The ArmaLite M-15 Light Tactical Carbine (LTC) in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO (MPN M15LTC16) is a semi-automatic AR-15 built for a streamlined, affordable package, pairing a 16-inch barrel with a 1:7 twist rate. ArmaLite fits a free-floating 10-inch aluminum Key-Mod handguard and a low-profile railed gas block for a modern, light, and scalable profile. The black hard-coat anodized receiver includes a Picatinny rail and is optics-ready, and the rifle feeds from a detachable 30-round magazine on a 6-position stock. Among AR-platform rifles in the AR rifles category, the LTC favors shooters who want a versatile, hard-hitting modern sporting rifle without a high price tag.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO with a 1:7-inch twist rate.
• Features a 16-inch barrel.
• Includes a free-floating 10-inch aluminum Key-Mod handguard.
• Fitted with a low-profile railed gas block.
• Receiver finished in black hard-coat anodizing.
• Ships optics-ready with a Picatinny rail.
• Fitted with a 6-position stock.
• Feeds from a detachable 30-round magazine.
• Operates as a semi-automatic carbine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What handguard does this carbine use? A free-floating 10-inch aluminum Key-Mod handguard.

Is this carbine optics-ready? Yes, the flat-top receiver includes a Picatinny rail.

Buy the ArmaLite M-15 Light Tactical Carbine

A versatile, hard-hitting modern sporting rifle without a high price tag is exactly what the LTC delivers. As soon as it is ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.