Faxon Q&A #2: Barrel profiles, length, fluting and more!
This Q&A session with Faxon Firearms delves into the intricacies of AR-15 barrel profiles, explaining how they impact rigidity and heat management. It covers historical context for profiles like M16 and M4, and advises civilian shooters to consider lighter profiles for general use. The discussion also touches on how barrel length affects accuracy versus velocity and the benefits and trade-offs of barrel fluting and nitriding.









