Spikes Tactical carbine length melonite gas tube has fit and finish that matches the rest of my build. Pin holes line up correctly. The melonite resists carbon buildup. Cycles reliably on a 14.5 mid build over a few hundred rounds.






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Spike's Tactical
Overview
The Spike's Tactical AR-15 Gas Tube is a carbine-length gas tube made from carbon steel and finished with a nitride coating, which enhances durability and corrosion resistance. Designed to work within carbine gas systems, this component plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of gas from the barrel to the bolt carrier, ensuring reliable cycling and functioning of your firearm. This gas tube is commonly found in builds configured for the 5.56 NATO caliber, making it a suitable choice for standard AR-15 setups.
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Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| CMMG AR-15 HD Pivot and Takedown Pin Parts Kit - 55AFF3B | 3 | |
| Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Black | 3 | |
| Bravo Company Ar-15/m16 Bcm Mil-Spec 6 Position Receiver Extension | 3 | |
| Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver Assembly w/ Laser T-Markings, Hard Coated Anodized - 4-UR-M4 | 3 | |
| Aero Precision Ar-15 Breach Charging Handle Ambidextrous Small Levers | 2 | |
| Aero Precision Stripped M4e1 Ar-15 Lower Receiver - Special Edition - Freedom | 2 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-10 | 50% |
| AR-15 | 50% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 100% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Carbine | 100% |
Builds in the community that include the Spikes Tactical Ar-15 Gas Tube Melonite Carbine
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 24 | $3792.37 |
![]() | 23 | $1517.59 |
![]() | 28 | $3034.41 |
![]() | 22 | $1701.08 |
![]() | 18 | $1512.32 |
2 global ratings
Spikes Tactical carbine length melonite gas tube has fit and finish that matches the rest of my build. Pin holes line up correctly. The melonite resists carbon buildup. Cycles reliably on a 14.5 mid build over a few hundred rounds.
Standard Spikes carbine gas tube on a 14.5 mid build that needed to go back to carbine length. Roll pin spot was correctly located. Melonite finish makes carbon cleanup quick after suppressed sessions. No spring fatigue after a hard summer of training.