LMT Defense New Zealand Reference Rifle 5.56x45mm 16", Black

Direct from the Front Lines of New Zealand - Built to True Military Specification.The LMT Defense New Zealand Reference 5.56 NATO 16" Rifle is the closest civilian-legal version of the MARS-L platform fielded by the New Zealand Defence Force. Built to the exacting specs requested by the NZDF, this rifle brings battle-proven reliability, modularity, and innovation into the hands of American shooters.This semi-automatic reference model includes authentic features, such as:LMT metric flip-up sightsBayonet lugSurefire Warcomp flash hiderEnhanced trigger guard & ambidextrous charging handleQD receiver end plateMARS-L ambidextrous lower receiverAt its core is LMT's patented Monolithic Rail Platform (MRPA(R)) - a one-piece upper receiver forged from aerospace-grade aluminum. The monolithic construction ensures superior accuracy, strength, and alignment. Its quick-change barrel system locks the barrel with two side bolts, enabling tool-less swaps while maintaining return-to-zero accuracy.The CQB Upper Receiver offers 16.25" of Picatinny top rail, along with 8" on the sides and 7" at the bottom for unmatched accessory mounting options. Inside is a 16" 5.56 NATO barrel with a low-profile gas block, straight gas tube, proprietary barrel coating, and cryogenic treatment for maximum durability.The MARS-L lower receiver delivers fully ambidextrous controls (bolt catch, mag release, safety selector), and is outfitted with a two-stage trigger, winter trigger guard, QD sling end plate, SOPMOD stock, and ergonomic grip.What's Included:(1) 30RD MAGPULA(R) windowed PMAGLMTA(R) Metric flip-up sightsSurefire Warcomp flash hiderTactical two-point sling3 M-LOK rail panel coversTorque wrenchOwner's manualSpecifications:Caliber: 5.56A-45 NATOBarrel Length: 16"Action: Semi-AutoTrigger: EDM-machined two-stageReceiver: MARS-L Ambidextrous Lower + MRP Monolithic UpperRail System: Full Picatinny top, side & bottom railsMuzzle Device: Surefire WarcompStock: SOPMODMagazine: (1) 30-Round PMAG includedOwn a rifle born from real-world combat requirements - now available at ARMSAGORA's retailers.