12.5″ CHF 5.56mm Suppressor Optimized Barrel

Hodge Defense 12.5″ Cold Hammer Forged 5.56mm Carbine Barrel

The Hodge Defense 12.5″ Cold Hammer Forged 5.56mm barrel is featured on Hodge 5.56mm rifle platforms. Manufactured using FN’s proprietary steel, the same steel used in the M249 SAW, these barrels are produced to Jim Hodge’s specifications and engineered around the increased demands of M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round (EPR) ammunition.

Featuring a .064″ gas port diameter, this barrel is designed for use with M855A1 ammunition and optimized for suppressed configurations.

Please note: There are two gas port sizes associated with our 12.5″ CHF barrels. .0625″ and .064″. 
.064″ was a specific contract request and most recent barrels feature that gas port size. Future batches that feature the original .0625″ will be duly noted when dropped.

Specifications & Features:
• 12.5″ cold hammer forged barrel
• FN proprietary steel
• Hodge proprietary midweight profile (similar to Government profile)
• .750″ gas block journal
• .064″ gas port diameter
• Carbine-length gas system
• 1:7 twist rate
• 1/2×28 muzzle threads
• Chrome-lined bore
• Phosphate finish
• Weight: 1 lb. 5.6 oz.
• M4 feed ramps
• Made in the USA