--- title: "Ballistic Advantage 12.5\" 5.56 NATO Barrel" description: "New 12.5\" 5.56 NATO barrel with a 1:7 twist, carbine-length gas system, Government profile, threaded muzzle, and QPQ finish." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/ballistic-advantage-babl556024m-modern-series-barrel-5.56-nato-12.5-17-bead" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "New 12.5\" 5.56 NATO barrel with a 1:7 twist, carbine-length gas system, Government profile, threaded muzzle, and QPQ finish." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/245283/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713447913" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Ballistic Advantage 12.5\" 5.56 NATO Barrel" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Shooting](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting) / [Gun Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts) / [Handgun & Rifle Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts) / [Rifle Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts/rifle-parts) / [Rifle Barrels](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-barrels) / BLL-BABL556024M ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/245283/main.jpg?v=1713447913) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # BALLISTIC ADVANTAGE Modern Series Barrel 5.56 NATO 12.5" 1:7 Bead The Ballistic Advantage Modern Series barrel is a 12.5" 5.56 NATO barrel with a 1:7 twist, Government profile, and carbine-length gas system. It features a .750" gas block journal, threaded muzzle, QPQ corrosion-resistant finish, and QPQ-coated M4 feed ramp extension. Sights are not included. $152 ** 5 interest-free payments of **$30.40** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** Online In Store ** Flat Rate $13.94 for every 25 lbs. Shipping to HI & AK may incur additional fees. ** Ships To Your Home Fulfilled by a partner warehouse. ** Partner Fulfilled Item # 245283 Style BLL-BABL556024M UPC 819747020048 Condition New Manufacturer [Ballistic Advantage](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/ballistic-advantage) Weight 2 lb This 5.56 chambered 12.5" Government Profile Modern Series Barrel is machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with a QPQ Corrosion Resistant Finish and QPQ coated M4 feed ramp extension.Specs- 750" Gas block journal, gas system length- carbine and a Government profile. All NFA/ATF Rules Apply-You may use this barrel with a lower receiver that is a Registered SBR, Machine Gun, or Pistol. Possession of this barrel along with a Non-NFA lower receiver is Prohibited, except when installed on a Pistol configuration firearm. - Caliber or Gauge: 5.56x45mm - Length: 12.50" - Model: Modern Series - Twist: 1:7" - Sights: None - Finish: QPQ - Type: 12.5" Barrel - Barrel Type: Carbine Length Government Profile - Barrel Features: Threaded ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to [www.p65warnings.ca.gov](https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov). 0.0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 reviews ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ## More from Ballistic Advantage ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Shop KYGUNCO for firearms, ammo, accessories, parts, and outdoor gear at low prices with fast, easy nationwide shipping.","name":"KYGUNCO","url":"https://www.kygunco.com/","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/#/schema/organization/kygunco"}},{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/product/ballistic-advantage-babl556024m-modern-series-barrel-5.56-nato-12.5-17-bead#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"New 12.5\" 5.56 NATO barrel with a 1:7 twist, carbine-length gas system, Government profile, threaded muzzle, and QPQ finish.","name":"Ballistic Advantage 12.5\" 5.56 NATO 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