Troy Industries · Carbine · In Production · 2023
| Overall Length | 914 mm (35.98") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 914 m/s (2999 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1671 J (1232 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 460 m (503 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The Troy A3 Defender 16" is an optic-ready AR-15 carbine and the entry point in Troy Industries' Defender series. Chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 223 Wylde chamber, it pairs a 16-inch mid-length barrel with a 1:8 right-hand twist for stable performance across a broad range of bullet weights. The rifle is built on forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers finished in mil-spec Type III hard-coat anodizing. A full-length TROY SOCC (Special Operations Compatible Carbine) 15.125-inch free-float...
Country of Origin: United States