Great Lakes GLFA AR-15 GL15223SSMU | .223 Wylde | 16″ | 30+1

This Great Lakes GLFA AR-15 GL15223SSMU is a semi-automatic, AR-style carbine chambered in .223 Wylde and built for range use and precision small-game/varmint work. It features a 16 inch, 1:8 twist heavy barrel, a 15.25″ M-LOK aluminum handguard and a collapsible stock for adaptable handling. For a reliable optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this platform, consider the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 for close-to-mid-range accuracy and speed.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .223 Wylde, compatible with .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO pressures as specified by the manufacturer.
• The action is Semi-Automatic.
• The barrel measures 16 inches and has a 1:8 rate of twist.
• The handguard is a 15.25 inch aluminum 6061 unit with a full Picatinny top rail and M-LOK attachment points.
• The receiver material is 7075-T6 aluminum and the upper is specified as 7075.
• The finish on the rifle is listed as Cerakote.
• The magazine capacity is 30 + 1 and the rifle ships with one magazine.
• The muzzle device is a muzzle brake and is included with the rifle.
• The gas system uses a carbine-length gas tube with a 0.750 gas block.
• The trigger is described as Mil-Spec with a pull in the 5.5–6 lb range.
• The stock is a collapsible black carbine-style stock and the grip is mil-spec polymer.
• The overall length is 33.25 inches.
• The listed weight for this configuration is 6.8 lbs.
• UPC: 638457792782.

This AR-15 configuration balances a heavy-profile 16″ barrel and an extended free-float handguard for stable shot release and accessory mounting. The Mission Urban finish and collapsible stock make it suitable for organized range training, precision target work, and varmint hunting where a lightweight, accurate carbine is preferred. It arrives optic-ready so you can fit a low-power variable or fixed-power scope to match your intended use.

Customers have called out its accuracy and value; common feedback includes statements like “This thing is a tack driver!” and notes that it is “extremely accurate, affordable, and made in Michigan!”