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The P2A PATRIOT 16" 5.56 NATO Ultralight Series Mid Length Melonite M-LOK Rifle is a professional-tier tactical carbine custom-engineered to minimize structural weight and field handling fatigue without compromising structural integrity or mechanical precision. Chambered in the universally available, duty-proven 5.56 NATO caliber (fully backward-compatible with .223 Remington), this variant trades cumbersome barrel bulk for a highly optimized, tapered pencil/lightweight profile barrel. By keeping mass close to the receiver body, it achieves effortless point-ability, fluid cross-tracking speed, and swift tracking velocity across dynamic tactical courses or high-altitude fields.Calibrated with an optimized mid-length direct-impingement gas setup, this weapon system flattens internal pressure spikes cleanly to deliver soft-recoiling cycles, reliable case extraction, and lower reciprocating parts fatigue compared to compressed carbine gas loops. Finished in a rugged hardcoat anodized protective seal, this lightweight asset provides premium, non-stop operational performance.
Introducing our "Ultralight" series of rifles. Our Ultralight series is defined by our desire to constantly improve the performance of our weapons. The weight reduction does NOT equal a reduction in quality and strength. Rifle is paired with an ultra light pencil profile milspec steel barrel and Bowden Tactical's Air Rail Series handguard which is one of the lightest mlok handguards in the market but still amazingly rigid and tough. Rifle also comes with the ultralight weight MFT Minimalist stock. This will be one of the lightest 16 inch rifles in the market. The weight of this rifle is only 5 lb 6 ozs (unloaded) !!
| Caliber Compatibility | 5.56 NATO (Fully compatible with .223 Remington ammunition) |
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| Barrel Length & Steel | 16 Inch Pencil Ultralight Profile, 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Melonite Treated |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 Twist (Optimized to stabilize heavy duty 55gr to 77gr loads) |
| Upper Receiver | Milspec Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum, M4 Feed Ramps, Forward Assist & Dust Cover, Type III Hardcoat Anodized Black |
| Lower Receiver | Mil-Spec Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hardcoat Anodized Black Finish |
| Gas Operating Block | Mid-Length Gas System, 0.625 Low-Profile Gas Block Machined from 4140 Steel, Stainless Steel Gas Tube |
| Muzzle Device | Standard 1/2-28 Thread Pitch, A2 Flash Hider |
| Handguard Rail | 15" Slim Free-Float M-LOK Handguard, Machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum with Top Picatinny Rail, Ultralight AIR RAIL Series |
| Bolt Carrier Group | Full Auto M16 Profile, 8620 Carrier, 9310 Bolt, Nitride Treated, Properly Staked Gas Key, MPI Tested |
| Charging Handle | Standard Milspec AR-15 Charging Handle |
| Lower Parts Kit | Complete Mil-Spec Lower Parts Kit (LPK) with Crisp Single-Stage Fire Control Group and Standard A2 Grip |
| Stock Assembly | Milspec Adjustable Lightweight MFT Battlelink Minimalist Stock, 6 Position Carbine Buffer Tube, Standard 3oz Buffer, Buffer Spring andh Hardware |
| Magazine | (1) PMAG or Similar Compatible Magazine |
| Manufacturing Origin | 100% Made in the USA with Pro2A Tactical Lifetime Factory Warranty |
The P2A PATRIOT 16" 5.56 NATO Ultralight Series Rifle solves the primary challenge historically faced by dynamic carbine shooters and backcountry marksmen: dragging around front-heavy, exhausting configurations that delay target acquisition and cause shoulder fatigue. By engineering a tapered, weight-optimized pencil barrel configuration, this model brings the balance point backwards towards your chest pocket. This allows you to rapidly swing, pivot, and track moving targets across an array of obstacles or keep the weapon shouldered for extended operational intervals with completely uniform control.
Additionally, this platform matches premium weight savings with uncompromised operational functionality. By retaining a full, tuned mid-length gas system profile over a 16-inch barrel length, you bypass the snappy, violent cycle of compressed short setups while remaining 100% non-NFA compliant. Hand-assembled by an experienced team of armorers using rigid headspacing alignments, this rifle represents an affordable, top-tier tactical asset engineered to stay fast, lightweight, and incredibly reliable through a lifetime of hard field use.
Partnering with some of the best manufacturers in the industry, we bring you a line of rifles and pistols with unrivaled quality for the cost, the “Patriot”. Every Patriot firearm is carefully built and assembled by our team of experienced armorers who knows the importance of reliability and repeatability. Every component is manufactured to milspec or better standards to ensure a high quality firearm is produced. Whether it is for sporting, hunting, or recreational needs, our Patriot Line of rifles and pistols is more than capable to live up to the task. The Patriot line combines quality with affordability because every patriot deserves it.
| SKU | P2APAT-556BAR13MID16-1.7-M-KM-UL |
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| Model | PATRIOT |
| Barrel Length | 16 inch |
| Rifle Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Manufacturer | Pro2A Tactical |
