Spikes Tactical 5.56 AR-15 Barrel Cold Hammer Forged Pistol Length - 8"
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Spike's Tactical
Overview
The Spike's Tactical 5.56 AR-15 Barrel is an 8-inch cold hammer forged barrel designed for pistol-length gas systems, making it an ideal choice for compact builds. With a medium profile and a 1:7 twist rate, this barrel effectively stabilizes a range of 5.56 NATO ammunition, ensuring reliable performance and accuracy. Commonly found in pistol builds, this barrel’s threaded design at 1/2x28 allows for the attachment of muzzle devices, enhancing versatility for various shooting applications.
Specifications
Spikes Tactical 5.56 AR-15 Barrel Cold Hammer Forged Pistol Length - 8"
October 2026 on GunPartPicker
Spike's Tactical Spikes Tactical 5.56 AR-15 Barrel Cold Hammer Forged Pistol Length - 8" ranked #131 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 #161 of the 1,047 barrels builders have added.
It was hard to find in October 2026, in stock on only 4 of the 10 days we checked, and today only Optics Planet has it in stock. Prices barely moved in October 2026, holding around $179.10, with no real sale all month. Buying today, the lowest price is $179.10 at Optics Planet, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Builds Featuring This Part
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| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 15 | $1523.94 |
 | 26 | $1659.18 |
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