16" 5.56 Pencil Profile Carbine AR 15 Barrel, Modern Series
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Overview
The Ballistic Advantage 16" 5.56 Pencil Profile Carbine AR 15 Barrel is designed with a lightweight pencil profile, making it an excellent choice for builds where weight savings are a priority. With a carbine-length gas system, this barrel provides reliable cycling while maintaining a compact form factor, ideal for maneuverability. This type of barrel is often favored in lightweight rifle builds where agility and ease of handling are essential.
Specifications
16" 5.56 Pencil Profile Carbine AR 15 Barrel, Modern Series
Price and stock
Availability is good for the Ballistic Advantage 16" 5.56 Pencil Profile Carbine AR 15 Barrel, Modern Series: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today only Primary Arms has it in stock. Prices barely moved in September 2026, holding around $180, so there haven't been real sales lately. Buying today, the lowest price is $180 at Primary Arms, which matches the best price we saw in September.
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