Spikes Tactical Midlength Complete AR-15 Upper 16in 5.56 NATO with 12in Rail BCG STU5035CQ2F
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Upgrade your AR-15 build with the Spike's Tactical Midlength Complete Upper in 5.56x45mm NATO. Built around a tough 7075-T6 forged aluminum upper receiver, this 16-inch assembly is inspected and prepared for immediate use right out of the box. It arrives complete with a phosphate-coated bolt carrier group (BCG) for corrosion resistance and long service life, plus a 12-inch Picatinny-style handguard for versatile accessory mounting. Finished in black, and topped with an A2 flash hider, this complete upper assembly is designed to deliver reliable function and smoother cycling with its mid-length gas system.
Product Highlights
- Complete 16" 5.56x45mm NATO upper assembly for AR-15 platform builds and upgrades
- 7075-T6 forged aluminum upper receiver for strength without excessive weight
- Mid-length gas system designed for reliable cycling and a smoother shooting impulse
- Includes phosphate-coated bolt carrier group (BCG) for improved corrosion resistance
- 12" handguard with Picatinny-style mounting space plus A2 flash hider
Specs
- Brand: Spikes
- Manufacturer Part Number: STU5035CQ2F
- UPC: 810083260563
- Platform Fit: AR-15
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Barrel Length: 16"
- Gas System: Mid-length
- Twist Rate: 1:7"
- Muzzle Device: A2 flash hider
- Muzzle Thread Pattern: 1/2"x28
- Handguard Length: 12" (SAR3 noted by distributor listings)
- Receiver Material: 7075-T6 aluminum
- Receiver Finish: Black anodized
- Barrel Material: Chrome Moly Vanadium
- Barrel Finish: Black phosphate
- Included: Bolt carrier group (phosphate-coated)
Specifications
- Manufacturer:
- Spikes Tactical
- Category:
- upper-receiver
- Caliber:
- 5.56x45mm NATO
- Platforms:
- AR-15
- Interfaces:
- AR-15 barrel nut patternMuzzle thread: 1/2-28MIL-STD-1913
- Length:
- 16.0"
- UPC:
- 8229031739514
- MPN:
- STU5035CQ2F
- Required Component:
- Yes
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