Great Lakes Firearms 5.56 NATO 16" 31-Round Threaded Barrel Carbine

The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 223 Wylde 16" 30+1 rifle is a modern sporting rifle engineered for precision shooting and tactical applications. Built on a battleworn aluminum receiver with a 16-inch stainless steel threaded barrel in .223 Wylde chamber, this carbine balances velocity, accuracy, and maneuverability. The .223 Wylde chamber accepts both 5.56 NATO and commercial .223 Remington ammunition, providing shooters with expanded loading options without sacrificing precision. Weighing 8.8 pounds, the platform delivers manageable recoil impulse while maintaining the ballistic performance demanded by serious marksmen and operators.

The 16-inch barrel length strikes the proven balance between muzzle velocity and overall handling—short enough for room-clearing scenarios and vehicle operations, yet long enough to extract full velocity from the .223 Wylde cartridge. The muzzle brake reduces perceived recoil and muzzle climb, improving control during rapid strings of fire. Fitted with a 15-inch M-LOK handguard, the rifle accommodates modern tactical accessories including lights, lasers, and foregrips at multiple positions. The mil-spec trigger provides the consistent breakpoint shooters expect from platform-standard components. Black M4 stock and A2 grip round out a duty-ready ergonomic package. The 30+1 capacity (30-round magazine plus chambered round) meets standard rifle configurations used across law enforcement and civilian tactical communities.

This rifle suits intermediate-distance precision work, training courses, home defense setups, and operators evaluating modern sporting rifles for accuracy and reliability. The .223 Wylde chambering appeals to hand-loaders and shooters building precision loads, as the tighter chamber geometry improves concentricity over looser 5.56 NATO chambers. Battleworn aluminum finish resists corrosion while the threaded barrel accommodates suppressor use (with appropriate regulatory compliance). The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 223 Wylde fills the role of a versatile, modular platform suitable for both range sessions and tactical training environments.