Davidson Defense Warden 16-inch Stainless Steel Carbine-Gas 1:8 5.56 NATO AR-15 Freefloat Keymod Handguard Rifle Upper Build Kit

Warden 16-inch Stainless Steel Carbine-Gas 1:8 5.56 NATO AR-15 Freefloat Keymod Upper Build Kit

The Warden is a 5.56 NATO AR-15 Upper Build Kit built around a 16-inch carbine-length gas platform. The kit centers on a 16-inch government profile barrel in 416R stainless steel with a polished stainless finish, 1:8 twist rate, and 1/2x28 thread pitch, paired with a stainless steel GI type birdcage flash hider and a stainless steel 1/2-inch crush washer. A 0.750 gas block and a carbine-length gas tube are included on the front end. The upper receiver is a USA-made 6061 slick side billet design in 6061-T6 aluminum with a Type III Class 2 hardcoat anodized finish and an anti-rotation cutout, paired with a 15-inch freefloat Keymod handguard in 6061-T6 aluminum. BCG and charging handle are not included.

Key Features

• 16-inch government profile barrel, 416R stainless steel, polished stainless finish, 1:8 twist, 1/2x28 thread pitch
• Carbine-length gas system
• Carbine-length gas tube
• 0.750 gas block
• Stainless steel GI type birdcage flash hider, 1/2x28, stainless steel crush washer included
• USA-made 6061 slick side billet upper receiver, 6061-T6 aluminum, Type III Class 2 hardcoat anodized, anti-rotation cutout
• 15-inch freefloat Keymod handguard, 6061-T6 aluminum
• BCG and charging handle not included

Perfect For

• Builders sourcing a complete 5.56 NATO AR-15 upper build kit with a polished stainless 416R barrel and USA-made slick side billet upper, pairing it with their own bolt carrier group and charging handle
• Shooters building a 16-inch carbine-gas platform who want a stainless barrel with matching stainless flash hider and a 15-inch freefloat Keymod handguard covered in one upper kit
• AR-15 builders who prefer to select their own BCG while having the 416R stainless government profile barrel and anodized billet upper sourced together

Barrel and Muzzle Device

The 16-inch government profile barrel is chambered in 5.56 NATO and constructed from 416R stainless steel with a polished stainless finish. The twist rate is 1:8 and the thread pitch is 1/2x28, which matches the included stainless steel GI type birdcage flash hider. A stainless steel 1/2-inch crush washer is included with the muzzle device. The polished stainless barrel and stainless flash hider provide a consistent stainless appearance across the front end of this upper. A 0.750 gas block and a carbine-length gas tube cover the front end gas configuration on this carbine-length platform.

Slick Side Billet Upper Receiver and Handguard

The USA-made 6061 slick side billet upper receiver is 6061-T6 aluminum with a Type III Class 2 hardcoat anodized finish and an anti-rotation cutout. The slick side design removes the forward assist housing from the upper receiver body for a clean exterior profile. The 15-inch freefloat Keymod handguard is 6061-T6 aluminum with Keymod attachment points along the body for accessory mounting. These two components define the exterior structure of the upper assembly on this AR-15 platform.

Follow safe handling and manufacturer instructions. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. BCG and charging handle are not included.