The LWRC IC DI rifle in 5.56 NATO and Patriot Brown finish (brand part no. ICDIR5PBC16ML) pairs a monoforged upper receiver with an LWRCI-specified M-LOK one-piece free-float rail, built from the ground up to be more than just another direct-impingement AR. LWRC cold hammer-forges the 16.1-inch barrel, nitride-treats it, and spiral-flutes it for reduced weight, cutting the rifling at a 1:7 RH twist and threading the muzzle 1/2×28. An innovative keyless bolt carrier design pairs with LWRCI’s time-tested operating system, and the fully ambidextrous lower receiver is compatible with LWRCI’s piston-driven IC family, letting owners upgrade by swapping only the upper. The rifle rates for a 30+1 capacity and ships with one 30-round magazine. Among AR rifles, this IC DI configuration favors 5.56 shooters who want LWRCI build quality with room to upgrade to a piston system later.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO.
• The capacity is 30+1 rounds, with one magazine included.
• The barrel measures 16.1 inches, cold hammer-forged, nitride-treated, and spiral-fluted.
• The rate of twist is 1:7 RH.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28.
• The upper receiver is monoforged with an M-LOK one-piece free-float rail.
• The bolt carrier uses an innovative keyless design.
• The controls are fully ambidextrous.
• Unloaded weight is 6.6 pounds.
• Overall length ranges from 32 to 35.25 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this rifle be upgraded to a piston system? Yes, the fully ambidextrous lower is compatible with LWRCI’s piston-driven IC family, so owners can swap just the upper to upgrade.

What makes the barrel distinctive? It’s cold hammer-forged, nitride-treated, and spiral-fluted for reduced weight.

What magazine does this rifle ship with? One 30-round magazine.

Buy the LWRC IC DI Rifle

LWRCI build quality with room to upgrade to a piston system later is exactly what this IC DI delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.