Lewis Machine & Tool
LMT MARS-L 16"
Modular ambidextrous rifle with enhanced bolt and barrel system
Key Highlights
- •Enhanced bolt carrier for extreme reliability
- •Full ambidextrous controls
Specifications
- Price
- $2,599
- Weight
- 7 lb 3 oz
- Calibers
- 5.56x45mm
- Rail Type
- mlok
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
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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
- ✓16.1" chrome-lined barrel with 1:7 twist
- ✓18.5" continuous Picatinny top rail
- ✓M-LOK attachment points
- ✓Enhanced bolt carrier group
- ✓Two-stage trigger
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
- −Premium pricing ($2,529+ MSRP)
- −Limited availability and long lead times
- −Can be overgassed when suppressed without tuning
- −Permanent handguard design
- −Limited color options
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- 5.56mm NATO
- Barrel Length
- 16.1"
- Overall Length
- 33" - 36" (approx)
- weight
- 6.8 lbs (approx)
- Gas System
- Mid-length
- railSystem
- Picatinny + M-LOK (MRP)
- Trigger
- Two-stage
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