The Wilson Combat Recon AR15 Barrel, .223/5.56, 16 Inch, Stainless Fluted (Wilson Combat part number TR-556RCIG16FT8) draws on nearly two decades of building custom tactical AR-15 rifles. Wilson Combat precision-crafts this match-grade barrel from American-made 416R rifle-rated stainless steel on computer-controlled equipment, machining it to an exacting list of technical specifications. Every barrel in the line gets a hand-polished bore and feedramps, then a rigorous final inspection to make sure it meets Wilson Combat’s own demanding standard before it ships. At 16 inches, the Recon barrel clears the federal rifle-length minimum with no NFA registration required for the barrel itself, giving builders a drop-in upgrade path for a custom AR-15 project.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO.
• Measures 16 inches in barrel length, part of Wilson Combat’s Recon line.
• Machined from American-made 416R stainless steel, rifle-rated for accuracy and durability.
• Rifled with a 1-in-8 twist rate.
• Features a hand-polished bore and feedramps for smoother function and accuracy.
• Finished with a fluted profile to reduce weight without sacrificing rigidity.
• Includes a precision muzzle crown for consistent accuracy at the muzzle.
• Chamber and gas port are optimized for reliability across a range of ammunition.
• Marked with crisp CNC engravings for clean, legible barrel markings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this barrel made from? American-made 416R rifle-rated stainless steel, precision machined on computer-controlled equipment.

Does this barrel require any special paperwork? No, at 16 inches it clears the federal rifle-length minimum, so no NFA registration is required for the barrel itself.

Buy the Wilson Combat Recon AR15 Barrel

Build a match-grade AR-15 upper with this stainless, fluted Wilson Combat Recon barrel. Order it from our Wilson Combat lineup of AR15 barrels and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it shipped out quickly.