The Battle Arms Development Authority Elite in 5.56 NATO (MPN AUTHORITY014) is part of Battle Arms’ SBR-series lineup, designed from the ground up as a next-generation AR-15 around a 10.5-inch barrel finished in gray. Battle Arms Development builds the rifle on a billet BAD556 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum receiver with integral ambidextrous controls and a free-float M-LOK handguard at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions, plus a full-length Picatinny rail at 12 o’clock with a signature notch cut matching the upper receiver. Every rifle uses a 4150 chrome-moly steel, black nitride barrel that is individually head-spaced with a matching 9310 steel bolt and 8620 black nitride carrier, running on a mid-length gas system for smooth cycling and reduced recoil. The rifle feeds from a detachable 30+1 magazine. Among AR-pattern rifles in the AR rifles category, the Authority Elite favors shooters who want a purpose-built, short-barreled AR platform with premium billet componentry.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• Features a 10.5-inch barrel as part of Battle Arms’ SBR-series lineup.
• Feeds from a detachable magazine with a 30+1 capacity.
• Built on a billet 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum receiver.
• Controls are integrally ambidextrous.
• Includes a free-float M-LOK handguard at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions.
• Barrel is 4150 chrome-moly steel with a black nitride finish.
• Every barrel is individually head-spaced with a matching bolt and carrier.
• Runs a mid-length gas system for smooth cycling and reduced recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the controls ambidextrous? Yes, integral to the billet receiver.

What handguard does this rifle use? A free-float M-LOK handguard with attachment points at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, plus a top Picatinny rail.

What is the magazine capacity? A detachable 30+1 magazine.

Buy the Battle Arms Development Authority Elite Rifle

A purpose-built, short-barreled AR platform with premium billet componentry is exactly what the Authority Elite delivers. As soon as it’s ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.