The Desert Tech WLVRN (brand part no. WLVRFB1630F) is a semi-automatic bullpup rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO and finished in FDE, built around an integrated receiver that borrows its barrel mounting and clamping system directly from Desert Tech’s SRS and HTI precision rifle families. The 16-inch barrel keeps rifle-length performance in a shorter, bullpup-configured package, while full ambidextrous controls put the charging handle, mag release, bolt catch, and safety selector within reach of either hand. A Raiden Tri-Prong flash hider and M-LOK accessory rail round out a rifle built for shooters who want a compact, capable 5.56 platform.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, one of the most widely available calibers.
• Built around a 16-inch barrel rifled with a 1:7 twist.
• Feeds from a 30-round magazine, with a Magpul PMAG included.
• Uses an integrated receiver machined to accept the barrel mounting system directly from Desert Tech’s SRS and HTI rifles.
• Fitted with an M-LOK accessory rail for mounting optics, lights, and other gear.
• Equipped with a Raiden Tri-Prong flash hider to reduce visible signature.
• Runs a fully ambidextrous safety selector switch for either-hand operation.
• Places the charging handle, magazine release, and bolt catch in ambidextrous positions to match the safety selector.
• Finished in FDE (Flat Dark Earth) for a durable, field-ready appearance.
• Includes a Magpul PMAG, WLVRN maintenance tool, and user manual in the box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the WLVRN different from a standard AR-15? Its bullpup layout places the action behind the grip, keeping the 16-inch barrel while trimming several inches of overall length compared to a traditional rifle.

Is it set up for left- or right-handed shooters? Both. The charging handle, magazine release, bolt catch, and safety selectors are all fully ambidextrous.

What does the Raiden flash hider do? It’s a tri-prong muzzle device designed to reduce visible flash signature when firing.

Buy the Desert Tech WLVRN Bullpup Rifle

Order the Desert Tech WLVRN in 5.56mm from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL. Engineered by Desert Tech, the WLVRN brings precision-rifle engineering to a compact bullpup, part of our full semi-auto rifles lineup.