Reviewed on May 10, 2026Verified with Build

profile is exactly what i was after. balanced well in the build

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Fr4nkieHudman
small things to mention
Reviewed on March 2, 2026Verified with Build

shoots well but took 50 rounds to settle

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