Cold Hammer Forged, Chrome lined, 14.5" M4 Enhanced SOCOM Barrel
Midlength, .750 Gas Journal w/alignment notch for use with our TABBED gas blocks (non-tabbed gas blocks will still work.) Profile drops down to .725 past the gas journal, and steps down to .700 right before the muzzle threads, similar to the original Colt SOCOM barrel profile w/o the M203 flats.
In-house pinned gas block is a tabbed,"ultra low profile", pin-only, gas block with no need for set screws, and has no threaded holes for them. We now use a heavy duty, double coiled spring pin which can be driven in/out in either direction, instead of the old taper pin.
THESE SERVE AS HBAR SERVICE BARRELS. HBAR ENGRAVING AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION
Similar to the original Colt SOCOM barrel profile, but in the highly requested midlength gas system and no M203 flats.
Cold Hammer Forged Barrels
Hammer forging is a process in which a drilled, reamed and honed blank has the rifling formed into it by placing the barrel blank on a mandrel that has the rifling ground into its outer surface. The blank and mandrel are then placed between two opposing power hammers and the blank is beaten around the mandrel leaving the rifling pattern in the barrel. This process leaves an extremely smooth and consistent surface on the inside of the barrel, that lends itself to excellent accuracy. The forging process also work hardens the barrel steel causing a very durable and much longer lasting barrel. Our barrels have a slight taper to the bore during the hammer forging process to ensure better accuracy.
Chrome lined chamber and bore
The hard chrome used to coat the chamber and bore are harder than the barrel steel itself. This aids in longevity and also reduces fouling and corrosion often seen in austere field conditions. Chrome also aids in chambering, extraction, and overall reliability of the weapon. Thus, giving the operator a more reliable weapon with less maintenance. We have our chrome lining applied to twice the thickness of standard small arms barrels.
Twist rate
We use a 1/7 (1 turn in 7 inches) twist rate in all our barrels. This is the best overall twist rate for this weapons system. The 1/7 twist will stabilize any of the light weight 5.56 bullets as well as any other twist. This twist will also stabilize the newer heavier bullets that are being used allowing the operator to get the best performance out of this weapon system.
Chamber
We use a true 5.56 chamber in our barrels allowing the operator the ability to use the higher pressure military ammunition on the market and helping to enhance reliability.
Feed ramps
Our barrels are supplied with extended M4 style feed ramps to enhance overall feeding and weapons reliability.
Finish
The barrel finish we use is a manganese phosphate finish (Mil-Spec A-A-59267). This finish allows for better absorption of oils to help prevent corrosion. These barrels are all finished prior to any gas blocks being mounted to ensure the entire surface is covered to maximum protection even under the gas block.
Weight 2lbs .5oz
Gas Port .075"
*****Centurion Arms barrels require no further break in*****
*** We recommend gunsmith installation for all of our parts. We cannot warranty items damaged by improper installation.
