The LWRC DI Rifle (brand part no. ICDIR5BB16MLCOM) is a direct impingement AR-platform rifle chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, finished in a distinctive bronze Cerakote over the receiver and barrel. LWRC built this DI model to bring the company’s reputation for tight tolerances and reliability to a more traditional gas-impingement operating system, making it a familiar, easy-to-maintain option for AR shooters. The 16.1-inch barrel keeps the rifle legal-length while still delivering full-power 5.56 ballistics, and the M-LOK handguard gives shooters a slim, modular platform for lights, grips, and optics mounts. It’s a semi-auto rifle built for home defense, range use, and general-purpose shooting.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, the most widely available AR-platform cartridge.
• Features a 16.1-inch barrel, keeping the rifle NFA-legal while retaining full 5.56 ballistics.
• Ships with a 10-round magazine standard.
• Runs on a direct impingement operating system for familiar, easy maintenance.
• Finished in bronze Cerakote over the receiver and barrel for a distinctive look and added durability.
• Equipped with an M-LOK handguard for a slim, modular accessory mounting platform.
• Built on a semi-automatic AR-15 pattern action compatible with standard AR magazines.
• Uses LWRC’s monolithic upper receiver design, integrating the rail into the upper for a rock-solid optics mount.
• Ships as a complete rifle-length (non-pistol) configuration ready for a standard stock and optics setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What operating system does this LWRC use? It’s a direct impingement rifle rather than LWRC’s piston-driven models.

What barrel length does it have? A 16.1-inch barrel, keeping the rifle legal-length for standard rifle configuration.

What magazine capacity does it ship with? A 10-round magazine.

Buy the LWRC DI Rifle 5.56 NATO

This bronze-finished DI rifle brings LWRC’s build quality to a direct impingement platform that AR shooters will find familiar and easy to maintain. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop through LWRC‘s AR rifles lineup for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.