Shark Coast Tactical Hold Fast 5.56 Rifle, 16-inch Melonite

The Shark Coast Tactical Hold Fast Rifle (Shark Coast Tactical part no. 300-097-1000-02) is a complete AR-platform rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO, built with a 16-inch, black Melonite-finished, threaded barrel and an aluminum receiver topped with a Picatinny rail. This Hold Fast features an M-LOK handguard for accessory mounting, along with a Magpul MOE SL black polymer stock and Magpul MOE grip, giving shooters a complete, ready-to-run rifle with proven aftermarket furniture rather than generic components. With a 30-round magazine and a thumb safety, it’s built for home defense, range use, or general-purpose duty.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 REM/5.56 NATO, one of the most widely available rifle calibers.
• Runs a 16-inch, Melonite-finished, threaded barrel with a fast 1:7 twist rate.
• Holds 30+1 rounds, with a 30-round magazine included.
• Features an M-LOK handguard for mounting lights, optics, and other accessories.
• Equipped with a Magpul MOE SL stock and Magpul MOE grip for proven ergonomics.
• Includes a thumb safety for fast, intuitive manipulation.
• Runs a reliable semi-automatic action on the AR-15 platform.
• Built with an aluminum receiver topped with a flat-top Picatinny rail for optics mounting.
• Runs a carbine-length gas system typical of a 16-inch AR-15 platform build.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle come with a magazine? Yes, it includes a 30-round magazine.

What furniture does it use? It’s equipped with a Magpul MOE SL stock and Magpul MOE grip.

Buy the Shark Coast Tactical Hold Fast Rifle

Get a complete, Magpul-equipped AR-15 ready to run right out of the box. Order the Shark Coast Tactical Hold Fast from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL as soon as it’s ready to ship, from our AR rifles lineup.