The Great Lakes GLFA .223 Wylde Rifle Black Nitride is a 16-inch AR-15 chambered for both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, fitted with a factory muzzle brake and shipped with one 30-round magazine (brand part no. GL15223 BLK). It is a semi-automatic carbine-length build with M4 feed ramps and a full-length Picatinny top rail, so an optic or iron sights go on without an adapter. The Black edition changes the color story of the rifle, and the platform underneath stays the same Great Lakes AR-15 layout. It makes sense as a first AR, a range rifle or a base for a custom build, since it ships without sights and leaves the optic choice to you. Browse more AR rifles alongside it when comparing finishes.

Key Specifications

• The finish is Black, the edition detail that separates this rifle from the other colors on the same platform.
• Chambering is .223 Wylde, which accepts both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.
• The barrel is 16 inches in a heavy (HBAR) profile, which adds mass at the muzzle for steadier groups.
• A muzzle brake is included, designed to sit 6 degrees forward and tightened with a wrench without Loctite, which helps tame recoil.
• Magazine capacity is 30 rounds, and one magazine is included in the box.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, the standard pitch for compatible muzzle devices.
• Rate of twist is 1:8, a fast enough rate to stabilize the heavier bullets used in .223 Wylde loads.
• The handguard is a 15.25-inch aluminum 6061 rail with full Picatinny length, leaving room for lights, grips and other accessories.
• The upper and lower receivers are 7075 aluminum, a strong, light alloy, and the feed ramps are M4-pattern for reliable chambering.
• The trigger is a mil-spec unit with a 5.5 to 6 pound pull, and the grip is mil-spec polymer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle shoot both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO? Yes. Great Lakes chambers it in .223 Wylde, which the maker states shoots both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO.

Does the muzzle brake come installed? Yes. A muzzle brake is included on the 1/2×28 threaded muzzle, designed to sit 6 degrees forward and wrench tightened without Loctite.

Does it come with sights? No. The maker ships it with no sights and a full-length Picatinny top rail, so you choose the optic or backup sights.

Buy the Great Lakes GLFA .223 Wylde Rifle, 16-Inch, Black, Nitride Barrel, Muzzle Brake, 30-Round

A Black finish on a 16-inch .223 Wylde with a brake already fitted gives you a ready platform to build on. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.