Ballistic Advantage 5.56 NATO 14.5in Government Mid-Length Barrel

The Ballistic Advantage 5.56 NATO 14.5in Government Mid-Length Barrel (brand part no. BABL556010M) is a Modern Series AR-15 barrel machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with a QPQ corrosion-resistant finish, chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 14.5-inch Government profile barrel on a mid-length gas system.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem
• Barrel length of 14.5 inches
• Rifling twist rate of 1-in-7
• Machined in the Government profile for a heavier, more rigid contour
• Built with a mid-length gas system
• Machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel
• Finished with a QPQ corrosion-resistant coating
• Includes a QPQ-coated M4 feed ramp extension for reliable feeding
• Part of Ballistic Advantage’s Modern Series barrel line

Frequently Asked Questions

What gas system does this barrel use? A mid-length gas system, matched to the 14.5in barrel length.

Is this barrel itself an NFA item? No. This is a bare 14.5in barrel under the 16in federal rifle minimum with no lower included, so it is not itself a regulated Short-Barreled Rifle. Federal SBR rules only apply once it’s assembled onto a complete, shouldered rifle lower without a prior approved ATF Form 1 — confirm your configuration before assembly.

Buy the Ballistic Advantage 5.56 NATO 14.5in Government Mid-Length Barrel

Order the Ballistic Advantage 5.56 NATO 14.5in Government Mid-Length Barrel from our catalog, or browse more AR barrels at Schaefer Defense. Ships fast from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.