16″ .22 LR AR-15 Upper Assembly – 12″ KeyMod – Black Anodized – Daytona Tactical
Original price was: $269.95.$219.95Current price is: $219.95.
16-inch .22 LR upper with a 12-inch KeyMod free-float handguard, black Type III hard coat anodized. 4150 CMV barrel, black nitride, 1:16 twist, 1/2×28 TPI, 23 oz. A2 muzzle device included. BCG and charging handle not included.
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Daytona Tactical’s 16-inch .22 LR upper ships with a 12-inch KeyMod free-float handguard and A2 muzzle device, black hard coat anodized; BCG and charging handle not included.
- Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
- Barrel: 16 in, 4150 CMV, black nitride, 1:16 RH twist, 1/2×28 TPI, 23 oz
- Muzzle device: A2 (included)
- Upper receiver: mil-spec 7075-T6 forged aluminum, Type III hard coat anodized, M4 feed ramps
- Handguard: 12-in KeyMod free-float, 4041 steel barrel nut, 1.36-in bore
- Finish: Black Type III hard coat anodize (Mil-A-8625F)
- Made in the USA
- BCG: not included — compatible with CMMG .22 LR bolt carrier group
- Charging handle: not included
See all configurations in our 22 LR rifle uppers category.
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Can I run this upper on my existing mil-spec AR-15 lower?
Yes — this upper is mil-spec and pairs with any standard AR-15 lower receiver. All the dedicated .22 LR components are in the upper itself; your lower’s fire control group and buffer system stay in use as-is. No lower modifications are required.
What magazine capacity is available for this .22 LR build?
Dedicated .22 LR AR-15 magazines are required — standard 5.56 mags will not feed .22 LR rounds. Dedicated 10- and 25-round .22 LR AR-style magazines are widely available. Check the product page for compatible magazine add-ons.
Does this upper come with a bolt carrier group?
A dedicated .22 LR bolt carrier group is available as an add-on on this product page. A standard 5.56 BCG is not compatible — .22 LR requires a rimfire-specific bolt carrier group. Included components are listed in the specs above.
Will this upper cycle cheap bulk .22 LR ammo reliably?
Standard and high-velocity .22 LR ammunition cycles reliably. CCI Mini-Mag, Federal Auto Match, and quality bulk ammo are popular choices. Subsonic loads may not generate enough energy to cycle consistently — ammunition at or above 1,050 fps velocity is recommended for reliable function.
Is the 12″ Keymod handguard free-floating on this upper?
Any Keymod-compatible accessory — rail sections, foregrips, hand stops, and QD sling mounts — attaches directly to the 12″ free-float handguard. Free-float design keeps the handguard off the barrel for improved accuracy and heat dissipation.
How does the Black Anodized finish hold up to regular range use?
The upper receiver uses Type III hard anodize — the mil-spec standard for AR-15 uppers. Applied directly to the aluminum, it provides excellent corrosion and scratch resistance with no special maintenance required beyond standard cleaning.
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