Rosco Manufacturing has collaborated with Barrel & Hatchet to introduce Rosco’s newest K9 16’’ Barrel for all of the Do-It-Yourself AR-15 builders. This new offering utilizes an intermediate length gas system, is chambered in the common and popular 5.56mm NATO, and punches in at a reasonable $225 MSRP.

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The new K9 16’’ Barrel from Rosco Mfg deploys an optimized gas port to run reliably suppressed or unsuppressed, and you also get their recessed target crown for the muzzle which is carried over from their Purebred series. The rest of the simple specifications for the K9 16’’ Barrel can be read below:

• SKU: K9-16-HY-556-7-I
• Barrel Length: 16’’
• Twist Rate: 1 in 7″ Twist
• Barrel Crown: Recessed Target Crown
• Barrel Profile: Continuous Taper
• MSRP: $225

Central Falls, Rhode Island – May, 2024 – Rosco Manufacturing, an expert American manufacturer of hard-use precision rifle barrels, is excited to announce the launch of the K9 16” Barrel & Hatchet 5.56 NATO. This product further extends its top selling K9 Barrel series and is produced in collaboration with Barrel & Hatchet.

“We are constantly looking for new ways to improve the shooting experience for our users, and this barrel is developed to do just that,” said Rosco Manufacturing President Mike D’Angelo Jr. “We’re excited to get the K9 16’’ barrel into the hands of Rosco shooters and provide another solution for them to produce top results, whether that’s on the range or in competition.”

The K9 16″ features an intermediate length gas system with an optimized gas port, to run reliably suppressed and/or unsuppressed, and a 416R stainless finish with nitride treatment– making these products the best of both longevity and accuracy. The barrel’s intermediate gas system provides a softer recoil over mid-length allowing the shooter to produce quicker follow up shots on target.

This collaboration between Rosco Mfg and Barrel & Hatchet is an interesting one, and it appears they’ve crafted a legit barrel for all of the tinkerers and builders in the reading audience. So, what do you think? Would you dive in on one for your next build? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Rosco Mfg and their K9 16’’ Barrel in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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