McKay Enterprises M16 A1 Replacement Barrel

**culannmac** · 08-20-13, 21:26

I just ordered one. According to the website they have 66 left. I think these are new, I couldn't find any reviews. So they might be good barrels or they might be junk. Here are the specs:

Grey phosphate finish
- 20 inch length
- A1 "pencil" profile
- 1 in 7 twist
- Caliber 5.56 NATO
- Chrome lined
- With gas hole and barrel extension.

Here's the link
http://store.mckay-ent.com/parts/m16...nt-barrel.html

**foxtrotx1** · 08-21-13, 05:33

It's too bad they don't list the barrel material. The rest is interesting. Although, shouldn't a period rifle be 1 in 12?

**culannmac** · 08-21-13, 11:51

The plot thickens. Here's the reply I got in regards to the make and technical specs.

The barrel is made by a Colt licensed manufacturer. It meet the Mil specs for the M16-A1 "pencil" barrel.

Regards,

McKay Enterprises, LLC

Yeah 1/12 was the correct twist.

**foxtrotx1** · 08-22-13, 00:19

Originally Posted by culannmac

The plot thickens. Here's the reply I got in regards to the make and technical specs.

Yeah 1/12 was to correct twist.

1/7 A1 Mil-spec huh?

**bob223** · 08-22-13, 00:50

I bought a similar barrel minus the chrome,with a 1:9 twist from Alpha Shooting Sports for $169.
I don't think exact(mil spec) replacements are being made anymore unless you commission a custom.

**culannmac** · 08-22-13, 08:13

Didn't CMMG make a 1/7 twist pencil barrel? I have my doubts as well. I guess I'll know more once I receive the barrel. I'll take some pics once I get it.

**ABNAK** · 08-25-13, 07:40

Ordered two: one for me, one for my buddy. Like the idea of the A1's lightness but with the 1:7's ability to shoot anything.

Now I've gotta find an A1 FSB and taper pins so I can send it all off to ADCO!