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Ballistic Advantage Hanson Performance Series

The Hanson taper shifts weight rearward and ships with a matched gas block you can pin, keeping the barrel rigid under bipod load.

Quick Specs

Price
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Weight
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Brand
Ballistic Advantage
Category
barrel

Features

  • 12.3" / 13.9" lengths available
  • Mid-length gas system
  • Hanson taper profile
  • Includes lo-pro gas block
  • Nickel-boron feed ramps

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patternbarrel: compactbarrel: standard

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.

All Ballistic Advantage barrels are guaranteed sub-MOA with match ammunition, and user reports confirm consistent 1.5-1.7 MOA accuracy with standard loads. The Hanson profile has proven particularly popular for lightweight Recce-style builds, where the balanced feel and reliable accuracy make it a standout in its price range. Shooters consistently praise these barrels for handling thousands of rounds without degradation.

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 12.3" carbine and 13.9" mid-length configurations
  • 1/2x28 muzzle threads for standard suppressors and muzzle devices

Pros

  • +Excellent balance and handling due to rearward weight distribution
  • +Guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy with match ammunition confirmed by users
  • +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
  • +Proven reliability with thousands of rounds through multiple builds

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
12.3" (carbine), 13.9" (mid-length)
chamber
5.56 NATO
Material
4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel
finish
QPQ nitride corrosion-resistant finish
twist
1:8 (typical)
rifling
Button-rifled
gasSystem
Carbine-length (12.3"), Mid-length (13.9")
gasBlock
Included .750" low-profile gas block
muzzleThreads
1/2x28 TPI
profile
Proprietary Hanson taper
weight
25 oz (13.9" with gas block)
feedRamps
Nickel-boron coated extended M4

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