DPMS Panther Arms DP51655207090 Kitty Kat Upper – 5.56 NATO, 7.5-inch

The DPMS Panther Arms DP51655207090 "Kitty Kat" upper pairs a compact 7.5-inch black nitride-treated barrel with a 6.5-inch DPMS quad rail free-float handguard for compact, hard-use rifle builds. Chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1:7 twist and an M4 extension, the upper uses a pistol-length gas system and a .750-inch low-profile gas block. The forged 7075-T6 A3 upper is hard coat anodized and the bolt and carrier assembly meet mil-spec Carpenter 158 standards.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel length is 7.5 inches.
• Rate of twist is 1:7.
• The barrel material is Chrome Moly Vanadium.
• Barrel finish is Black Nitride.
• Includes a 6.5-inch DPMS Quad Rail free-float handguard.
• Utilizes a pistol-length gas system.
• Equipped with a 0.750-inch low-profile gas block.
• Finished at the muzzle with an A2 flash hider.
• The upper is a forged 7075-T6 A3 hard coat anodized assembly and the bolt is Carpenter 158 with a parkerized exterior and a chrome-lined interior carrier.

This upper is built to mil-spec standards for durability and consistent performance in compact AR configurations. Its nitride-treated barrel and free-float quad rail deliver a low-maintenance, serviceable platform well suited to compact builds where reliability and parts compatibility matter.