The IWI ARAD 5 piston-driven 5.56 NATO rifle (IWI part no. Z15ARD516), chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, blends proven systems into a modern 16-inch carbine. It uses a semi-monolithic upper receiver, the patented IWI CamLok barrel lock-up and a short-stroke piston with a two-position gas regulator for suppressed and unsuppressed use. The lower follows M4 parts and manual of arms, so controls and accessories feel familiar to AR shooters. A B5 SOPMOD stock and a 30-round magazine capacity round out a rifle aimed at duty, range and home defense use.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56x45mm NATO, the standard military round with broad availability.
• The barrel is 16 inches, a 4150 chrome moly vanadium heavy-profile barrel.
• The muzzle uses a 1/2×28 thread pitch for compatible muzzle devices.
• Operation is a short-stroke gas piston, which keeps carbon and heat out of the receiver.
• A two-position gas regulator switches between regular and suppressed use.
• The IWI CamLok quick-detach barrel system makes the barrel easy to remove.
• Capacity is 30 rounds in a standard AR-pattern magazine.
• The stock is a B5 SOPMOD unit, with an overall length of 31.875 to 35.375 inches.
• The rifle weighs 7 pounds 8.3 ounces, a manageable carry weight for a piston gun.
• The upper is MIL-STD Type 3 hard-anodized, with M4 lower parts compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ARAD 5 a piston or direct impingement rifle? It is piston driven. IWI uses a two-position short-stroke gas piston system.

What does the gas regulator do? The two-position regulator has settings for regular and suppressed use.

Do I need special magazines? No. The rifle takes standard AR-pattern 30-round magazines.

Buy the IWI ARAD 5 5.56x45mm NATO Piston-Driven Rifle, 16-Inch Barrel, 30-Round

The ARAD 5 gives AR shooters a piston option with familiar controls, a quick-detach barrel and a regulator ready for a suppressor. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL. More from IWI and our AR rifles are listed here too.