Geissele Cold Hammer Forged 5.56 NATO 14.5" 1:7" 1/2x28 Chrome Lined Barrel 05-2985

Geissele 14.5" CHF Barrel 05-2985 is basically the little sibling to the 16" version — same manufacturing process, just a bit shorter for builds where every inch of overall length matters. It's cold hammer forged, which means the rifling gets pressed into the bore under serious pressure instead of cut afterward. Slower to make, pricier too, but it's why these barrels keep grouping tight long after a cheaper one would've started throwing shots wide.

This 14.5 Cold Hammer forged barrel runs a 1:7 twist with a 1/2x28 thread, chambered in 5.56 NATO on Geissele's tapered profile. Mid-length gas system, .750 gas block journal — nothing exotic, just a proven setup that keeps recoil manageable and cycling smooth. Chrome moly vanadium steel with a chrome-lined bore handles the heat and corrosion side of things, and M4 feed ramps make sure ammo feeds reliably no matter what mags you're running. Manganese phosphate finish on top adds one more layer of rust protection.

Worth noting: because it's under 16", this barrel falls under NFA regulations if it's going into a rifle-configured build — know your state's rules before pulling the trigger on this one for an SBR project.

Every barrel gets High Pressure Tested and Magnetic Particle Inspected before it ships out, so a bad one gets caught in the shop, not on someone's range day.

Key Features:

• 14.5" length, 1:7 twist, 5.56 NATO chamber
• Cold hammer forged rifling
• Geissele Taper Profile contour
• Mid-length gas system
• Chrome moly vanadium steel, chrome-lined bore
• Manganese phosphate finish
• M4 feedramp barrel extension
• High Pressure Tested and Magnetic Particle Inspected

This Geissele Barrel is a solid pick for anyone building a shorter-barreled rifle who still wants full-size Geissele reliability behind it.