RISE Watchman
RISE Armament · Carbine · In Production · 2018
Also known as: RISE Armament Watchman, Watchman AR-15
Overview
The RISE Watchman is a semi-automatic AR-15 carbine chambered in .223 Wylde, built by RISE Armament of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Best known for its drop-in match triggers, RISE applies the same accuracy-first philosophy to the complete-rifle Watchman, pairing a 16-inch 416R stainless steel button-rifled barrel with the company's own match-grade trigger to deliver a guaranteed sub-MOA rifle straight from the box. The Watchman rides on forged aluminum billet upper and lower receivers, a 13.5-inch free-floating skeletonized aluminum handguard with a continuous 12 o'clock Picatinny rail and M-LOK slots, and a mid-length gas system that smooths recoil. RISE finishes the rifle with a Reptilia RECC-E stock and CQG-L grip, an ambidextrous safety, a black nitride bolt carrier group, and the RA-701 compensator. The .223 Wylde chamber lets it run both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition safely while wringing out match-grade accuracy.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 819 mm (32.24") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 16 N (3.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1764 J (1301 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hard Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Wylde, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Safety Selector
- Features: Mid Length Gas System, Free Floating Handguard, Skeletonized Handguard, M Lok Rail, Picatinny Rail, Qd Sling Points, Match Trigger, Rise Ra 701 Compensator, Reptilia Recce Stock, Reptilia Cqg Grip, Black Nitride Bcg, Billet Receivers, Sub Moa Guarantee, Threaded Barrel
Variants
- Topo Watchman — Limited Edition Cosmetic
- Watchman LE — Law Enforcement
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approx. $1,495. Guaranteed sub-MOA with recommended match-grade ammunition. 16-inch barrel with 1/2x28 threads and mid-length gas system. Ships with hard rifle case and lifetime warranty. Cannot ship to several restricted states; no shipments to California as of Jan 1, 2026.
Background
RISE Armament made its name selling premium AR-15 drop-in triggers prized by competition shooters. The Watchman was the company's move into complete rifles, an attempt to show what an AR built around a great trigger from the ground up could do.