DPMS Panther Arms A-15 5.56 NATO AR-15, 16" DTI 1:9 Barrel, Strike Industries GRIDLOK LITE M-LOK, Ported Brake, Brace-Style Rear
This DPMS Panther Arms Mod. A-15 stands out as a thoughtfully configured AR-15 featuring a Del-Ton 16" 5.56 NATO barrel with a 1:9 twist, a Strike Industries GRIDLOK LITE free-float M-LOK handguard, and a ported brake. It uses a St. Cloud, Minnesota-marked DPMS A-15 lower and a flat-top (A3) upper with a T-marked Picatinny rail. Condition is very good with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
What’s Included
- 1x 30-round Magpul PMAG with window
- Strike Industries GRIDLOK LITE free-float handguard (installed)
- Ported muzzle brake/compensator (installed)
- Brace-style rear with hook-and-loop strap on carbine-length receiver extension (installed)
The foundation is a DPMS A-15 lower marked St. Cloud, Minnesota paired with a flat-top (A3) upper that includes a T-marked Picatinny rail, forward assist, brass deflector, and ejection-port cover. A continuous top rail runs from the receiver onto the handguard. No iron sights or optics are installed.
The Del-Ton (DTI) 16" barrel is chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1:9 twist and features a threaded muzzle capped by a ported brake/compensator. A low-profile gas block sits under the handguard. The rifle operates via a semi-automatic, direct-impingement system and uses a manual safety.
The Strike Industries GRIDLOK LITE handguard is an aluminum, free-float design with M-LOK slots at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock and a quick-latch mechanism. The free-float setup supports accuracy while retaining a clean, modular mounting surface.
Ergonomics include a brace-style rear unit with a hook-and-loop strap on a carbine-length receiver extension, with reported length-of-pull settings at 12" and 13". It uses an A2-style polymer pistol grip. The AR-15/STANAG magazine interface supports the stated 30+1 capacity; one 30-round Magpul PMAG with window is included.
Receivers are aluminum with a black finish, and the build is made in the USA. The continuous top rail and M-LOK slots provide straightforward attachment options for accessories as needed.