Daniel Defense Mid-Length Gas System 5.56 NATO Light-Weight AR-15 Barrel With Low Profile Gas Block - 16"
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Overview
The Daniel Defense 16" Mid-Length Gas System barrel is designed for 5.56 NATO caliber rifles, featuring a lightweight profile that helps reduce overall weight for easier handling and maneuverability. With a 1:7 twist rate, this barrel ensures stability and accuracy for a wide range of bullet weights, while the mid-length gas system contributes to a smoother cycling action and reduced recoil. This barrel is commonly found in builds that prioritize a mid-length gas system and the 5.56 NATO caliber, making it a versatile choice for various applications.
Specifications
Daniel Defense Mid-Length Gas System 5.56 NATO Light-Weight AR-15 Barrel With Low Profile Gas Block - 16"
Build history on GunPartPicker
Builders have been adding the Daniel Defense Mid-Length Gas System 5.56 NATO Light-Weight AR-15 Barrel With Low Profile Gas Block - 16" to their builds on GunPartPicker since March 2026. All time, it ranks #140 of the 814 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on mid-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today both retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in August 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 August.
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Frequently Built With
The part most often added in each category by the 10 builds that include this one
Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 Upper Receiver Sub-Assembly with Charging Handle
Silencerco AR-15 Billet Lower Receiver
Cryptic Coatings 5.56 NATO AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Mystic Bronze
Daniel Defense Overmolded Pistol Grip (No Trigger Guard) - Black
Phase 5 Tactical AR-15 90 Degree Ambi Safety Selector Black
Timber Creek Outdoors Billet Dust Cover - Black
Builds Featuring This Part
See all 3 →Builds in the community that include the Daniel Defense Mid-Length Gas System 5.56 Nato Light-Weight Ar-15 Barrel With Low Profile Gas Block - 16"
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 23 | $4116.62 |
 | 19 | $1665.85 |
 | 27 | $2202.58 |
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