Davidson Defense Armada 16-inch Carbine-Gas 1:8 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Freefloat Tubular M-Lok Handguard Rifle Upper Build Kit

Armada 16-inch Carbine-Gas 1:8 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Freefloat Tubular M-LOK Rifle Upper Build Kit

The Armada is a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Upper Build Kit built around a 16-inch carbine-length gas platform. The kit centers on a 16-inch heavy barrel profile parkerized barrel with a 1:8 twist rate and 5/8x24 thread pitch, paired with a GI birdcage flash hider and a black 5/8-inch crush washer. A micro low-profile steel gas block at 0.750 diameter and a carbine-length stainless steel gas tube are included on the front end. The 7075-T6 aluminum black anodized upper receiver features M4 feed ramps, a forward assist, and an ejection port door assembly, paired with a 12.5-inch aluminum tubular freefloat M-LOK handguard with a 1.77-inch internal diameter, suppressor-ready clearance, and a full-length top Picatinny rail. BCG and charging handle are not included.

Key Features

• 16-inch heavy barrel profile parkerized barrel, 1:8 twist, 5/8x24 thread pitch, 6.5 Grendel
• Carbine-length gas system
• Carbine-length stainless steel gas tube
• Micro low-profile steel gas block, 0.750
• GI birdcage flash hider, 5/8x24, black 5/8-inch crush washer included
• 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver, black anodized, M4 feed ramps, forward assist, ejection port door assembly
• 12.5-inch aluminum tubular freefloat M-LOK handguard, 1.77-inch internal diameter, suppressor-ready clearance, full-length top Picatinny rail
• BCG and charging handle not included

Perfect For

• Builders sourcing a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 upper build kit with a 16-inch parkerized heavy barrel, 7075-T6 black anodized upper receiver with forward assist, and 12.5-inch aluminum tubular freefloat M-LOK handguard with suppressor-ready clearance and full-length top Picatinny rail, pairing it with their own 6.5 Grendel bolt carrier group and charging handle
• Shooters building a 16-inch carbine-gas 6.5 Grendel rifle platform who prefer to select their own BCG while having the parkerized heavy barrel, black anodized upper receiver with M4 feed ramps and forward assist, and suppressor-ready tubular freefloat M-LOK handguard with full-length Picatinny rail covered in one kit
• AR-15 builders who want a 6.5 Grendel upper build kit with a GI birdcage flash hider at 5/8x24 and a 12.5-inch aluminum tubular freefloat M-LOK handguard with suppressor-ready clearance without sourcing components separately

Barrel and Muzzle Device

The 16-inch heavy barrel profile barrel is chambered in 6.5 Grendel with a parkerized finish, 1:8 twist rate, and 5/8x24 thread pitch, which matches the included GI birdcage flash hider. A black 5/8-inch crush washer, a micro low-profile steel gas block at 0.750 diameter, and a carbine-length stainless steel gas tube cover the front end gas configuration on this carbine-length platform.

Upper Receiver and Handguard

The 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver carries a black anodized finish with M4 feed ramps, a forward assist, and an ejection port door assembly. The 12.5-inch aluminum tubular freefloat M-LOK handguard features a 1.77-inch internal diameter with suppressor-ready clearance, a full-length top Picatinny rail, and M-LOK 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. Verify compatibility with your specific 6.5 Grendel lower receiver and bolt carrier group before use.