The Franklin Armory OPS (brand part no. 0010065BLK) is a 5.56 NATO AR-15 rifle built on a 16-inch barrel for reliable, full-length ballistic performance. Franklin Armory has built a reputation for precision-oriented AR-platform rifles, and the OPS carries that focus forward as a straightforward, optics-ready build. It suits shooters who want a proven AR-15 platform for the range, competition, or home defense. The 1:10 twist barrel is tuned for standard 5.56 bullet weights.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, the standard AR-platform cartridge.
• Rifling twist of 1:10 inches stabilizes standard 5.56 bullet weights.
• Fitted with a 16-inch barrel for full-length ballistic performance.
• Ships with one 30-round magazine.
• Overall length measures approximately 47.65 inches.
• Ships without factory sights, ready for an optic of your choice.
• Runs a semi-automatic AR-pattern operating system.
• Uses an ultra-slim M-LOK handguard with a Picatinny top rail and M-LOK slots on all seven sides.
• Fitted with Franklin Armory’s proprietary Triumvir linear-compensating flash suppressor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle come with sights? No, it ships without factory sights, ready for the optic of your choice.

What magazine ships with the rifle? One standard 30-round AR-pattern magazine.

Buy the Franklin Armory OPS 5.56 NATO Rifle

This straightforward Franklin Armory rifle is ready for the range or home defense. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and check out more Franklin Armory rifles alongside other semi-auto rifles.