LMT MARS-L CQB M-LOK 16"
Modular ambidextrous rifle with enhanced bolt and barrel system
- Price
- $2,599
- Weight
- 7 lb 3 oz
- Calibers
- 5.56x45mm
- Rail
- mlok
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Key Highlights
- •Enhanced bolt carrier for extreme reliability
- •Full ambidextrous controls
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Overview
The LMT MARS-L (Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System - Light) features fully ambidextrous controls and the legendary Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP) that allows quick-change barrels. Selected by the New Zealand Defence Force after rigorous testing, it represents military-grade reliability and modularity.
Key Features
- True ambidextrous controls (bolt, mag, safety)
- Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP) upper
- Quick-change barrel system
- 16" chrome-lined barrel with 1:7 twist
- Continuous Picatinny top rail
- M-LOK attachment points
- LMT bolt carrier group
- Two-stage trigger
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +Truly ambidextrous operation
- +Quick-change barrel system with zero retention
- +Monolithic upper for maximum durability
- +Military-proven reliability (New Zealand military contract)
- +Flawless function even when suppressed
- +Premium 7075-T6 aluminum construction
Cons
- −Limited availability and long lead times
- −Can be overgassed when suppressed without tuning
- −Permanent handguard design
- −Limited color options
Detailed Specifications
- sku
- CQBMLK16-MARS
- caliber
- 5.56x45mm NATO
- Barrel Length
- 16"
- Overall Length
- 33.0" collapsed / 36.3" extended
- weight
- 6.99 lbs approx
- Gas System
- Direct impingement
- railSystem
- M-LOK MRP monolithic upper
- Trigger
- Two-stage
- Twist Rate
- 1:7
- Muzzle Device
- A2 birdcage
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