Colt M5 Carbine 5.56 NATO 16.1" Matte Black

$1,667.06 1 in stock

Next-generation Colt tactical carbine with 16.1" free-float barrel, fully ambidextrous controls, M-LOK rail system, and 30-round capacity. Proven carbine-length gas system delivers reliability and precision.

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The Modern Tactical Carbine Standard

The Colt M5 Carbine represents a complete redesign of Colt's proven platform, built from the ground up for shooters who demand performance without compromise. This is a rifle engineered with maximum ergonomics and reliability as the primary design considerations.

Key Features

Receiver Design

  • Completely redesigned lower and upper receivers
  • Full ambidextrous controls for left and right-handed shooters
  • Enhanced upper receiver rail design for extreme rigidity
  • Black hard coat anodized aluminum finish for durability

Barrel and Accuracy

  • 16.1-inch free-floating barrel
  • 1:7 twist rate optimized for modern ammunition
  • Carbine-length gas system proven in field conditions
  • Delivers consistent accuracy across various shooting scenarios

Customization and Control

  • 15-inch M-LOK free-floating handguard provides ample mounting space
  • Folding low-profile adjustable front and rear sights
  • Rapid target acquisition capability
  • Purpose-designed rail system reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity

Ergonomics and Handling

  • 6-position adjustable collapsible stock
  • Standard A2 grip
  • Weighs just 6.8 pounds (weapon only)
  • Overall length adjusts from 29 to 33 inches

Reliability

  • Air-cooled, gas-operated design
  • Fires from a closed bolt
  • 30-round magazine capacity
  • Ambidextrous safety selector

The M5 Carbine continues Colt's legacy of producing high-performance rifles for modern shooters. Whether you're building a precision platform or need a dependable tactical carbine, this rifle delivers the accuracy, reliability, and adaptability serious shooters expect from the Colt name.

Features

  • chambered in 5.56 nato
  • barrel length: 16.1-inch
  • operation: semi-automatic
  • finish: matte black
  • rate of twist: 1:7
  • capacity: 30+1 rounds
  • sights: flip-up front and rear sights
  • handguard: m-lok free-floating
  • rail: picatinny for optics and accessories
  • controls: fully ambidextrous
  • stock: collapsible for adjustable length of pull
  • grips: a2 black
  • receiver material: 7075-t6 aluminum with black hard coat anodized finish
  • safety: safety selector switch
  • overall length: 32-35.5 inches
  • weight: 6.8 lbs
  • 15" free float m-lok handguard
  • single stage trigger
  • full ambidextrous lower

Attributes

Action: Semi-Automatic
Barrel Length: 16.1"
Caliber: .223 Remington
Caliber: 5.56x45mm
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Capacity: 30+1
Color: Black
Features: N/A
Finish: Applied Finish
Finish: Matte Black Anodized
Finish: Matte Black Hard Coat Anodized
Grip Type: 4-Position Magpul CTR Stock
Grips: Magpul CTR Stock
Hand: Right Hand
Included Accessories: None
Magazine Type: 30rd Magazine
Model: Carbine
Model Series: AR-15
Model Series: CM556
Overall Length: 32" - 35.50"
Overall Length: 32.50" - 36"
Overall Length: 35.50"
Receiver Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Receiver Type: Matte Black
Safety: Selector Switch
Safety: ambidextrous selector switch
Sights: Adjustable
Sights: Flip Up Front & Rear
Stock: Magpul 4-Position
Stock Description: Collapsible
Stock Finish Group: Black
Twist Rate: 1:7
Weight: 6.8 lbs