Davidson Defense Short Strike Side Charging 7.5-inch Pistol-Gas 1:7 5.56 NATO AR-15 Freefloat M-Lok Handguard Pistol Upper Build Kit

Davidson Defense Short Strike AR-15 Pistol Upper Build Kit - 7.5-inch, 5.56 NATO, Pistol Gas, M-Lok Freefloat Handguard, Side Charging

The Davidson Defense Short Strike is a 5.56 NATO AR-15 pistol upper build kit built around a 7075-T6 aluminum side charging upper receiver with a Type III hard coat anodized finish and ambidextrous side-charging cuts. The kit includes a Bear Creek Arsenal Irithyll 7.5-inch contour profile barrel in 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel with a manganese phosphate finish, a 1:7 twist rate, and a 1/2x28 thread pitch, a freefloat M-Lok handguard in black 6061-T6 aluminum, a micro low-profile 0.75 phosphate steel pistol gas block, and a GI Birdcage flash hider in manganese phosphate at 1/2x28. BCG not included.

Key Features

• 7075-T6 aluminum side charging upper receiver, Type III hard coat anodized finish
• Ambidextrous side-charging cuts
• Bear Creek Arsenal Irithyll 7.5-inch contour profile barrel, 4150 chrome moly vanadium, manganese phosphate finish
• 5.56 NATO
• 1:7 twist rate
• 1/2x28 thread pitch
• Pistol gas system
• Micro low-profile 0.75 phosphate steel gas block
• Freefloat M-Lok handguard, 6061-T6 aluminum, black
• GI Birdcage flash hider, manganese phosphate, 1/2x28
• BCG not included

Perfect For

• AR-15 pistol builders sourcing a 5.56 NATO side charging upper build kit without BCG in a compact 7.5-inch configuration
• Shooters pairing this upper kit with an existing AR-15 lower assembly and their own BCG
• Builders looking for a compact 5.56 NATO side charging upper build kit with ambidextrous controls

Bear Creek Arsenal Irithyll Barrel and Gas System

The Bear Creek Arsenal Irithyll barrel is a 7.5-inch contour profile unit in 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel with a manganese phosphate finish, chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1:7 twist rate and a 1/2x28 thread pitch. The pistol-length gas system pairs with a micro low-profile 0.75 phosphate steel gas block to cover the gas regulation side of the upper. A GI Birdcage flash hider in manganese phosphate at 1/2x28 rounds out the muzzle end.

Upper Receiver and Handguard

The side charging upper receiver is 7075-T6 aluminum with a Type III hard coat anodized finish and ambidextrous side-charging cuts, forming the structural core of the upper assembly. The freefloat M-Lok handguard is 6061-T6 aluminum in black, surrounding the barrel without contact and providing M-Lok mounting positions for compatible accessories.

Follow safe handling and manufacturer instructions. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. BCG not included.