PRO2A 16" 5.56 NATO 1/7 NR Side Charging Melonite M-LOK AR-15 Upper with Flash Can
Product Overview
Revolutionize your rifle configuration with the PRO2A 16" 5.56 NATO 1/7 NR Side Charging Melonite M-LOK AR-15 Upper with Flash Can. This premium, factory-assembled complete upper receiver matches ergonomics with advanced muzzle management. Engineered with a premium Gibbz Arms Non-Reciprocating (NR) Billet Upper Receiver, a rugged 16-inch 4150 CMV Melonite barrel, and a lightweight 17-inch free-float M-LOK handguard, this assembly features an integrated slimline flash can that pushes muzzle blast forward. It drops straight onto any standard AR-15 lower receiver setup.
Key Features
- Non-Reciprocating Side Charging Architecture: Elite Gibbz Arms handle mechanism remains completely static during active fire loops, keeping optics clear and generating mechanical lever advantages during reloads.
- Blast-Forwarding Linear Flash Can: Directs muzzle noise, hot gases, and high brightness forward downrange, providing an excellent upgrade for shooter acoustics when clearing structures or indoor lanes.
- Premium Melonite / Nitride Treated Barrel: Constructed from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel and treated completely with liquid QPQ Nitride/Melonite to reinforce the bore layout against erosion and heat spikes.
- Versatile 1:7 Twist Stabilization: Offers a rapid button rifling sequence optimized to deliver tight accuracy matrices with heavy duty projectiles (62gr to 77gr) while managing standard 55gr weights.
- Slim 17" Free-Float M-LOK Handguard: Supplies an uninterrupted top rail layout and extensive M-LOK attachment walls, allowing flush positioning of lights, tape switches, or backup sights around the flash can perimeter.
- Tested & Ready Assembly: Arrives headspaced, tested, assembled and ready to go.
Technical Specifications
| Caliber / Chamber | 5.56 NATO (Safely fires .223 Remington) |
|---|---|
| Barrel Length | 16 Inches |
| Barrel Material | Choice of Barrel: Carbine Length M4 Profile, Mid Length Govt Profile or Carbine Length CHF (Cold Hammer Forged) M4 Profile - all of them are 16 inch, 5.56 NATO Caliber, 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, 1:7 Twist, Nitride/Melonite Treated |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 Twist Button Rifled |
| Barrel Finish | Melonite / QPQ Nitride Finish |
| Gas System Length | Mid-Length Gas System with 0.750" Low Profile Gas Block |
| Upper Receiver | Gibbz Arms G4 Non-Reciprocating Side Charging Billet Aluminum, Type III Hardcoat Anodized (Gen 2 Handle) |
| Handguard | 17" Premium Slim Free-Float M-LOK Rail (6061-T6 Aluminum) with Full Top Rail |
| Muzzle Thread & Device | 1/2x28 TPI; Premium Slimline Blast-Forwarding Flash Can |
| Manufacturing Origin | 100% Made in the USA |
Why Choose the PRO2A 16" 5.56 NATO Side Charging Flash Can Upper?
Standard right-hand charging configurations force operators to drop their visual layout or cheek weld when clearing manual feed errors. The Pro2A Tactical Non-Reciprocating Side Charger solves this by placing tactical manipulation on the left side, keeping your workspace fast and modern. By packing this structural upgrade alongside a linear blast-forwarding flash can, Pro2A removes the aggressive acoustic punch associated with traditional 5.56 muzzle devices. Backed by a match-ready Melonite barrel loop and complete factory test-firing, this upper receiver group presents an ergonomic, smooth-cycling, and quiet solution built for serious training or home defense setups.
