A forward assist is included, offering additional functionality for ensuring proper chambering
The 16 inches barrel provides a balance between accuracy and maneuverability, making it ideal for a range of shooting applications
The Troy SOCC 15.125 inches rail provides ample space for mounting accessories while maintaining a lightweight profile
The Troy standard safety ensures reliable and intuitive operation, enhancing shooter safety
An A2 flash hider reduces muzzle flash, improving low-light shooting performance
The Troy standard Mil-Spec trigger delivers consistent performance and reliability for tactical applications
The Troy A2 grip provides comfort and control, making it easier to handle the rifle during extended shooting sessions
This firearm is optic-ready, allowing for the easy addition of red-dots or other optical sights

Features

The Troy A3 Defender 5.56x45mm is a sleek, optic-ready carbine that upholds Troy's legendary reputation for reliability and performance. Designed with the serious shooter in mind, the A3 Defender features a mid-length barrel chambered in .223 Wylde, boasting a 1:8 rifling twist for optimal accuracy across a wide range of ammunition. Equipped with the TPRS Flash Hider (non-suppressor compatible), This carbine offers exceptional flash mitigation, ensuring you remain discreet and effective in any environment. The slim, snag-free SOCC Rail provides a robust platform for mounting essential M-LOK accessories, allowing you to customize your setup to meet your specific needs. With Troy's innovative quad-lock system, the SOCC Rail locks securely to the A3 Defender's Mil-Spec steel barrel nut, preventing any loss of zero, even in the most demanding conditions. Crafted from forged 7075 aluminum and finished with Mil-Spec hard coat anodization, both the upper and lower receivers of the A3 Defender ensure durability and long-lasting performance. The Troy Control Grip enhances comfort, ergonomics and control during rifle manipulation, allowing for a more confident shooting experience. The lightweight MFT Battlelink Minimalist Stock further contributes to the A3 Defender's agility, providing increased weapon stability and shouldering speed with its angled rubber butt pad. A Mil-Spec charging handle and fire control group round out this impressive package, delivering the utmost reliability when it matters most. Troy products are gunfighter tough and have been proven in the line of duty over the last twenty years. Choose the forged Troy A3 Defender when you need a lightweight carbine that doesn't compromise on reliability, ensuring you're always prepared to safeguard your life and those around you.

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