9MM MP5 16" Side Charging Complete Upper / Non-Reciprocating / Mlok
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9MM MP5 16" Side Charging Complete Upper / Non-Reciprocating / Mlok
9MM MP5 16" Side Charging Complete Upper / Non-Reciprocating / Mlok - this is a 9mm AR-style pistol caliber carbine (PCC) with a focus on using an MP5 magazine and MP5 lowers designed for MP5 magazines.
Features and Specs:
1. Billet Side Charging Upper Receiver: This component is critical as the housing for the AR's bolt and barrel attachment. The side charging aspect refers to the charging handle's position. Unlike traditional AR-15/M4 designs where the charging handle is at the rear of the receiver, a side charging upper features the handle on the side, offering potentially faster and more ergonomic manipulations. A billet receiver is machined out of a solid block of aluminum, offering potentially better precision and customization options compared to forged receivers. This upper is non-reciprocating. Does not have LRBHO.
2. AR-9 9mm Bolt Carrier Group – BCG , nitride finish: This is the heart of your firing mechanism. The Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) includes the bolt itself, the carrier, and other critical components like the firing pin. For a 9mm PCC, the BCG is designed to handle the dimensions and pressures of a 9mm round. Being compatible with both Glock and Colt indicates it can feed 9mm rounds from magazines designed for either of those firearms, offering flexibility in magazine choice.
3. 16 Inch Premium 9mm AR Barrel (1:10): The barrel is obviously key to the accuracy and functionality of the firearm. A 16-inch length keeps the build within rifle territory in terms of classification (in the U.S.), avoiding regulations surrounding shorter barrels. A 1:10 twist rate means the barrel will rotate the bullet once every 10 inches, which is a common twist rate for stabilizing 9mm rounds. Barrel is chambered in 9mm, nitride coated and finished off with A2 flash hider and crush washer.
4. Lightweight Free Float Hand Guard – 15″ – MLOK: The handguard encases the barrel and gas system (if your PCC were gas-operated, which most 9mm AR-styles are not; they are typically blowback). The free float design means the handguard attaches only at the upper receiver without touching the barrel, allowing for potentially better accuracy. M-LOK is a mounting system for accessories that is modular, strong, and secure. A 15-inch length would run nearly the full length of your 16-inch barrel, providing ample space for grip and attachments.
5. Standard Flash Hider 9mm: This muzzle device screws onto the threaded end of the barrel. Its primary function is to diffuse the burning gases exiting the barrel to reduce the visible signature of the shot (the flash). For 9mm, specific designs help minimize this effect efficiently for the caliber. Thread: 1/2x36.
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