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Ballistic Advantage
Overview
The Ballistic Advantage Performance Series 5.56 Hanson Mid-Length AR-15 Barrel is a 17.7-inch barrel designed specifically for 5.56 NATO caliber builds. With a mid-length gas system and a 1:7 twist rate, this barrel offers a balance of reliable cycling and accuracy, suitable for a variety of shooting applications. This barrel commonly appears in builds intended for competitive shooting and tactical scenarios, where performance and precision are key.
Ballistic Advantage Performance Series 5.56 Hanson Mid-Length 3 Gun AR-15 Barrel With Pinned Gas Block - 17.7"
Ballistic Advantage Performance Series 5.56 Hanson Mid-Length 3 Gun AR-15 Barrel With Pinned Gas Block - 17.7" was the sixth most added barrel on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Daniel Defense 16" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7 Government Contour AR-15 Barrel, with about 4% of all barrels added to builds. Down from #5 in July. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, 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 August 2026, and today 7 of the 10 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $189.85 at GritR Sports for a stretch in August 2026, well under its usual $223.25 to $232.75, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $189.85 at GritR Sports, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds in the community that include the Ballistic Advantage Performance Series 5.56 Hanson Mid-Length 3 Gun Ar-15 Barrel With Pinned Gas Block - 17.7"
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 9 | $629.79 |
| 14 | $3472.61 |
 | 31 | $2791.34 |
 | 12 | $6029.36 |
 | 23 | $2328.95 |
 | 26 | $2103.58 |
 | 18 | $1157.76 |
| 5 | $1737.82 |
| 15 | $2393.03 |
| 27 | $1916.80 |
 | 22 | $1140.03 |
 | 26 | $2352.84 |
2 global ratings
Top reviews
Ballistic Advantage Hanson profile 17.7 inch mid length 3-gun barrel is accurate. Sub MOA with 77gr SMK match ammo. Pinned gas block keeps things low profile. Stainless steel with black nitride exterior coating handles heat well.
groups are tight
