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Cloak Industries MFR56 Belt-Fed Upper (16")

Short-stroke-piston 5.56 upper that feeds from STANAG magazines or M27 linked belts.

Quick Specs

Price
$4,449
Weight
7 lb 9.6 oz
Brand
Cloak Industries
Category
upper

Features

  • 16" quick-change CrMo barrel
  • 5.56 NATO, M27 links or STANAG magazines
  • Short-stroke piston, 2-position gas block
  • 7.6 lb manufacturer-listed product weight
  • H3 buffer system and feed accessories included

Capability Boosts

Reliability+1
Modularity+2

Recommended For

Duty/Patrol+3
duty+3
Competition+2
customization+2
Home Defense
Outdoor Defense

+13 more

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patterncaliber: 556barrel: standardinterface: picatinny-topmag-type: stanagfeed: m27-linkfit: mfr56-belt-feedplatform: builder-hidden

Overview

The Cloak Industries MFR56 converts a standard AR-15 lower into a dual-feed 5.56 rifle. Its top cover and feed mechanism accept M27 disintegrating links, while the magazine well remains usable with ordinary STANAG magazines. The complete upper uses a 16-inch quick-change CrMo barrel, a short-stroke piston, and a two-position gas block rather than a conventional direct-impingement operating system.

This is a conversion package, not just a barreled receiver. Cloak includes a 100-round plastic belt container, 100 M27 links with a starter tab, an H3 buffer and spring, extended bolt and magazine catches, flip-up sights, a sling, cleaning kit, and a double rifle bag. Cloak's product description lists the upper at 7.6 pounds and 25.5 inches long. The same page has a separate 20-pound value in its Additional information table without identifying that measurement basis.

The MFR56-specific assisted-reset trigger is a separate product. Cloak says the upper fits standard AR-15 lowers with minor changes, but the included buffer and lower controls should be treated as part of the conversion rather than optional extras. Capacity and assisted-reset-trigger restrictions vary by jurisdiction, so buyers need to verify current federal, state, and local rules before ordering.

Key Features

  • Dual-feed operation with M27 linked belts or STANAG magazines
  • 16-inch quick-change CrMo barrel with nitride finish
  • Short-stroke piston operating system
  • Two-position gas block
  • Manufacturer-listed Mil-Spec rail
  • Includes H3 buffer, spring, extended lower controls, sights, and feed accessories
  • Compatible with standard AR-15 lowers according to Cloak Industries

Pros

  • +Preserves ordinary magazine feeding alongside the linked-belt system
  • +Package includes the recoil-system and lower-control parts needed for conversion
  • +Quick-change barrel and adjustable gas support sustained-fire maintenance
  • +Uses the established M27 5.56 link pattern

Cons

  • Manufacturer lists a 7.6-pound product weight before optic, lower, ammunition, and belt container
  • Requires lower-control changes rather than a simple upper swap
  • MFR56-specific assisted-reset trigger is sold separately
  • High-capacity feed devices and assisted-reset triggers face jurisdiction-specific restrictions

Detailed Specifications

caliber
5.56x45mm NATO
barrelLength
16 inches
barrel
Quick-change CrMo steel, nitride finish
operatingSystem
Short-stroke gas piston
gasBlock
2-position
feedSystem
M27 disintegrating links or STANAG magazine
rail
Mil-Spec rail
productWeight
7.6 lb, manufacturer product-description value
Length
25.5 inches
Finish
Type III black anodized aluminum and steel
routedSku
CLK-MFR556-BLK-BNDL

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