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Faxon Firearms
Overview
The Faxon Firearms 16" .223 Wylde Match Barrel is designed for precision and versatility, allowing you to shoot both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO rounds interchangeably. With a pencil profile, this barrel offers a lightweight option for builds while maintaining accuracy, thanks to its 1:8 twist rate that stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights. The mid-length gas system enhances reliability and reduces recoil, making it a popular choice for builds that prioritize performance and maneuverability.
FAXON Firearms 16" 223 Wylde Match Barrel Stainless Steel Black
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FAXON Firearms 16" 223 Wylde Match Barrel Stainless Steel Black is the third most added barrel on GunPartPicker so far in October 2026, behind the Daniel Defense 16" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7 Government Contour AR-15 Barrel, with about 4% of all barrels added to builds. That's its 2nd straight month at #3. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in .223 Wylde, 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 September 2026, and today 5 of the 8 retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in September 2026, holding around $253.49, so there haven't been real sales lately. Buying today, the lowest price is $276 at Optics Planet, above September's low of $246.60, so a better deal may come back.
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Builds in the community that include the Faxon Firearms 16" 223 Wylde Match Barrel Stainless Steel Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| meta? | 24 | $2360.67 |
 | 13 | $2695.58 |
 | 14 | $2992.29 |
 | 8 | $1854.13 |
| 10 | $3877.42 |
 | 7 | $1098.66 |
 | 26 | $3218.99 |
 | 26 | $4359.44 |
 | 15 | $4976.05 |
 | 24 | $7110.22 |
| 31 | $7674.30 |
 | 29 | $3632.78 |
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Top reviews
Faxon 16 inch .223 Wylde barrel shoots accurately, sub MOA with match ammo. The profile is heavier than I expected for a match barrel, more government contour weight than pencil profile. Stainless with nitride. Solid match accuracy.
