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Barrett made its name building the big .50s, so when they turned their attention to the AR-15, they didn't cut corners. The REC7 DI is their take on Eugene Stoner's classic direct impingement design, hand-built one rifle at a time, then inspected and test fired before it leaves Murfreesboro. At around 6.6 pounds it handles quick and stays comfortable through long range sessions, which is exactly what you want out of a 5.56 carbine you plan to shoot a lot.
The heart of this rifle is a 16 inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel with a 1:7 twist that stabilizes everything from light varmint loads up to heavy 77 grain match ammo. The mid-length gas system smooths out the recoil impulse compared to a carbine-length setup and keeps the rifle cycling reliably whether you're running it suppressed or bare. A Geissele gas block, magnesium phosphate bolt carrier group, and 3-prong flash hider round out the working parts, and both receivers are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum with a Type 3 hardcoat anodized finish that shrugs off wear and weather.
The ALG QMS trigger deserves a mention here. It keeps the reliability of a mil-spec design but polishes away the grit, giving you a cleaner break than most factory AR triggers. Magpul MOE furniture keeps the grip and stock comfortable and durable, the safety is ambidextrous, and the extended slimline handguard has M-LOK slots along its length plus a full-length Picatinny top rail. The upper is optic ready, so plan on adding a red dot or LPVO to make the most of what this barrel can do.
This is a rifle for folks who want a premium AR without piecing one together themselves. It's well suited for training classes, home defense duty, or just being the nicest carbine in the safe. Barrett ships it with a 30 round Magpul PMag, so all it needs is glass and ammo.
No, the upper ships optic ready with a full-length Picatinny rail and no sights installed. Most buyers pair it with a red dot or a low power variable optic, and the flat top rail plus M-LOK handguard give you plenty of room for backup irons if you want them.
Yes. The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 behind the 3-prong flash hider, and the mid-length gas system was set up with suppressed use in mind. Barrett does recommend flow-through style suppressors on the REC family to keep action speeds in a healthy range.
A 1:7 twist favors heavier bullets, so 62 to 77 grain loads tend to shine, including popular match and defensive offerings. That said, it will still handle common 55 grain range ammo just fine for practice and plinking. The chrome-lined chamber and bore also make cleanup easy after high-volume sessions.
The biggest differences are the build quality and the parts list. Each rifle is hand-assembled, inspected, and test fired by Barrett, and it wears upgrades like a cold hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel, ALG QMS trigger, Geissele gas block, ambidextrous safety, and Magpul furniture. You're getting a rifle that's ready to perform out of the box rather than a base gun that needs upgrades.
| UPC | 810021511801 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 19726 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 30 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 40.7000 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 30 rd. PMag |
| Package Height | 4.25 |
| Package Width | 11.8 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 10.55 |
| Sights | Yes |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (NJ) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO NEW JERSEY |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
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