The Anderson Manufacturing AR-15 Utility Rifle (Anderson part no. B2-K869-A027) is a straightforward, no-frills semi-automatic AR-15 chambered in 5.56 NATO and also safe for .223 Remington. It’s built around a 16-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist rate and a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle, finished in black for a clean, standard look. It ships with a 30-round magazine and comes without fixed sights, leaving the top rail open for the optic of your choice. Anderson Manufacturing has built its reputation on dependable, accurately machined AR-15 receivers and rifles at an accessible price, making this a smart choice for a first build, a range rifle, or a dedicated home-defense gun.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO for reliable AR-15 performance.
• Also safely fires .223 Remington ammunition through the same chamber.
• Rifling twist rate of 1:8 stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights.
• 16-inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 for standard muzzle devices.
• Ships with a 30-round magazine.
• Ships without fixed iron sights, leaving the top rail open for the optic of your choice.
• Semi-automatic action cycles with each trigger pull for fast follow-up shots.
• Ships at approximately 7.8 pounds.
• Finished in black for a clean, standard look.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does this rifle chamber? 5.56 NATO, also safe for .223 Remington.

Does it come with sights? No fixed iron sights are included, so the top rail is open for mounting your own optic.

What’s the magazine capacity? It ships with a 30-round magazine.

Buy the Anderson Manufacturing AR-15 Utility Rifle

Looking for a dependable, no-frills 5.56 AR-15 at a fair price? Order this Anderson Manufacturing rifle from our AR rifles lineup and we’ll ship it fast and insured to your local FFL from our Lubbock, Texas shop.