{"product_id":"franklin-armory-ops-16-5-56-nato-16-30-1-semi-auto-rifle","title":"Franklin Armory OPS-16 5.56 NATO 16\" 30+1 Semi-Auto Rifle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eFranklin Armory OPS-16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an AR-pattern \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e5.56x45mm NATO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-automatic rifle built around Franklin Armory's patented \u003cstrong\u003eOsprey self-regulating short-stroke piston system\u003c\/strong\u003e. By driving the action with piston-captured hot gases rather than routing them straight back through the bolt carrier, the OPS-16 runs cooler, stays cleaner, and is engineered to deliver reliable cycling across a wide range of conditions and ammunition types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe platform pairs that operating system with a \u003cstrong\u003e16\" LTW (Lightweight) contour barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e machined from \u003cstrong\u003e4140 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished in \u003cstrong\u003enitride\u003c\/strong\u003e, cut with a fast \u003cstrong\u003e1:7 RH\u003c\/strong\u003e rifling twist that stabilizes the full spread of \u003cstrong\u003e5.56 NATO\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e.223 Remington\u003c\/strong\u003e bullet weights, including the heavier open-pattern match and hunting projectiles. A 15\" \u003cstrong\u003eM-LOK\u003c\/strong\u003e handguard (Barrier Stop pattern) provides plenty of real estate for lights, lasers, and bipods while keeping the chassis slim in the hand. The complete rifle tips the scales at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eFeeding from a \u003cstrong\u003e30-round\u003c\/strong\u003e detachable magazine, the OPS-16 is set up in a stealthy \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e finish and ships \u003cstrong\u003eoptics ready\u003c\/strong\u003e with no iron sights installed, allowing you to mount a red dot, low-power variable, or magnifier directly to the upper receiver's Picatinny rail. A standard \u003cstrong\u003echarging handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, familiar AR-15 manual of arms, and semi-automatic \u003cstrong\u003eaction\u003c\/strong\u003e make this an approachable carbine for anyone with basic AR experience, while the piston-driven operating system gives it a clear edge over conventional direct-impingement rifles in terms of sustained-fire reliability and maintenance intervals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eA solid pick for a duty-grade carbine, a long-term home-defense rifle, or anyone who simply wants a reliable go-to 5.56 platform that stands apart from the sea of standard DI ARs on the market today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firearms and receivers are subject to state-specific shipping restrictions and must be transferred through a valid FFL dealer. Please visit \u003ca href=\"\/shipping-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour shipping restrictions page\u003c\/a\u003e to review all applicable restrictions for your state. Subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin Armory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55325064888642,"sku":"G0010065BLK","price":1215.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/alt_f5cedfb5-3a66-4ded-8b30-903dd61c20e7.jpg?v=1785152823","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/franklin-armory-ops-16-5-56-nato-16-30-1-semi-auto-rifle","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}