Franklin Armory OPS-16 5.56 NATO 16-inch Piston Rifle

The Franklin Armory OPS-16 is a piston-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered for 5.56 NATO designed around a 16-inch LTW contour barrel and modular M-LOK handguard. It ships configured with a BFSIII AR-Essential trigger, a 15-inch Barrier Stop handguard, and a B5 Systems SOPMOD stock and P-Grip 23. Several provided product identifiers reference binary-equipped configurations and state-specific sales restrictions.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in 5.56 NATO.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 16-inch LTW contour.
• The magazine capacity is listed as 30+1.
• The operating system is the Osprey piston system.
• The trigger is the BFSIII AR-Essential.
• The bolt carrier is finished in salt bath nitride (as listed in specs).
• The handguard is a 15-inch Barrier Stop M-LOK style.
• The muzzle device is a Triumvir flash hider.
• The stock is a B5 Systems SOPMOD with a B5 P-Grip 23.

Thoughtfully configured for shooters who prioritize a robust, low-maintenance piston system and dependable trigger performance, the OPS-16 combines a 16-inch LTW contour barrel and modern accessory-ready handguard with proven component selection. Its setup supports a wide range of practical uses from range work to precision-oriented applications while maintaining a familiar AR-style ergonomics and control layout.