0
0

TacFire 5.56 NATO 10.5″ Complete AR-15 Upper – Black Nitride

UPC: 729205658884

$294.99

18 in stock

Online inventory may differ from in-store availability. 

Fast Shipping

Quick turnaround so you get your gear sooner.

Secure FFL-Friendly Checkout

Trusted checkout with industry-standard protection.

Family-Owned Business

Keeping Traditions Alive Since 1953

Secure Transactions provided with

Description

The TacFire SSBU55610 is a complete 5.56 NATO upper that shows up ready to run. Pull it out of the box, mate it to your lower, and you have got a short, nimble AR-15 without sourcing a dozen small parts. The 10.5-inch barrel wears a black nitride finish that fights corrosion and holds up to plenty of range time, and the 1:8 twist handles a wide spread of common 5.56 and .223 bullet weights without fuss.

What the TacFire 10.5" Upper Brings to Your Build

This one is built around a carbine-length gas system, a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle capped with an A2 flash hider, and a low-profile .750 gas block that tucks neatly under the 10-inch M-LOK handguard. The receiver runs M4 feed ramps for reliable feeding, and the flat-top Picatinny rail up top gives you room to mount a red dot, LPVO, or backup irons however you like. Slots along the handguard let you add a light, grip, or sling mount right where you want them.

Why a Short 5.56 Upper Like the SSBU55610 Makes Sense

The 10.5-inch barrel is the sweet spot for folks who want something compact and easy to swing around, whether that is a truck gun, a home-setup build, or just a lighter carbine for shorter-range work. You lose a bit of velocity compared to a 16-inch barrel, but you gain a whole lot of maneuverability, and 5.56 still does its job at the distances most people shoot. It is a straightforward, sensible way to build out a short AR without breaking the bank.

Because the bolt carrier group and charging handle are already included, this is close to a plug-and-play project. Slap it on a compatible lower, add your optic, and you are ready for the range.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: TacFire
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SS-BU-556-10
  • UPC: 729205658884
  • Caliber: .223 REM / 5.56 NATO
  • Barrel Length: 10.5"
  • Twist Rate: 1:8
  • Gas System: Carbine Length
  • Barrel Finish: Black Nitride
  • Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
  • Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
  • Gas Block: Low Profile .750
  • Handguard: 10" M-LOK
  • Receiver: Flat-Top with M4 Feed Ramps
  • Shipping Weight: 4.118 lbs

What’s Included

  • 10.5" 5.56 NATO black nitride barrel (1:8 twist)
  • Upper receiver with M4 feed ramps
  • 5.56 bolt carrier group
  • Charging handle
  • Low profile .750 gas block
  • Carbine gas tube
  • 10" M-LOK handguard
  • Dust cover
  • Forward assist
  • A2 flash hider

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the TacFire 10.5" upper come with a bolt carrier group and charging handle?

Yes. This upper ships with the bolt carrier group and charging handle already included, along with the M-LOK handguard, gas block, gas tube, dust cover, forward assist, and A2 flash hider. It is a genuinely complete upper, so once you set it on a compatible lower you are ready to shoot.

What bullet weights work best with the 1:8 twist barrel?

The 1:8 twist is one of the most versatile rates out there and stabilizes a broad range of 5.56 and .223 loads. It handles everything from lighter 55-grain plinking rounds up through heavier 69 to 77-grain match bullets nicely. That flexibility is a big reason 1:8 is such a popular choice for general-purpose builds.

Will this upper fit my existing AR-15 lower?

It uses the standard mil-spec upper footprint, so it drops onto any compatible AR-15 lower receiver with no extra fitting. Just line up the takedown pins and pin it in place. You will want a buffer, buffer tube, and spring on your lower to run it, which most complete lowers already have.

Is a 10.5-inch barrel too short to be worth it in 5.56?

Not at all for the intended use. You give up some velocity compared to a 16-inch barrel, but you gain real maneuverability that makes a short setup easy to handle in tight spaces or as a compact carbine. For close to mid-range work, 5.56 out of a 10.5-inch barrel still performs well.

Additional information

UPC

729205658884

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

SSBU55610

Action

Barrel Finish

Black Nitride

Barrel Length

10.5"

Caliber/Gauge

.223 REM/5.56 NATO

Shipping Weight

4.118

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “TacFire 5.56 NATO 10.5″ Complete AR-15 Upper – Black Nitride”