LMT ML CDFDR 16″ Derender Rifle

Description

There’s something refreshing about a rifle that doesn’t try too hard to impress—but still absolutely does. The LMT Defense 16” MLOK Defender Rifle (MLCDFDR) isn’t dressed up with flash or gimmicks. Instead, it shows up with workhorse reliability, rock-solid build quality, and the kind of precision you’d expect from a name like Lewis Machine & Tool.

Let’s talk details. This model features LMT’s monolithic upper with a free-floated 16-inch barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO. The barrel is MP tested and sports 1/7 twist rifling, giving you flexibility across bullet weights. Up front, you’ll spot the low-profile gas block tucked under an M-LOK rail—ready for whatever gear you run. Whether it’s IR, lights, or a vertical grip, the handguard gives you the real estate to kit it out without adding bulk.

Out back, you’ve got a classic LMT 6-position stock paired with a comfortable rubberized pistol grip. And yes—this one’s got that mil-spec grit and fit, with the serialized lower receiver showing LMT’s “Defender 2000” markings. It passed inspection on May 19th, 2023, and every function box on the QC tag is checked off with pride. You can tell someone took their time with this.

Inside the box, you’ll find a Gen M3 PMAG, LMT’s Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP) operator’s manual, and all the factory tags still intact. From the assembly date (April 30th, 2023) to the pack-out (May 22nd), this rifle has a traceable story—and it’s just waiting for you to write the next chapter.

Bottom line? If you’re looking for a serious rifle that’s mission-ready right out of the box, with no fluff and no BS, this LMT Defender has your name on it.