Ballistic Advantage Nitrided barrels

[owtlaw]

I decided to start a new thread instead of bringing it up in the other one. I noticed that BA now offers a QPQ (nitride finish) stainless barrel. Anyone running them? I'm guessing they should last pretty well.

 

[TonyTheTiger]

In my fairly small sample size, it appears that nitrided 4150 barrels will last around 30% longer than bare stainless. Haven't killed a nitrided stainless barrel yet though.
Definitely not a scientific test on my part, and enough variables at play that I could easily swing that percentage significantly with the way I used the barrels.

 

[FredHammer]

I noticed that BA now offers a QPQ (nitride finish) stainless barrel. Anyone running them? I'm guessing they should last pretty well.

Have you been under a fucking rock? Nitride has been an option with BA for over a decade. Anyway, yeah, they shoot great.

 

[msgriff]

I'm pretty sure that all BA's QPQ barrels previously were CMV, and the OP is saying that they are now offering QPQ stainless steel barrels. I also heard they are now making CHF barrels in-house, but I haven't verified that.

 

[TonyTheTiger]

I also heard they are now making CHF barrels in-house, but I haven't verified that.

Recent social media posts support this.

 

[Kamerad]

Have you been under a fucking rock? Nitride has been an option with BA for over a decade. Anyway, yeah, they shoot great.

Read the op post, nitride STAINLESS. Save the badass attitude for the Pit.

 

[owtlaw]

Have you been under a fucking rock? Nitride has been an option with BA for over a decade. Anyway, yeah, they shoot great.

Sorry you didn't read the original post.

 

[FredHammer]

Sorry you didn't read the original post.

Don't be sorry. I fucked that one up. Stainless. Yes, they have had stainless nitride a few years. I have a couple. They shoot really good. Bugholes.

 

[FredHammer]

I'm pretty sure that all BA's QPQ barrels previously were CMV, and the OP is saying that they are now offering QPQ stainless steel barrels. I also heard they are now making CHF barrels in-house, but I haven't verified that.

Totally read over the stainless, my bad. BA Stainless nitride has been out a 2-3 years. CHF chrome lined would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Merle]

Totally read over the stainless, my bad. BA Stainless nitride has been out a 2-3 years. CHF chrome lined would be greatly appreciated.

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16 inch BA Hanson Cold Hammer Forged AR 15 barrel. Hanson's have smooth contours to deter vibrations and feature a lightweight construction.

www.ballisticadvantage.com

 

[FredHammer]

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16 inch BA Hanson Cold Hammer Forged AR 15 barrel. Hanson's have smooth contours to deter vibrations and feature a lightweight construction.

www.ballisticadvantage.com

Tits!

 

[JS8588]

16

16 inch BA Hanson Cold Hammer Forged AR 15 barrel. Hanson's have smooth contours to deter vibrations and feature a lightweight construction.

www.ballisticadvantage.com

I hate BA/Aero. I need this. Damnit.

 

[JS8588]

I hate BA/Aero. I need this. Damnit.

Update: ordered one. Currently $198 shipped for Black Friday.

 

[BCP]

Green Mountain will be having a 30% off sale too for the bargain barrel hunters

 

[Redlion]

Green Mountain will be having a 30% off sale too for the bargain barrel hunters

Starting at midnight tonight.