The DPMS Panther Classic is the foundational DPMS AR-15 configuration — a 20-inch A2 fixed-stock rifle with A2 rear sight and standard M16A2-style layout. Features a chrome-moly steel barrel and standard components throughout. The Panther Classic established DPMS as a serious AR-15 manufacturer and was the platform on which the entire Panther Arms product line was built. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 5.56 NATO Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1999, USA Weight: 7.75 oz Overall length: 39.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Sport Shooting