Noveske Gen 4
Noveske Rifleworks · Rifle · In Production · 2019
Also known as: Noveske N4 Gen 4, N4 Gen 4
Overview
The Noveske Gen 4 (N4 Gen 4) is a premium semi-automatic AR-15-pattern rifle introduced by Noveske Rifleworks in 2019. It is built around a precision-machined 7075-T6 billet upper and lower receiver set with ambidextrous controls, an extended feed ramp, and an anti-rotation interface between the upper and the free-floating M-LOK or KeyMod handguard. Chambered primarily in 5.56x45mm NATO (and 300 AAC Blackout), it uses a mid-length direct-impingement gas system with a pinned low-profile gas block, a cold-hammer-forged or 416R stainless match barrel with a 1:7 twist, a single-stage Geissele trigger, and a suppressor-ready muzzle device. Offered in multiple barrel lengths from compact PDW and Shorty builds through the 13.7" Infidel and 16" Recon rifles.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3289 g (116.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3860 g (136.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 914 m/s (2999 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1671 J (1232 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hard Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Billet Receiver, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Match Grade Barrel, Mid Length Gas System, Pinned Low Profile Gas Block, Free Floating Handguard, Mlok Compatible, Ambidextrous Controls, Rotating Bolt, Flat Top Receiver, Picatinny Rail, Geissele Trigger, Suppressor Ready Muzzle Device
Variants
- Noveske N4 Recon 16" - Barrel Length
- Noveske N4 Infidel 13.7" - Barrel Length
- Noveske N4 Shorty 10.5" - Short Barrel
- Noveske N4 PDW - Pdw
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Current-production flagship rifle line from Noveske Rifleworks, built in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Noveske Rifleworks
Notes
Gen 4 marked Noveske's move to a fully in-house billet receiver platform with ambidextrous controls and an anti-rotation handguard interface. Specifications listed reflect the 16" N4 Recon configuration; other variants differ in barrel length, weight, and overall length.
Background
Noveske Rifleworks was founded by John Noveske in 2001 and gained a reputation for high-end, hard-use AR-15 barrels and rifles. The Gen 4 platform, debuted around SHOT Show 2019, represents the company's modern billet-receiver flagship.