Wilson Combat Recon Barrel W/intermediate Gas Tube 5.56 16in Fluted

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Overview

The Wilson Combat Recon Barrel is a 16-inch M4 profile barrel designed for the 5.56 NATO caliber, featuring an intermediate gas system that enhances reliability and reduces recoil. With a twist rate of 1:8, this barrel is optimized for stabilizing a variety of bullet weights, making it versatile for different shooting applications. Given the GPP data, you'll often find this barrel in builds that prioritize an intermediate gas system, typically associated with .308 Win configurations.

Specifications

MPNTR-556RCIG16FT8
Gas System LengthIntermediate
FinishMatte
Thread Pitch1/2x28
Barrel ProfileM4
Caliber5.56 NATO
Barrel Length16
Twist Rate1:8
Gas Block Diameter.750
CoatingNitride

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Ammunition Depot
~$28.90 est. shipping
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$246.49
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$255.51
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$324.95
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BattleHawk Armory
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$341.95
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$341.99
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$308.95
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$324.95

October 2026 on GunPartPicker

Wilson Combat Recon Barrel W/intermediate Gas Tube 5.56 16in Fluted 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 #121 of the 1,049 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on intermediate gas, and mostly AR-15 (80%, then AR-10 20%).

Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every time we checked in October 2026, and today 5 of the 7 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $255.51 at KY Gun Company for a stretch in October 2026, well under its usual $291.99 to $324.99, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $246.49 at Ammunition Depot, which matches the best price we saw in October.

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