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16 inch 45 ACP NR Side Charging Melonite Upper

PRO2A 16" 45 ACP 1/16 Pistol Caliber NR Side Charging Melonite Upper

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PRO2A 16" 9mm 1/10 Pistol Caliber NR Side Charging Melonite M-LOK Upper

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Special Price $589.99 $749.99

OPTION DETAILS

Magazine Adapter: Optional. The Sylvan Arms 9mm Magazine Adapter is a drop in fit that turns a standard ar-15 lower to a 9mm capable lower that takes Glock Compatible Magazines.  

MUZZLE DEVICEStandard A2 Flash Hider or Competition Muzzle Brake. Muzzle Brakes are for recoil reduction. The baffles and ports are milled larger to drive pressure up and to keep the muzzle down more effectively.

Bolt Carrier Group: BCG is Optional. Select Nitride if you need a BCG to complete Upper . All our PCC BCGs are M16 Profile, MP Tested, 8620 Carrier/Bolt. Nitride is a surface hardening process that creates a tough and slick surface.

 

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PRO2A 16" 9mm 1/10 Pistol Caliber NR Side Charging Melonite M-LOK Upper | Pro2A Tactical

PRO2A 16" 9mm 1/10 Pistol Caliber NR Side Charging Melonite M-LOK Upper

Flawless Direct Blowback Performance with Stationary Side Cocking Ergonomics

Step up your Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) build with an intuitive manual interface and optimized reliability. The PRO2A 16" 9mm Pistol Caliber Non-Reciprocating (NR) Side Charging Upper Assembly updates traditional AR-9 setups by replacing the standard rear dual-latch pull tab with a heavy-duty, left-side charging lever. The handle stays fully stationary during live-fire cycling, providing a seamless operating zone free from moving external components near your optics or mounting rail. Built around a standard 16-inch compliance-friendly barrel length and engineered for a robust direct blowback operating system, this complete upper drops natively onto dedicated 9mm lower receivers or standard multi-cal builds using 9mm magazine conversion block adapters. Proudly 100% designed, machined, and precision-assembled in the USA.

Key Features

  • Stationary Side-Charging Interface: The premium non-reciprocating left-side manual handle operates completely independently from the bolt carrier cycle. This allows for fluid charging from prone or benched layouts and completely seals off the rear opening to block high-pressure gases and carbon fouling from venting into your face.
  • Melonite/Nitride Barrel Protection: The heavy-duty 4150 CMV steel barrel is fully Nitride/Melonite treated inside and out. This premium chemical hardening vastly extends barrel life, aids in uniform thermal dissipation, and counters harsh weather corrosion.
  • Optimized 1:10 Twist Rifling: Specifically button-rifled with a versatile 1:10 twist profile to maximize rotation on standard 115-grain, 124-grain, and heavy sub-sonic 147-grain 9mm projectiles, ensuring consistent mechanical stabilization.
  • Ultra-Reliable Direct Blowback System: By eliminating standard gas blocks and gas tubes, this rugged blowback layout reduces points of mechanical failure, ensuring your rifle feeds, fires, and extracts reliably under high-volume shooting cycles.
  • Slim Profile Free-Float M-LOK Rail: Built from durable 6061-T6 aluminum, the free-float handguard eliminates barrel vibrations to preserve uniform mechanical accuracy while offering extensive M-LOK attachment slots and a continuous top Picatinny rail.

Technical Specifications

Upper Receiver Gibbz Arms G9 Non Reciprocating Side Charging Billet Aluminum with Gen 2 Handle, Type III Hardcoat Anodized Black
Barrel Length & Steel 16 Inch Profile, 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Melonite Treated
Caliber 9mm Luger / 9x19mm Parabellum
Twist Rate 1:10 Twist
Gas / Operating System Solid Direct Blowback Operating System (No Gas Tube or Gas Block Needed)
Muzzle Device Config Standard 9mm Thread Pitch 1/2-28, Pre-Installed Flash Hider with Crush Washer
Handguard 12" Slim Profile Free-Float M-LOK Rail, Machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum
Manufacturing Origin 100% Made in the USA with Pro2A Tactical Lifetime Factory Warranty

Who Chooses This Upper Receiver?

PCC & Steel Challenge Competitors

Competitive shooters looking for a competitive edge in USPSA or Steel Challenge divisions rely on a 16-inch 9mm upper. It meets legal rifle length requirements without short-barrel registration hassles while maintaining lightning-fast target transitions, instant ergonomics, and flat muzzle control.

Oversized Optics & Red Dot Operators

Marksmen running larger reflex sights, low-power variable optics (LPVOs), or thermal frames prefer side-charging platforms. The left-side handle clears the wide undersides of scope mounts, protecting hands from scrape damage during rapid charging manipulation.

High-Volume, Low-Cost Trainers

Enthusiasts wanting to practice their manual of arms on a full-sized rifle layout choose this setup. It utilizes highly economical and widely available 9mm bulk ammunition, allowing you to train extensively with standard intermediate mechanics without paying premium centerfire-rifle cartridge costs.

More Information
SKU P2ANR9MMGFS12N16-TK
Barrel Length 16 inch
Pistol Caliber 9mm
Manufacturer Pro2A Tactical
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