16″ .22 LR AR-15 Upper Assembly – 15″ M-LOK – Black Anodized – Daytona Tactical
Original price was: $269.95.$219.95Current price is: $219.95.
16-inch .22 LR upper with a 15-inch M-LOK free-float handguard, black Type III hard coat anodized. M-LOK slots run the full 15-inch length at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. 4150 CMV barrel, black nitride, 1:16 twist, 1/2×28 TPI. BCG and charging handle not included.
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Daytona Tactical’s 16-inch .22 LR upper ships with a 15-inch M-LOK 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: 15-in M-LOK 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
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What lower receiver is compatible with this .22 LR upper?
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.
Will standard 5.56 AR-15 magazines work in this upper?
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.
Do I need a dedicated bolt for a .22 LR AR build?
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.
What .22 LR ammunition works best in this upper?
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.
Can I add a foregrip or flashlight to the 15″ M-Lok handguard?
Any M-Lok-compatible accessory — foregrips, lights, laser modules, and QD sling mounts — mounts directly to the 15″ free-float handguard. The longer rail provides more mounting real estate and keeps the muzzle better supported for precision shooting.
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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