Description
Patriot Ordnance Factory built the Renegade+ line to prove that direct impingement doesn't have to mean settling. This 10.5" complete upper is chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, wrapped in a 9" free-float M-LOK Renegade rail, and finished in black hard coat anodize over an aluminum receiver. It's a purpose-built short-barrel setup that pairs a compact profile with the kind of upgrades POF is known for, and it drops cleanly onto any standard mil-spec lower.
What Sets the Renegade+ Upper Apart
The heart of the design is POF's approach to the parts of a DI gun that usually wear out first. The Dictator 9-position adjustable gas block lets you dial in gas flow whether you're switching ammo loads or running a suppressor, and the straight gas tube helps cut down on the heat buildup that plagues standard bent tubes. The patented heat sink barrel nut pulls heat away from the chamber area faster than a typical setup, and the roller cam pin swaps the usual square steel head for a nickel-coated roller that glides inside the receiver instead of grinding at it. Small changes on paper, but they add up to a smoother, longer-lasting action.
Barrel and Internals on the 10.5" Renegade+
The barrel is a match-grade 4150 chrome moly vanadium blank cut with 5R rifling at a 1:8 twist, nitride heat treated inside and out for hardness and corrosion resistance. It wears a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle with a three-prong flash hider and M4 feed ramps for reliable feeding. Inside the receiver you get POF's Keylock Bolt Carrier Group, nitride heat treated with a keylock gas key, plus the ambidextrous Tomahawk charging handle so lefties and righties both get an easy grab.
With no sights installed, the Renegade+ ships optic-ready, giving you a clean flat top to set up exactly how you want. Between the tunable gas system, the compact barrel length, and POF's reliability upgrades, this is a strong foundation for a focused short-barrel or braced build.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Patriot Ordnance Factory
- Manufacturer Part Number: 00912
- UPC: 847313009128
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56x45mm NATO
- Barrel Length: 10.5"
- Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
- Barrel Finish: Black Nitride Heat Treated
- Twist Rate: 1:8, 5R Rifling
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
- Muzzle Device: Three-Prong Flash Hider
- Gas System: 9-Position Dictator Adjustable Gas Block
- Handguard: 9" M-LOK Renegade Rail
- Receiver Finish: Black Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum
- Bolt Carrier Group: Keylock BCG with Roller Cam Pin
- Sights: None, Optic Ready
- Overall Length: 28.5"
What’s Included
- POF Renegade+ complete upper receiver
- 9" M-LOK Renegade handguard
- 10.5" black nitride barrel with three-prong flash hider
- Dictator 9-position adjustable gas block and straight gas tube
- Keylock bolt carrier group with roller cam pin
- Ambidextrous Tomahawk charging handle
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Renegade+ upper fit my mil-spec AR-15 lower?
Yes. The Renegade+ is a complete upper built to drop onto any standard mil-spec AR-15 lower receiver. Since it ships with the bolt carrier group and charging handle already included, you just mate it to your lower and you're ready to go.
What does the Dictator adjustable gas block actually do on this upper?
The Dictator gives you nine positions to regulate how much gas cycles the action. That means you can tune it down for suppressed shooting to cut back on gas blowback, or open it up for reliable cycling with lighter loads. It's one of the main reasons the Renegade+ runs so smoothly across different ammo and setups.
Can I run a suppressor on the 10.5" Renegade+ upper?
The barrel comes with a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle and a three-prong flash hider, which is the standard thread pitch for most 5.56 suppressors and muzzle devices. Paired with the adjustable gas block, this upper is well set up for suppressed use once you dial in the gas setting.
Does the Renegade+ upper come with sights?
No, it ships optic-ready with a clean flat-top receiver and no iron sights installed. That leaves you free to mount whatever red dot, LPVO, or backup irons fit your build without paying for glass you may not want.




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