LWRC IC-A5 5.56 NATO Short-Stroke Piston AR-15 Rifle, 16.1" Spiral-Fluted Barrel, Tungsten Gray
The LWRC IC-A5 brings LWRCI’s military-tested M6IC pedigree to a civilian-legal package. Its short-stroke piston system, one-piece monoforged upper, and fully ambidextrous controls give the rifle reliability, strength, and shooter-friendly ergonomics that stand out in the modern AR market. Finished in durable Tungsten Gray Cerakote and paired with a spiral-fluted NiCorr-treated barrel, this example offers both performance and a distinctive appearance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – showing only faint signs of prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Only minimal handling marks are present, and the bore remains bright and crisp.
What’s Included
- One 30-round translucent Lancer L5-AWM magazine
- Polymer rail-mount hand stop (uninstalled)
- LWRCI 3-Piece REPR rail kit in sealed factory bag
The IC-A5 uses LWRC’s proven short-stroke piston system with an adjustable two-position gas block, allowing quick tuning for suppressed or unsuppressed fire. The piston design keeps fouling out of the receiver and bolt carrier group, promoting cleaner operation over extended strings of fire.
A 16.1" cold-hammer-forged barrel is spiral-fluted to shed weight and improve heat dissipation. The NiCorr treatment enhances surface hardness and corrosion resistance, while the standard 1/2x28 muzzle threads are ready for flash hiders, brakes, or suppressors.
The monoforged upper integrates a full-length, numbered Picatinny rail that mates cleanly with the 12" LWRC modular free-float handguard. Integral QD sling sockets on the handguard and receiver provide flexible sling placement without extra hardware.
Controls are truly ambidextrous—safety selector, magazine release, bolt catch, and charging handle—making the rifle intuitive for right- or left-handed shooters. The nickel-boron-coated bolt carrier group further reduces friction and simplifies cleaning.
A six-position collapsible stock, Magpul MOE pistol grip, and LWRC Skirmish flip-up sights round out a package originally developed for the U.S. Army Individual Carbine competition, now available to civilian shooters in a distinctive Tungsten Gray finish.