This BCA AR-15 complete .223 Wylde rifle length upper has a 18" straight fluted heavy barrel with a 416R stainless steel finish, and features a 1:8 twist rate, with a mid-length gas system. It includes a 15" MLOK rail, an M4 flat-top billet upper receiver, a BCA bolt carrier group, a flash hider, and a Rear charging handle. This .223 Wylde upper is compatible with any mil-spec AR-15 lower. This Slick Side upper has no forward assist or dust cover. This has the new handguard.Bear Creek Arsenal manufactures all AR-15 rifles, complete upper assemblies, barrels, bolt carrier groups (bcg), and components in-house here in Sanford, NC. Choose an American-made AR-15 complete upper assembly from Bear Creek Arsenal, designed for high accuracy and backed by a lifetime warranty. Visit our YouTube channel to see our AR-15s and AR-10s in action and get answers to common questions about your gun. Shop more .223 Wylde Uppers!Check out Magazines here!{{widget type="Magento\Cms\Block\Widget\Block" template="widget/static_block/default.phtml" block_id="56"}}*Note - We strive to provide the most accurate photographs of our product. Variations may occur in the skeletonized section of the handguard/flash hider you receive.{{widget type="Magento\Cms\Block\Widget\Block" template="widget/static_block/default.phtml" block_id="42"}}It is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure all state, local, federal, and ITAR regulations are followed