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Ballistic Advantage 17.7" Hanson Mid-Length 5.56 NATO AR Barrel - BA BABL556018F, CMV Steel$223.25
Availability: In Stock
The Ballistic Advantage 16" 5.56 NATO Hanson Profile Mid-Length Barrel delivers precision and reliability for AR-15 builders who demand quality over shortcuts. Built from Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with a phosphate finish and chrome-lined bore, this mid-length gas system barrel strikes the balance most shooters want—soft shooting on the range, controllable in tactical drills, and proven in the field. The proprietary Hanson profile tapers intelligently to reduce weight without sacrificing rigidity, and it comes ready to run with a pinned low-pro gas block already installed. Whether you're assembling a hunting rifle, a precision 3-gun build, or a general-purpose patrol carbine, this barrel gives you the accuracy foundation serious shooters expect from Ballistic Advantage.
Every Ballistic Advantage Hanson barrel is HP and MPI tested—high-pressure and magnetic particle inspected—so you know the steel is clean and the chamber is concentric. The 1:7" twist rate handles the full range of 5.56 ammunition, from lightweight varmint loads to heavy 77-grain match rounds, making this barrel genuinely versatile. Mid-length gas tuning is the sweet spot for most builds: it runs cleaner than carbine length, cycles softer, and leaves you room to run a rifle-length handguard if you want one. The 1/2x28 muzzle thread is standard across the industry, so adding a suppressor, brake, or flash hider is straightforward.
One important note: Hanson barrels are not designed for aftermarket piston kits, so stick with standard direct impingement. Also, these are regulated components under federal law—if you're building a short-barreled rifle or any NFA firearm, ensure your lower receiver is properly registered and compliant before assembly. On a standard rifle lower, you're good to go.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel |
| Finish | Phosphate |
| Bore | Chrome Lined |
| Profile | Hanson |
| Gas System | Mid-Length |
| Twist Rate | 1:7" |
| Gas Block Journal | 1.03" |
| Muzzle Thread | 1/2x28 |
| Weight | 26 oz (includes pinned low-pro gas block) |
| Testing | HP and MPI Tested |
No. Ballistic Advantage Hanson barrels are designed for direct impingement only and are not compatible with aftermarket piston kits. Stick with a standard DI carrier and bolt.
The barrel is drilled for a .750" low-profile gas block and comes with one pinned in place. If you want to swap it out, make sure your replacement is also .750" low-pro—that's the only option for this barrel.
Yes, but you must follow all federal NFA and ATF rules. The barrel can be used on a registered SBR, Machine Gun, or Pistol configuration. Possession of this barrel with a non-NFA lower receiver is prohibited except when installed on a pistol-configured firearm. Ensure your lower is properly registered before assembly.
The 1:7" twist is stable across the full spectrum of 5.56 ammunition, from lightweight varmint rounds to heavy 77-grain match loads, giving you flexibility for hunting, precision shooting, and general range work.
SKU: 126512646 • Weight: 1.81oz
Availability: In Stock
The Ballistic Advantage 16" 5.56 NATO Hanson Profile Mid-Length Barrel delivers precision and reliability for AR-15 builders who demand quality over shortcuts. Built from Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with a phosphate finish and chrome-lined bore, this mid-length gas system barrel strikes the balance most shooters want—soft shooting on the range, controllable in tactical drills, and proven in the field. The proprietary Hanson profile tapers intelligently to reduce weight without sacrificing rigidity, and it comes ready to run with a pinned low-pro gas block already installed. Whether you're assembling a hunting rifle, a precision 3-gun build, or a general-purpose patrol carbine, this barrel gives you the accuracy foundation serious shooters expect from Ballistic Advantage.
Every Ballistic Advantage Hanson barrel is HP and MPI tested—high-pressure and magnetic particle inspected—so you know the steel is clean and the chamber is concentric. The 1:7" twist rate handles the full range of 5.56 ammunition, from lightweight varmint loads to heavy 77-grain match rounds, making this barrel genuinely versatile. Mid-length gas tuning is the sweet spot for most builds: it runs cleaner than carbine length, cycles softer, and leaves you room to run a rifle-length handguard if you want one. The 1/2x28 muzzle thread is standard across the industry, so adding a suppressor, brake, or flash hider is straightforward.
One important note: Hanson barrels are not designed for aftermarket piston kits, so stick with standard direct impingement. Also, these are regulated components under federal law—if you're building a short-barreled rifle or any NFA firearm, ensure your lower receiver is properly registered and compliant before assembly. On a standard rifle lower, you're good to go.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel |
| Finish | Phosphate |
| Bore | Chrome Lined |
| Profile | Hanson |
| Gas System | Mid-Length |
| Twist Rate | 1:7" |
| Gas Block Journal | 1.03" |
| Muzzle Thread | 1/2x28 |
| Weight | 26 oz (includes pinned low-pro gas block) |
| Testing | HP and MPI Tested |
No. Ballistic Advantage Hanson barrels are designed for direct impingement only and are not compatible with aftermarket piston kits. Stick with a standard DI carrier and bolt.
The barrel is drilled for a .750" low-profile gas block and comes with one pinned in place. If you want to swap it out, make sure your replacement is also .750" low-pro—that's the only option for this barrel.
Yes, but you must follow all federal NFA and ATF rules. The barrel can be used on a registered SBR, Machine Gun, or Pistol configuration. Possession of this barrel with a non-NFA lower receiver is prohibited except when installed on a pistol-configured firearm. Ensure your lower is properly registered before assembly.
The 1:7" twist is stable across the full spectrum of 5.56 ammunition, from lightweight varmint rounds to heavy 77-grain match loads, giving you flexibility for hunting, precision shooting, and general range work.
SKU: 126512646 • Weight: 1.81oz