The Geissele URG-I Near Clone 14.5-inch complete upper (Geissele part no. 08-159) is a civilian build of the military URG-I upper receiver group, finished in Desert Dirt Color. It pairs a cold hammer forged government-profile barrel with a 13.5-inch MK16 Super Modular Rail in M-LOK, a mid-length gas system and Geissele’s Reliability Enhanced bolt carrier group. The barrel carries a pinned-and-welded muzzle device that is permanently attached. It is a complete upper, so it drops onto a lower receiver you already own and turns it into a duty-style carbine.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.56 NATO, the standard military round for AR-15 uppers.
• The barrel is 14.5 inches, cold hammer forged in a government profile and finished in Desert Dirt Color.
• Twist rate is 1:7, which handles the full range of 5.56 bullet weights.
• The muzzle device is pinned and welded in place, so it is a permanent part of the barrel.
• The gas system is mid-length with a Super Compact Gas Block, tuned for reliable cycling across ammunition types.
• The handguard is a 13.5-inch MK16 Super Modular Rail in M-LOK, giving long accessory mounting space in a lightweight profile.
• The bolt carrier group is Geissele’s Reliability Enhanced design with a Nanoweapon coating, a staked and chrome-lined gas key and a Stressproof bolt machined from Carpenter 158+ steel.
• The charging handle is the Geissele Airborne in matching Desert Dirt Color.
• The upper receiver is 7075-T6 aluminum with a Type 3 hardcoat anodized finish for strength and corrosion resistance.
• The buffer assembly is a Super 42 braided wire buffer spring with an H1 buffer, matched to the mid-length gas system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the URG-I Near Clone? It is Geissele’s civilian version of the military URG-I upper receiver group, built to the same layout with Geissele components.

Is a lower receiver included? No. This is a complete upper receiver group, so it needs an AR-15 lower receiver to complete the rifle.

What gas system and rail does it use? It has a mid-length gas system with a Super Compact Gas Block and a 13.5-inch MK16 Super Modular Rail in M-LOK.

Buy the Geissele URG-I Near Clone 14.5-Inch 5.56 NATO Complete Upper, DDC

A complete upper is the quickest way to give an existing lower a proven military layout. Everything from the bolt carrier group to the handguard is Geissele hardware, assembled and ready to mount. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse more AR-15 uppers while you are here.