Diamondback 556C10M50B8R OEM Replacement5.56x45mm NATO 10" Carbine-Length Black Nitride 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel

Diamondback 556C10M 10" Carbine-Length 5.56x45mm NATO Black Nitride Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel Barrel

Diamondback
SKU:
115860375
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UPC:
815875019176
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MPN:
556C10M50B8R
$97.50
Current Stock:
Product Specifications
Caliber-Gauge:
223 Remington / 5.56 NATO
Finish-Color:
Black Nitride
Barrel Length:
10"
Barrel Length Range:
10" to 10.99"
Model:
DB Barrel
Twist:
1:8"
Barrel Type:
Carbine Length Medium Profile
Product Overview

The Diamondback 556C10M 10" carbine-length 5.56x45mm NATO barrel is a purpose-built replacement or spare barrel for AR-15 platform builds. Built from 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel and finished with a black nitride coating, this barrel delivers the durability and corrosion resistance serious shooters and builders expect when assembling or refreshing a rifle. Whether you're setting up a compact patrol carbine, a short-range tactical setup, or maintaining a second upper for your AR, this 10-inch profile gives you the handling and velocity characteristics of a true carbine without the full-length rifle package.

The 10-inch carbine length strikes a practical middle ground: short enough for tight quarters and vehicle work, but long enough to cycle 5.56 NATO reliably in most applications. Black nitride finishing is proven field-tough—it resists corrosion better than bare steel and won't wear off like paint or thin coatings. The 4150 steel spec is an industry standard for quality barrel blanks, offering a strong balance of hardness and workability for both shooting and gunsmithing modifications if you choose to have work done later.

This is a bare barrel—no gas tube, bolt carrier, or installation labor included. You'll need proper barrel installation tools and knowledge, or a qualified gunsmith, to safely install it into an upper receiver. It's a direct product replacement for builders and gunsmiths working with Diamondback components or building AR uppers from scratch.