Ballistic Advantage 12.5 inch carbine length government profile barrel has the profile I was after. Balances well in the build, not too front heavy. Carbine gas at 12.5 cycles reliably with most loads. Sub-MOA with match ammo.

Ballistic Advantage
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The Ballistic Advantage Ar-15 Modern Series 12.5 Carbine Barrel Gov't is a barrel. Compare prices from multiple merchants and find the best deal.
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Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver Assembly w/ Laser T-Markings, Hard Coated Anodized - 4-UR-M4 | 8 | |
| Strike Industries Ar-15 Gas Tube - Carbine Length | 3 | |
| Wilson Combat Ar-15 Billet Upper Receiver | 3 | |
| Aero Precision Ar-15 Breach Charging Handle Ambidextrous Small Levers | 3 | |
| Midwest Industries Quad Rail Ar-15 Handguard - 15" | 3 | |
| Radian Forward Assist - 7075 Aluminum - Black | 3 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 100% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 100% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Carbine | 100% |
Builds in the community that include the Ballistic Advantage Ar-15 Modern Series 12.5 Carbine Barrel Gov't
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 24 | $935.62 |
![]() | 19 | $3417.15 |
![]() | 27 | $3856.57 |
![]() | 7 | $1473.20 |
![]() | 11 | $996.11 |
![]() | 25 | $2088.45 |
![]() | 20 | $1090.65 |
![]() | 6 | $833.98 |
![]() | 6 | $890.20 |
![]() | 15 | $6656.14 |
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Ballistic Advantage 12.5 inch carbine length government profile barrel has the profile I was after. Balances well in the build, not too front heavy. Carbine gas at 12.5 cycles reliably with most loads. Sub-MOA with match ammo.