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Daniel Defense
Overview
The Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length barrel features a Government contour, which provides a balanced profile for stability and accuracy while maintaining weight efficiency. With a mid-length gas system, this barrel is designed to reduce recoil and improve reliability, making it suitable for a variety of shooting applications. Commonly found in builds that prioritize a 5.56 NATO caliber and mid-length gas systems, this barrel is a solid choice for those looking to enhance their AR-15 performance.
Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7 Government Contour AR-15 Barrel With Gas Block
Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7 Government Contour AR-15 Barrel With Gas Block ranks #11 of the 322 barrels builders have added on GunPartPicker so far in October 2026, behind the Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 11.5 Carbine Barrel Gov't, with about 1% of all barrels added to builds. Up from #16 in September. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on mid-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
It was in stock most days in September 2026, and today 2 of the 3 retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in September 2026, holding around $420, so there haven't been real sales lately. Buying today, the lowest price is $420 at Primary Arms, which matches the best price we saw in September.
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Builds in the community that include the Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 Nato Chf Mid-Length 1:7 Government Contour Ar-15 Barrel With Gas Block
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 23 | $2440.17 |
 | 10 | $2982.58 |
 | 10 | $1216.13 |
 | 22 | $2228.40 |
 | 12 | $3147.86 |
 | 18 | $7392.82 |
 | 21 | $1852.01 |
| 9 | $1464.04 |
 | 33 | $2778.05 |
 | 18 | $2067.70 |
| 28 | $2047.45 |
 | 21 | $3807.42 |
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Top reviews
DDs 14.5 CHF barrel with the cold hammer forged process is what real duty rifles use. Mid length gas system at 14.5 is smoother than carbine. 1:7 twist handles heavy 77gr loads. Government contour is the right balance of weight and barrel life. Headspace was correct out of the box.
