Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 16 Mid-Length Barrel Gov't
Click to see full view
Ballistic Advantage
Overview
The Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 16 Mid-Length Barrel is designed for 5.56 NATO caliber and features a Government profile which balances weight and rigidity. With a mid-length gas system and a twist rate of 1:7, this barrel effectively stabilizes a range of bullet weights while optimizing gas flow for reliable cycling. This barrel commonly appears in builds that prioritize a mid-length gas system and utilize .223 Wylde chambers, providing versatility for both target shooting and tactical applications.
Specifications
Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 16 Mid-Length Barrel Gov't
September 2026 on GunPartPicker
Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 16 Mid-Length Barrel Gov't ranked #77 of the 250 barrels builders added on GunPartPicker in September 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #67 of the 821 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in .223 Wylde, nearly all on mid-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today 8 of the 11 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $109.74 at GritR Sports for a stretch in September 2026, under its usual $119.99 to $133.99, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $156.75 at Classic Firearms, above September's low of $109.74, so a better deal may come back.
Updated · from real builds on GunPartPicker · Prices checked · refreshed daily across 35 retailers
Not sure which barrel to pick?
We ranked every barrel by how often it shows up in real builds on GunPartPicker.
Read the guide: AR-15 Barrel Length & Brand Report →Check it against the live catalog:
Frequently Built With
The part most often added in each category by the 10 builds that include this one
Aero Precision AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver - Black - 3 Pack
Radian Weapons AR-15 Raptor-SD Ambidextrous Charging Handle OD Green
Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver Assembly w/ Laser T-Markings, Hard Coated Anodized - 4-UR-M4
Aero Precision Enhanced M-LOK Handguard Gen 2 15" Black
Sons of Liberty Gun Works 5.56 M16 / AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Phosphate
Aero Precision Gas Tube, Mid-Length - Melonite
Builds Featuring This Part
See all 2 →Builds in the community that include the Ballistic Advantage Ar-15 Modern Series 16 Mid-Length Barrel Gov't
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 22 | $933.96 |
| 20 | $1200.04 |
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!