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DPMS Panther Mark 12 5.56mm


Manufacturer: DPMS
Caliber: 5.56 NATO (223 Rem)
Capacity: 30
MSRP: $1,599.00
Model #: RFA3-M12
Product Link: http://www.gunzoo.com/gun/DPMS/Panther-Mark-12-5-56mm

Designed to meet the needs of certain Special Forces, the MK12’s configuration is the result of input from respected names in the military training community and the operators themselves. With an 18” free-floated, Black-Tefloned 416 stainless steel barrel at its core, the additions of a two-stage trigger group, four-rail free-floating handguard, Midwest Industries flip-up front sight gas block (2008 models) or Yankee Hill flip-up front sight gas block (older models), Midwest Industries flip-up rear sight, MagPul Winter Trigger guard, CAA G27 grip, and LMT SOPMOD 5 position collapsible buttstock, the MK12 embodies the accuracy and versatility required by the nation’s elite troops.

 

Barrel:

 

 

 

  • 18" Length w/ Panther Flash Hider
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  • 416 Stainless steel heavy barrel
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  • Teflon® coated black
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  • 6 grooves, right-hand 1x8 twist, button rifled
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  • 5.56x45mm
  • Method of Operation:

     

     

     

  • Gas operated rotating bolt
  • Bolt & Carrier:

     

     

     

  • 8620 steel bolt carrier, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec
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  • Phosphated steel bolt, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec
  • Sights:

     

     

     

  • Midwest Industries Flip-up rear sight, windage adjustable only
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  • Older Models Feature: YHM Flip-up front sight w/gas block & swivel
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  • 2008 Models Feature: MI Flip-up front sight w/gas block
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    Weight:

     

     

     

  • Empty – 8.75 lbs.
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  • Collapsed: 35 1/2"
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  • Extended: 38 5/8"
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  • A3 Flattop, Forged
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  • 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy
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  • Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon® coated black
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  • Dust cover
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  • Shell deflector
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  • Round forward assist
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  • Right hand ejection
  • Lower Receiver:

     

     

     

  • Forged 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy
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  • Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon® coated black
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  • Ambidextrous safety selector
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  • Two-stage match grade trigger group
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  • Magpul winter trigger guard
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  • Aluminum magazine release button
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  • LMT SOPMOD Carbine 5-position collapsible buttstock
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  • 4-Rail aluminum Free Float Tube
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  • Includes 6 long rail covers

  • Measurements
    Length: 38.60 in.  Height:  
    Width:   Weight: 8 lbs. 12.00 oz. 
    Loaded Weight(~):   Line of Sight:  
    Drop at Heel:   Drop At Comb:  

    Barrel
    Barrel Length: 18.00 in.  Barrel Rifling: 6 Grooves, Right-Hand 
    Length of Twist: 8 in.  Barrel Type: 416 Stainless steel heavy barrel 

    Sights
    Rear Sights:   Front Sights:  

    Trigger
    Action Type: Semi-Auto  Safety:  
    Trigger Pull Weight:   Trigger Travel:  
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    Finish & Materials
    Finishes:   Frame Material:  
    Stocks: SOPMOD 5-position     

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