- MANUFACTURER: Ruger
- FAMILY: AR-556 Rifle Series
- MODEL: AR-556
- TYPE: Rifle
- ITEM GROUP: AR Style Centerfire Rifles
- ACTION: Semi-Auto
- CALIBER/GAUGE: 223 Rem | 5.56 NATO
- FINISH: Black Hard Coat Anodized
- STOCK: Collapsible / Folding Stock
- STOCK/GRIPS: Six-Position Telescoping
- BARREL: 16.1"
- RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-8"
- CAPACITY: 30 + 1
- # OF MAGAZINES: 1
- MAG DESCRIPTION: 30 rd. Magpul PMAG
- SIGHTS: Adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy
- THREAD PATTERN: 1/2x28
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Threaded Barrel
- WEIGHT: 6.5 lbs.
- SHIPPING WEIGHT: 8.8 lbs.
- SAFETY FEATURES: Two-Position Safety Selector
- ADDL INFO: Flat Top M4 Design
- ADDL INFO: Milled F-Height Gas Block
- ADDL INFO: Improved Trigger Reach Grip
- MFG MODEL NO: 8500
