The Wilson Combat Protector Carbine California Compliant 5.56 NATO (brand part no. TR-PC-556-BL-CA) is the maker’s California-compliant version of its Mil-Spec forged AR carbine. Wilson Combat keeps the match-grade 16-inch round threaded barrel and the M-LOK handguard, and swaps in a TacFire muzzle brake, a Magpul MOE fixed carbine stock and a Strike Industries Simple Featureless Grip. It weighs 6 pounds 12.3 ounces empty and measures 34.75 inches overall. It is for buyers who want the Protector in the maker’s California-compliant configuration.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56mm NATO on the WC-15 platform, the standard military rifle cartridge for an AR-15 carbine.
• The barrel is a 16-inch round threaded Wilson Combat Recon-profile match-grade barrel, button rifled for accuracy.
• The muzzle carries a 1/2×28 thread with a TacFire muzzle brake for recoil and muzzle-rise control.
• The gas system is intermediate length with a lo-profile gas block, matched to the 16-inch barrel.
• The upper and lower are forged, Mil-Spec, flat-top receivers that are CNC machined, giving a lightweight carbine with fast handling.
• The handguard is a Wilson Combat M-LOK rail with a slim profile and ample attachment surface for lights and accessories.
• The stock is a Magpul MOE fixed carbine stock, a fixed stock used in the California-compliant configuration.
• The grip is a Strike Industries Simple Featureless Grip, used in place of the Starburst Gunfighter grip.
• The trigger is the Wilson Combat Tactical Trigger Unit (TTU) M2, a 4 pound unit with modular construction that simplifies takedown and cleaning.
• The finish is Armor-Tuff applied over Mil-Spec hard anodized upper and lower receivers, a low-signature coating that holds up to hard use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What muzzle device is on the California-compliant Protector? It has a TacFire muzzle brake on a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle.

What stock and grip does it use? It uses a Magpul MOE fixed carbine stock and a Strike Industries Simple Featureless Grip.

How much does it weigh and how long is it? Wilson Combat lists it at 6 pounds 12.3 ounces empty with a 34.75-inch overall length.

Buy the Wilson Combat Protector Carbine California Compliant 5.56 NATO Rifle, 16-Inch Threaded Barrel, TacFire Muzzle Brake

Built to the maker’s California-compliant configuration, this Protector pairs a match-grade barrel with a muzzle brake already fitted. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more AR rifles while you are here.