Dirty Bird Bakersfield
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Description
Upgrade your AR-15 build with the precision-engineered Green Mountain 5.56 AR-15 Barrel, featuring a 16-inch M4 finned profile and durable nitride finish. Designed for demanding tactical applications, this carbine-length barrel delivers reliable performance, enhanced heat management, and exceptional accuracy for 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition.
Key Features and Benefits
- Nitride (Melonite) Finish: Provides superior corrosion resistance and reduced friction compared to traditional finishes, extending barrel life and simplifying maintenance in harsh environments.
- M4 Finned Profile: Optimizes weight distribution and promotes rapid heat dissipation during sustained fire, helping maintain point-of-impact consistency.
- 1:7 Twist Rate: Effectively stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, including heavier 62-77 grain projectiles for improved long-range accuracy and terminal performance.
- Carbine Gas System with 0.750″ Journal: Ensures reliable cycling with standard AR-15 components while offering compatibility with a variety of gas blocks.
- 1/2×28 Muzzle Threading: Allows easy attachment of muzzle devices such as compensators, flash hiders, or suppressors.
Technical Specifications
- Barrel Length: 16 inches
- Chamber: 5.56 NATO
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Gas System: Carbine length
- Gas Block Journal: 0.750 inches
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
- Finish: Nitride/Melonite
- Profile: M4 Finned
- Platform: AR-15
- Approximate Weight: 34.4 oz
Why Choose This Barrel?
Whether you’re building a duty-ready carbine or a versatile home-defense rifle, this Green Mountain barrel addresses common shooter concerns like overheating during rapid fire, corrosion in varied conditions, and the need for consistent accuracy across ammunition types. The finned design enhances thermal performance without excessive bulk, while the nitride treatment delivers a sleek, low-maintenance surface that resists wear.
Built to mil-spec standards from quality steel, it pairs seamlessly with standard AR-15 upper receivers and components for a reliable, high-performing firearm.
Installation and Compatibility Notes
Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper headspacing and alignment. Compatible with most AR-15 platforms featuring carbine gas systems.
Additional information
| Weight | 34.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 in |
| Finish | Nitride / Melonite |
| Barrel Profile | M4 |
| Cartridge Compatibility | 5.56 NATO |
| Gas Block Journal | 0.75 |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Gas System Length | Carbine |
| Platform | AR-15 |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Muzzle Thread Pattern | 1/2×28 |
| MPN | GM-M11 |
Compliance
NFA (National Firearms Act) compliance is crucial for legal ownership and transfer of regulated firearms and accessories like short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and certain types of ammunition, ensuring adherence to federal regulations to avoid legal penalties and ensure responsible firearm ownership.
