The American Defense UIC Mod 1 in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO (brand part no. UICR5BRZ14M1MLOK) is American Defense Manufacturing’s base-configuration AR-15, built around a 14.5-inch pinned barrel and finished in bronze. American Defense Mfg equips the UIC Mod 1 with patented, fully ambidextrous bolt catch, release lever, and magazine release controls accessible from both sides without breaking the shooter’s grip, along with an ALG ACT trigger and a MIL-SPEC 5.56mm barrel finished with an A2-style flash hider. Among AR-platform rifles in the AR rifles category, the UIC Mod 1 favors duty and range shooters who want fully ambidextrous controls without breaking grip.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• Operates as a semi-automatic AR-15.
• Features fully ambidextrous bolt catch, release lever, and magazine release.
• Includes an ALG ACT trigger.
• Built with a MIL-SPEC 5.56mm barrel at 14.5 inches, pinned to 16 inches overall.
• Finished with an A2-style flash hider.
• Feeds from a magazine with a 30-round capacity.
• Built on American Defense’s UIC platform.
• Finished in bronze.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the controls ambidextrous? Yes, the bolt catch, release lever, and magazine release are all accessible from both sides.

What trigger does this rifle use? An ALG ACT trigger.

Buy the American Defense UIC Mod 1 5.56

A fully ambidextrous duty-ready AR-15 in bronze is exactly what the UIC Mod 1 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.