Watchtower Firearms Raider Features The Watchtower Firearms Raider uses a 14.5 inch black nitride stainless steel barrel that is pinned and welded with an extended bird cage flash hider to reach a 16 inch overall barrel length keeping the rifle federally compliant while preserving a shorter more maneuverable handling profile. A 1 in 7 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 NATO bullet weights and the carbine length gas system cycles the action reliably across different ammunition types. The ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger delivers a crisp duty proven trigger pull that improves on a standard mil spec trigger. Front and rear flip up sights come installed from the factory giving the shooter a functional iron sight setup right out of the box. B5 Systems furniture equips the Raider with ergonomic duty tested grips and stock components that improve handling over basic polymer parts. Ambidextrous controls allow the rifle to be run comfortably by both left and right handed shooters an important feature for a rifle intended for defensive or duty roles. The hard coat anodized aluminum receiver and black nitride finished barrel are built to withstand hard use and repeated cleaning cycles. Feeding from a 30 round magazine the Raider is a dependable all American built rifle ready for the range the field or home defense and it is available for sale at GrabAGun. Watchtower Firearms Raider Specifications Manufacturer: Watchtower Firearms Model: Raider Caliber: 5.56 NATO Action: Semi-Auto Operating System: Gas Capacity: 30+1 Barrel Length: 16 Barrel Description: Pinned and Welded Barrel Material: Stainless Steel Barrel Finish: Black Nitride Twist Rate: 1:7 Receiver Material: Aluminum Receiver Finish: Hard Coat Anodized Trigger: ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger Sights: Front/Rear Flip Up Safety: Ambidextrous Stock Material: Polymer Weight: 6.50 lbs Available At: GrabAGun