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Geissele URG-I MK16 14.5″ Complete Upper, 5.56 NATO, DDC

UPC: 817953023198

$1,525.00

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Description

The Geissele URG-I MK16 complete upper is about as close as you can get to the Upper Receiver Group Improved fielded by USASOC without carrying a card. Geissele built this one around the same recipe the program settled on after a lot of testing: a 14.5-inch government-profile barrel, a mid-length gas system, and the MK16 handguard. That combination is not just for looks. The mid-length gas timing paired with the heavier gov profile barrel gives you a noticeably softer-shooting rifle that stays steady when you start pushing the pace.

The barrel is cold hammer forged from 41V50 chrome moly vanadium, chrome-lined, with a 1:7 twist that handles everything from 55-grain plinking loads up through heavier duty ammo like M855A1. Out front sits a pinned and welded SureFire SF4P four-prong flash hider, which brings the overall barrel length past the 16-inch mark and doubles as a mounting shoulder for SureFire SOCOM-series suppressors. The 13.5-inch MK16 Super Modular Rail in Desert Dirt Color free-floats the barrel and gives you M-LOK real estate front to back for lights, lasers, sights, or a clip-on optic.

What Makes This URG-I Upper Run

Geissele doesn't skimp on the internals here. You get the Reliability Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group with a Nanoweapon coating, a properly staked gas key, and a Stressproof bolt machined from Carpenter 158 barstock. The Airborne Charging Handle comes in matching DDC, and the low-profile Super Gas Block is pinned for a bombproof install that won't walk under heat.

Dropping the MK16 Upper on Your Build

This is a genuinely complete upper, so it mates to any mil-spec AR-15 lower without fuss. Geissele even throws in a Super 42 braided wire buffer spring and H1 buffer combo so the whole system is tuned from the charging handle all the way back. Builders and folks chasing a Block II or SOCOM-inspired setup consistently point to the fit, finish, and accuracy, with plenty reporting tight groups once it's on a lower. If you want a turnkey upper that shoots like the real deal, this is the one to grab.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Geissele Automatics
  • Model: URG-I Near Clone (MK16)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 08-159
  • UPC: 817953023198
  • Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
  • Barrel Length: 14.5"
  • Barrel Profile: Government
  • Barrel Construction: Cold Hammer Forged 41V50 CMV, Chrome Lined
  • Twist Rate: 1:7
  • Gas System: Mid-Length
  • Gas Port Size: 0.076"
  • Muzzle Device: SureFire SF4P 4-Prong Flash Hider, Pinned & Welded
  • Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
  • Handguard: 13.5" Geissele MK16 Super Modular Rail, M-LOK, DDC
  • Bolt Carrier Group: Geissele Reliability Enhanced BCG (REBCG)
  • Overall Length: 24 1/4"

What’s Included

  • Geissele URG-I MK16 complete upper receiver assembly
  • 14.5" cold hammer forged chrome-lined barrel with pinned & welded SureFire SF4P flash hider
  • 13.5" Geissele MK16 Super Modular Rail (DDC)
  • Geissele Reliability Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group
  • Geissele Airborne Charging Handle (DDC)
  • Geissele Super Gas Block (pinned, low-profile)
  • Super 42 braided wire buffer spring and H1 buffer combo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Geissele URG-I MK16 upper ready to shoot right out of the box?

Just about. It's a genuinely complete upper with the bolt carrier group and charging handle already installed, so you drop it onto any mil-spec AR-15 lower and you're running. Geissele even includes the Super 42 buffer spring and H1 buffer, so the recoil system is tuned to match. You'll just need a lower receiver assembly and magazines.

Why is the 14.5" barrel on this URG-I upper legal without extra paperwork?

The SureFire SF4P flash hider is permanently pinned and welded to the barrel, which pushes the overall barrel length past the 16-inch mark. That means it functions as a standard rifle-length barrel. Keep in mind the muzzle device is a permanent part of the barrel and isn't meant to be removed.

How does the mid-length gas system compare to a carbine-length setup?

The mid-length gas on the URG-I is a big part of why it shoots so smoothly. Paired with the government-profile barrel, it spreads out the pressure curve and lowers felt recoil compared to a carbine-gas Block II style upper. USASOC landed on this layout after testing to balance weight, stability, and shootability, and you feel the difference during fast follow-up shots.

Will the MK16 upper work with a suppressor?

Yes. The SureFire SF4P four-prong flash hider doubles as a mounting platform for SureFire's SOCOM-series Fast-Attach suppressors, which is exactly how the issued URG-I is set up. The mid-length gas and pinned Super Gas Block also help keep function consistent when you run it suppressed.

Additional information

UPC

817953023198

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

08-159

Action

Barrel Finish

Black

Barrel Length

14.5"

Caliber/Gauge

.223 REM/5.56 NATO

Color

DDC

Length

14.5''

Model

Product Type

Upper

Style

Complete

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