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Knights Armament SR-16 E3 Carbine 16-inch

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Knights Armament SR-16 E3 with 16-inch barrel. Piston-operated system differs from standard DI SR-15. URX handguard. Reduced fouling from piston operation.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Auto

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 2009, USA

Weight: 68.8 oz

Overall length: 32.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Duty, Defense, Precision