Ruger AR-556 11-Inch M-LOK .223 Remington 5.56 NATO Blue/Black Rifle

A: Gary, barrel twist rate is 1-in-8 inches Sir.

A: 1:8 right hand twist see ********UPC: 736676085293 Description: RUG AR-556 FFH 5.56 16B 30RD Brand: Ruger Model: AR-556 Free Float Handguard Type: Rifle: Semi-Auto Caliber: 5.56 NATO|223 Finish: Black Action: Semi-Automatic Stock: Black Synthetic, Collapsible Sight: No Sights Barrel Length: 16.10 *********1-8RH TWIST Overall Length: 32.25 - 35.50 Weight: 6.70 lbs Capacity: 30+1 # of Mags: 1 (Magpul) Receiver: Black Finish, 7075-T6 Aluminum Upper & Lower Features: Improved Trigger-Reach Grip, Forward Assist; 11 Free Float Handguard W/ M-Lok Attachment Slots

A: Jeff, yes Sir it is the same Carbine Length Gas System.

A: This one is carbine length like the other models, just has a low profile gas block instead of a front sight post

A: Jesse, The Magpul M-Lok handguards are made from heat-resistant glass-filled nylon.

A: Jesse, 11" aluminum hand guard is free-floating for accuracy and features Magpul® M-LOK® accessory attachment slots along the 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 positions with additional slots on the angled faces near the muzzle.

A: Shannon, The buffer tube is Mil-Spec and is fitted with a basic six-position shoulder stock that has a checkered butt plate and a sling mount.

A: Mil-spec buffer tube - "Six-position, telescoping, M4-style buttstock and Mil-Spec buffer tube allow the rifle to be properly sized for different shooters or varying levels of outerwear." from the model page on the Ruger site: https://www.ruger.com/products/ar556/specSheets/8529.html

A: Its a mil spec buffer tube

A: Tien, yes Sir. This is a very reliable and well built AR rifle and is an excellent 1st rifle getting into AR ownership.

A: Tien, Yes this sporting rifle has all the standard AR15 controls. Very high quality. Great shooter and easy to build on. 10 out of 10 for 1st sporting rifle.

A: Hasani, no Sir. Maryland has a 10rd Magazine capacity limit on rifles. Other restrictions are listed under Rifles here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/maryland_restrictions.pdf

A: while the mag makes it illegal in md here lately we have heard that buds will ship with NO Magazine if that is the only reason that a gun is non compliant you would need to Contact Buds customer service (859) 368-0371 available 9AM to 9PM CST Monday through Friday or use the blue chat now button and they will help you with the order . We are not buds employees we are volunteers that answer questions