Davidson Defense Nightbane 16-inch AR-15 5.56 NATO Rifle Assembled Upper Receiver

Nightbane 16-Inch Carbine-Gas 1-7 5.56 NATO AR-15 Freefloat M-LOK Handguard Rifle Assembled Upper

This is a fully assembled AR-15 upper build kit chambered in 5.56 NATO, built around a 16-inch medium profile barrel with a black nitride finish, a 1-7 twist rate, and a carbine-length gas system. The 7075-T6 aluminum AR-15 upper receiver with a black anodized finish, M4 feed ramps, a standard AR-15 forward assist, and a standard .223 and 5.56 ejection port door with rod and spring anchors the front end. The Omega Mfg carbine-length stainless steel gas tube and Recoil Technologies micro low-profile steel gas block at .750 complete the gas system. The 15-inch freefloat M-LOK extended quad rail handguard with a full-length Picatinny top rail covers the forend with a clamp-on design. A 5.56 and .223 A2 GI Birdcage flash hider at 1-2x28 closes out the muzzle end. This upper ships fully assembled and ready to install onto a compatible AR-15 lower receiver. BCG and charging handle are not included.

Key Features

• Fully assembled AR-15 upper build kit
• 5.56 NATO chambering, 16-inch medium profile barrel, black nitride finish
• 1-7 twist rate, 1-2x28 thread pitch
• Carbine-length gas system with Omega Mfg carbine-length stainless steel gas tube
• Recoil Technologies micro low-profile steel gas block, .750
• 7075-T6 aluminum AR-15 upper receiver, black anodized, M4 feed ramps, standard AR-15 forward assist, standard .223 and 5.56 ejection port door with rod and spring
• 15-inch freefloat M-LOK extended quad rail handguard, full-length Picatinny top rail, clamp-on design
• A2 GI Birdcage flash hider, 5.56 and .223 compatible, 1-2x28 thread pitch, black crush washer

Perfect For

• AR-15 builders looking for a fully assembled 5.56 NATO upper without a BCG or charging handle
• Shooters adding a 16-inch 5.56 NATO carbine-gas upper to an existing lower with a compatible BCG and charging handle already on hand
• Builders who want a 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver and 15-inch freefloat M-LOK quad rail handguard with four-sided Picatinny rail coverage in one ready-to-install upper assembly

Upper Receiver and Barrel

The 7075-T6 aluminum AR-15 upper receiver with a black anodized finish and M4 feed ramps forms the core of the front end, with a standard AR-15 forward assist and a standard .223 and 5.56 ejection port door with rod and spring built in. The 16-inch medium profile barrel brings a black nitride finish and a 1-7 twist rate to the 5.56 NATO chamber, threaded at 1-2x28. The Omega Mfg carbine-length stainless steel gas tube and Recoil Technologies micro low-profile steel gas block at .750 run a carbine-length gas system along the 16-inch barrel. The 15-inch freefloat M-LOK extended quad rail handguard surrounds the barrel and gas system along the forend with a full-length Picatinny top rail running the entire length of the handguard, quad Picatinny rail sections along the bottom and both sides for accessory mounting across all four rail positions, M-LOK slots along the handguard surfaces, and a clamp-on design for attachment. All components arrive factory assembled.

Muzzle Device

The 5.56 and .223 A2 GI Birdcage flash hider threads onto the 1-2x28 muzzle end of the barrel. The included black crush washer seats at the barrel shoulder and completes the muzzle hardware for this fully assembled upper.

Follow safe handling and manufacturer instructions.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

BCG and charging handle are not included.