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Daniel Defense
Overview
The Daniel Defense 16" 5.56 M4 Carbine Barrel is designed for precision and reliability, featuring a 1:7 twist rate that stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, making it ideal for various ammunition types. With a carbine-length gas system and a .750 diameter gas block, this barrel ensures consistent cycling and performance in your AR-15 build. This barrel is typically found in builds that prioritize versatility and reliability, particularly those chambered in 5.56 NATO with a carbine gas system.
Specifications
Daniel Defense 16" 5.56 M4 Carbine Barrel, 1-7 Twist
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Price Alert
October 2026 on GunPartPicker
Daniel Defense 16" 5.56 M4 Carbine Barrel, 1-7 Twist ranked #80 of the 329 barrels builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have added it to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #44 of the 1,042 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on carbine-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
It was in stock most times we checked in October 2026, and today all 4 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $343.99 at Ammunition Depot for a stretch in October 2026, well under its usual $406.99, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $406.99 at Ammunition Depot, above October's low of $343.99, so a better deal may come back.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →Builds in the community that include the Daniel Defense 16" 5.56 M4 Carbine Barrel, 1-7 Twist
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 10 | $2899.85 |
 | 23 | $3860.46 |
 | 24 | $3261.06 |
 | 20 | $1913.97 |
 | 13 | $1204.78 |
 | 12 | $3189.08 |
 | 10 | $1643.98 |
| 12 | $1399.66 |
| 22 | $4656.42 |
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