Lead & Steel LS556MED 7.5in 5.56 NATO Barrel

Description

Lead & Steel’s LS556MED-PIST-7.5 is a compact AR-style barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO with a government profile and Black Nitride finish. The barrel is constructed from Chrome Moly Vanadium steel and includes a dimpled section to ensure proper gas block alignment. It uses a pistol-length gas tube and specifies a 0.750 gas block diameter, paired with an M4 feed ramp. The barrel has a 1:7″ twist rate suitable for a broad range of 5.56 projectiles.

Key Specifications

• The model is AR9.
• The chambering is 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel length is 7.50″.
• The twist rate is 1:7″.
• The finish is Black Nitride.
• The material is Chrome Moly Vanadium steel.
• The profile is Government profile.
• The design includes a pistol-length gas tube and a 0.750-inch gas block specification.
• The barrel includes a dimpled mounting area for gas block alignment.
• The feed ramp is specified as M4 feed ramp.

With its short 7.50″ length, robust material and protective finish, this barrel is aimed at compact AR-style pistol and short-barrel configurations that require straightforward gas alignment and durable construction. The combination of a government profile, dimpled indexing and a 1:7″ twist rate provides a practical balance of handling and performance for a variety of short-barrel applications.