Davidson Defense Snake Bite 16-inch Carbine-Gas 1:7 5.56 NATO AR-15 Freefloat M-Lok Handguard Rifle Upper Build Kit

Davidson Defense Snake Bite AR-15 Upper Build Kit - 16-inch, 5.56 NATO, Carbine Gas, M-Lok Freefloat Handguard

The Davidson Defense Snake Bite is a 5.56 NATO AR-15 upper build kit built around a 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver with an anodized finish and M4 feed ramps. The kit includes a 16-inch medium profile barrel in 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel with a nitride finish, a 1:7 twist rate, and a 1/2x28 thread pitch, a freefloat M-Lok handguard in 6061-T6 aluminum, a micro low-profile 0.75 carbine gas block, and a GI Birdcage flash hider at 1/2x28. BCG and charging handle are not included.

Key Features

• 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver, anodized finish, M4 feed ramps
• 16-inch medium profile barrel, 4150 chrome moly vanadium, nitride finish
• 5.56 NATO
• 1:7 twist rate
• 1/2x28 thread pitch
• Carbine gas system
• Micro low-profile 0.75 gas block
• Freefloat M-Lok handguard, 6061-T6 aluminum
• GI Birdcage flash hider, 1/2x28
• BCG not included
• Charging handle not included

Perfect For

• AR-15 builders sourcing a 5.56 NATO upper build kit without BCG and charging handle in a standard 16-inch carbine configuration
• Shooters pairing this upper kit with an existing AR-15 lower assembly and their own BCG and charging handle
• Builders looking for a carbine gas freefloat M-Lok upper build kit in 5.56 NATO

Barrel and Gas System

The barrel is a 16-inch medium profile unit in 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel with a nitride finish, chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1:7 twist rate and a 1/2x28 thread pitch. The carbine-length gas system pairs with a micro low-profile 0.75 gas block to cover the gas regulation side of the upper. A GI Birdcage flash hider at 1/2x28 rounds out the muzzle end.

Upper Receiver and Handguard

The upper receiver is 7075-T6 aluminum with an anodized finish and M4 feed ramps, forming the structural core of the upper assembly. The freefloat M-Lok handguard is 6061-T6 aluminum, surrounding the barrel without contact and providing M-Lok mounting positions for compatible accessories.

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