LWRC IC‑DI Individual Carbine | 5.56 NATO | 10.5″ Barrel

The LWRC IC‑DI Individual Carbine is a direct-impingement AR-style pistol built with a free-float Monoforge upper and a cold-hammer-forged 10.50″ barrel. It ships with a Magpul MOE grip, a synthetic buffer tube and fully ambidextrous lower controls; the one-piece rail is configured for M-LOK accessories and is optic-ready. For a quality reflex optic that pairs well with this platform and stays well under a $1,000 budget, consider a compact red-dot such as the Vortex SPARC AR or a similarly spec’d 1x red dot.

Suitable applications include precision range training and action-style competition where a compact, pistol-configured 5.56 platform is preferred. This build emphasizes modularity, compactness, and ambidextrous handling for versatile range use.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is LWRC.
• The model is the IC‑DI Individual Carbine (Direct Impingement).
• The caliber is .223 REM/5.56 NATO.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The capacity is 30 + 1.
• The barrel measures 10.50″.
• The rate of twist is 1-in-7.
• The overall length is 26.40″.
• The weight is 5.90 lbs.
• The receiver material is Aluminum.
• The finish type is Black Hardcoat Anodized.
• The handguard is M-Lok.
• The stock type is a Buffer Tube.
• The sights are listed as None, Optic Ready.
• The UPC is 853677007670.

This pistol-configured Individual Carbine delivers LWRC’s compact handling and ambidextrous controls in a short-barrel, optic-ready package. The M‑LOK rail and free-float upper make it straightforward to fit lights, offset sights, or a user-preferred red dot while retaining a stable, repeatable sight picture. Its combination of a cold-hammer-forged barrel and Magpul ergonomics provides a practical balance of durability and everyday handling for dedicated range sessions or competitive formats.

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