This Ballistic Advantage 5.56 NATO 11.3-inch Performance Series barrel (brand part no. BABL556026F) is machined from CrMoV steel with a QPQ corrosion-resistant finish, giving AR-15 short-barrel builds a proven, mil-spec-pattern option.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• Barrel length of 11.3 inches.
• Machined from CrMoV (Chrome Moly Vanadium) steel.
• Finished with a QPQ corrosion-resistant coating.
• Includes a Nickel Boron coated, extended M4 feed ramp extension for smoother feeding.
• Part of Ballistic Advantage’s Performance Series barrel line.
• Gas system: sized for a carbine-length gas system.
• Profile: lightweight BA Hanson profile design.
• Backed by Ballistic Advantage’s sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put this on any AR-15 lower? Since this is a bare 11.3-inch barrel under the 16-inch federal rifle minimum with no lower receiver included, federal Short-Barreled Rifle rules only come into play once it’s assembled onto a complete, shouldered rifle. Installing it on an unregistered rifle configuration without a prior approved ATF Form 1 would create an illegal SBR, so confirm your build’s configuration and registration status before assembly.

What finish does this barrel have? A QPQ corrosion-resistant finish, plus a Nickel Boron coated extended M4 feed ramp extension.

What line is this barrel part of? Ballistic Advantage’s Performance Series, machined from CrMoV steel.

Buy the Ballistic Advantage 5.56 11.3in Barrel

Order this barrel from our Ballistic Advantage lineup, browsable in our full AR barrels selection, with fast, insured shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.