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Ar-15 Performance Series 5.56mm Rifle Barrels - Performance Series 5.56mm 13.9'''' Hanson Midlength W/Lo Pro
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SKU: 430104011
Overview
Built for a 5.56 chambered AR-15 setup, this 13.9-inch barrel is aimed at shooters who want a compact configuration with Performance Series features. It uses Ballistic Advantage’s BA Hanson profile and includes a pinned lo-pro gas block, making it suited to builds where those components are part of the plan. The barrel also includes a Nickel Boron coated extended M4 feed ramp extension and a QPQ corrosion resistant finish. It is not designed to work with aftermarket piston kits, and NFA/ATF rules apply to its use and possession.
Why Hunters Choose the Ballistic Advantage
5.56 Chambered
13.9-inch barrel for compatible AR-15
Machined From
4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel
Qpq Corrosion
Resistant finish
Nickel Boron
Coated extended M4 feed ramp
Includes Ballistic
Advantage's proprietary BA Hanson profile
Key Features
- 5.56 chambered 13.9-inch Performance Series barrel
- Machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel
- QPQ corrosion resistant finish
- Nickel Boron coated extended M4 feed ramp extension
- Proprietary BA Hanson profile
- Includes a pinned lo-pro gas block
Best Used For
- Hunters building a 5.56 rifle around a 13.9-inch barrel and Hanson profile
- Users wanting a barrel with a pinned lo-pro gas block included
- Shooters planning a build that follows applicable NFA/ATF rules
- Owners not using aftermarket piston kits with this barrel setup
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 13.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Blade Finish | QPQ Corrosion Resistant Finish |
| Blade Steel | 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Chamber | 5.56 |
| Compatibility Notes | Not designed to work with aftermarket piston kits |
| Feed Ramp Extension | Nickel Boron Coated Extended M4 Feed Ramp Extension |
| Gas Block | Pinned lo-pro gas block |
| Gas System | Midlength |
| Nfaatf Notes | All NFA/ATF Rules Apply; possession with a non-NFA lower receiver is prohibited except when installed on a pistol configuration firearm |
| Profile | BA Hanson profile |
| Series | Performance Series |
Pros
- 5.56 chambered 13.9-inch barrel for compatible AR-15 builds
- Machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel
- QPQ corrosion resistant finish
- Nickel Boron coated extended M4 feed ramp extension
- Includes Ballistic Advantage's proprietary BA Hanson profile
- Pinned lo-pro gas block included
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The 13.9-inch length may require careful planning for overall build configuration, especially if you are working around NFA/ATF rules and intended firearm setup.
- This Hanson barrel includes a pinned lo-pro gas block, which supports a specific setup but reduces flexibility if you prefer to choose your own gas system components.
- Hanson barrels are not designed to work with aftermarket piston kits, so this is not the right choice for piston-driven builds.
- The product is chambered in 5.56 and intended for a defined use case; it is not presented as a multi-caliber or highly configurable barrel option.
Suggested Comparisons
- AR-15 upper receiver components
- 5.56 rifle barrels
- Gas blocks and barrel assembly parts
- Pistol or SBR build components
Suggested Accessories
- Gas block
- Muzzle device
- Handguard
- Upper receiver
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber and barrel length is this barrel?
It is a 5.56 chambered, 13.9-inch barrel.
What material and finish are listed for this barrel?
The barrel is machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel and has a QPQ Corrosion Resistant Finish.
Does this barrel include a gas block?
Yes. The Hanson Series description says it includes a pinned lo-pro gas block.
Is this barrel compatible with aftermarket piston kits?
No. The product states that Hanson barrels are not designed to work with aftermarket piston kits.
Are there any legal or configuration restrictions noted for this barrel?
Yes. The listing says all NFA/ATF rules apply, and it notes that possession with a non-NFA lower receiver is prohibited except when installed on a pistol configuration firearm.