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Spike's Tactical
Overview
The Spike's Tactical AR-15 Gas Tube is designed for mid-length gas systems, providing reliable gas flow for optimal cycling in your rifle. Made from carbon steel and finished with a nitride coating, this gas tube offers enhanced durability and resistance to wear, ensuring consistent performance over time. This component is typically found in builds featuring a mid-length gas system, particularly for 5.56 NATO caliber rifles.
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Spike's Tactical Spikes Tactical AR-15 Gas Tube Melonite Mid-Length ranked #18 of the 91 gas tubes builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #21 of the 127 gas tubes builders have added. Builds with this gas tube are split between 5.56 NATO (55%) and .223 Wylde (39%), nearly all on mid-length gas, and mostly AR-15 (92%, then AR-10 8%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in October 2026, but today 3 of the 8 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $14.40 to $15.99 over October 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $14.40 at Primary Arms, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Builds in the community that include the Spikes Tactical Ar-15 Gas Tube Melonite Mid-Length
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 22 | $1945.25 |
 | 20 | $651.26 |
 | 27 | $2240.53 |
 | 22 | $1378.82 |
 | 23 | $2724.98 |
 | 15 | $1913.60 |
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Top reviews
Spikes Tactical mid length melonite gas tube is a great upgrade over a plain parkerized tube. Melonite resists carbon buildup. Pin holes lined up first try. Cycles a 16 inch carbine reliably. Solid quality budget upgrade.
Used the Spikes gas tube on a mid length 16 inch build. The melonite is holding up after a couple hundred rounds with no carbon staining. Pin alignment was tight but it tapped in with a brass punch. Standard fitment for any mid length gas system.
