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Ballistic Advantage Hanson Performance Series

The Hanson taper shifts weight rearward and ships with a matched low-profile gas block for a balanced 16-inch 5.56 build.

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Quick Specs

Price
$228
Weight
N/A
Brand
Ballistic Advantage
Category
barrel

Features

  • 16" partner-priced representative configuration
  • Mid-length gas system
  • Hanson taper profile
  • Includes lo-pro gas block
  • Nickel-boron feed ramps

Where to Buy

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KYGUNCO

BALLISTIC ADVANTAGE Performance Series Barrel 5.56 NATO 16" Hanson

$228.00
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Optics Planet

Ballistic Advantage Hanson Mid w/ lo pro Performance Series 5.56 AR Barrel, Black, 16 in, BABL556013F

$228.00
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3d ago
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Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patternbarrel: compactbarrel: standardthread: 1/2x28

Overview

The Ballistic Advantage Hanson Performance Series barrel features a proprietary tapered profile designed to shift weight rearward for improved balance and handling characteristics. This unique contour removes unnecessary material from the muzzle end while maintaining rigidity where it matters most, resulting in a barrel that feels lighter than its actual weight and delivers faster follow-up shots through reduced muzzle rise.

Machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel and finished with QPQ nitride treatment, the Hanson barrel offers excellent corrosion resistance and surface hardness. The Performance Series includes a nickel-boron coated extended M4 feed ramp extension for enhanced reliability and easier cleaning. Each barrel ships with a matched low-profile gas block that can be pinned in place, making it an ideal choice for builders pursuing pin-and-weld compliance on 13.9" builds.

Ballistic Advantage backs the line with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee when using match ammunition. The Hanson profile is popular for lightweight Recce-style builds because the balanced feel and included gas block make the barrel easy to plan around without turning the front end into a heavy SPR setup.

Key Features

  • Proprietary Hanson taper profile reduces muzzle weight for improved balance
  • 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with QPQ corrosion-resistant finish
  • Nickel-boron coated extended M4 feed ramp extension for enhanced reliability
  • Includes matched low-profile gas block with pinning option
  • Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee with match-grade ammunition
  • Available in multiple carbine and mid-length configurations
  • 1/2x28 muzzle threads for standard suppressors and muzzle devices

Pros

  • +Excellent balance and handling due to rearward weight distribution
  • +Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee with match ammunition
  • +Included gas block eliminates compatibility guesswork and enables pinning
  • +QPQ nitride finish provides superior corrosion resistance vs. traditional coatings
  • +Strong value proposition in the mid-price range
  • +Feed-backed representative SKU keeps pricing concrete for deal tracking

Cons

  • Lighter muzzle profile may show more heat-related accuracy shift than heavier contours
  • 13.9" length requires permanent muzzle device for 16" OAL compliance
  • No chrome lining (QPQ nitride only) compared to some duty-grade alternatives
  • Limited length options compared to broader barrel lineups

Detailed Specifications

lengths
10.3", 11.3", 13.7", 14.5", 16", 17.7" feed-listed variants
chamber
5.56 NATO
Material
4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel
finish
QPQ nitride corrosion-resistant finish
twist
1:7 on BABL556013F
rifling
Button-rifled
gasSystem
Carbine-length and mid-length variants
gasBlock
Included .750" low-profile gas block
muzzleThreads
1/2x28 TPI
profile
Proprietary Hanson taper
weight
Varies by length; BABL556013F ships as 16" mid-length
feedRamps
Nickel-boron coated extended M4

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