The Timber Creek Outdoors mid gas length pencil barrel is a 16 inches barrel designed for precision and lightweight performance. Featuring a mid-length gas system, this barrel ensures smooth cycling and reliable performance across a variety of shooting situations. The 1/2-28 threaded muzzle is ideal for attaching suppressors, compensators or flash hiders, allowing for customizable setups. With its pencil barrel profile, it offers a lightweight solution for shooters who prioritize mobility without sacrificing accuracy or durability. Perfect for target shooting, tactical applications or hunting, the barrel delivers outstanding performance while maintaining versatility for a wide range of builds and uses. Chambered in 5.56x45mm, this barrel is built to military specifications, offering reliability, versatility and compatibility with a wide range of ammunition Designed with a pencil profile, this barrel is ultra-lightweight, improving handling and maneuverability without compromising durability With a 16 inches L, it strikes the perfect balance between velocity, accuracy and portability, making it ideal for various shooting applications Featuring a mid-length gas system, it provides smoother recoil, improved reliability and reduced wear on internal components The 1:7 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, optimizing performance for heavier projectiles and enhancing accuracy A black nitride finish increases durability, corrosion-resistance and wear protection while giving the barrel a sleek, matte appearance M4 feed ramps ensure smooth and consistent feeding, reducing the risk of misfeeds during rapid-fire or adverse conditions Featuring 1/2-28 threading, this barrel is compatible with a wide range of muzzle devices, including flash hiders, compensators and suppressors Requires a 0.750 gas block, ensuring optimal gas flow regulation and reliable cycling under various conditions Comes with a free thread protector, ensuring the barrel threads remain undamaged when a muzzle device is not installed