The ArmaLite M15 TAC in 5.56 NATO (brand part no. M15TAC16V2) is a 16-inch carbine from ArmaLite that pairs a chrome-lined chrome moly vanadium barrel with a slim, octagonal tactical handguard. A full-length MIL-STD 1913 rail runs along the top of the handguard for sights and accessories. The rifle comes with a Magpul STR collapsible stock, Magpul MOE grip and Magpul MBUS flip-up sights, and a mid-length gas system with an adjustable gas block lets you tune the action. A two-stage precision trigger and a 7075-T6 aluminum receiver round out a rifle meant for range work, training and defense.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56x45mm NATO, so the rifle runs the common NATO-spec loads.
• Barrel length is 16 inches, a carbine length that stays handy without giving up much velocity.
• The barrel is chrome-lined chrome moly vanadium steel, which resists wear and corrosion through heavy use.
• The barrel has a 1:7 twist, a rate that handles a wide range of bullet weights.
• Magazine capacity is 30+1, meaning a 30-round magazine plus one in the chamber.
• The gas system is mid-length with an adjustable gas block, which lets you tune cycling for your ammunition.
• The handguard is a slim octagonal aluminum tactical profile with a full-length MIL-STD 1913 rail at 12 o’clock.
• The stock is a Magpul STR collapsible, adjustable for length of pull, and the rifle includes a Magpul MOE grip.
• Sights are Magpul MBUS flip-up front and rear, so the rifle is ready to shoot before you add an optic.
• The trigger is a two-stage precision design, and the controls include an ambidextrous safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sights come on the rifle? It includes Magpul MBUS flip-up front and rear sights, which fold flat when you mount an optic.

Is the safety ambidextrous? Yes. The M15 TAC has an ambidextrous safety lever.

What is the capacity and muzzle device? Capacity is 30+1, and the muzzle carries a flash hiding compensator.

Buy the ArmaLite M15 TAC Rifle, 5.56 NATO, 16-Inch, 30-Round

ArmaLite builds the M15 TAC with the parts most shooters add later: Magpul furniture, flip-up sights, a two-stage trigger and an adjustable gas block. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more AR rifles for your next build.