Spike's Tactical 5.56 M4 LE 16"
Spike's Tactical · Rifle · In Production · 2010
Overview
The Spike's Tactical 5.56 M4 LE 16" is the company's flagship 16-inch M4-profile carbine built on forged 7075-T6 Spider receivers. It uses a chrome-lined MIL-B-11595E CMV barrel with a 1:7 twist and carbine-length gas system, and ships built-to-order with a choice of handguards, stocks, and finishes. Spike's Tactical is a Florida-based AR-15 manufacturer founded in 2001, known for its Spider lower receivers, cold hammer forged barrels, and themed engraved builds.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2778 g (98.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 908 mm (35.75") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| 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 |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Phosphate |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: M4 Profile Barrel, Chrome Lined Barrel, Carbine Length Gas System, Forged Receiver, Picatinny Rail
Variants
- Spike's Tactical 5.56 M4 LE 16" (FDE) — Finish
- Spike's Tactical 5.56 M4 LE 16" (Grey) — Finish
- Spike's Tactical 5.56 Midlength LE 16" — Barrel
Production
Production years: 2010-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP: $1,055.00 – $1,330.00. Muzzle device: A2 Flash Hider.
Background
Spike's Tactical built its reputation on these LE-pattern carbines, marketed as duty-grade rifles assembled and test fired by armorers in Apopka, Florida.