Ruger Harrier 5.56 16.1″ Barrel 30-Rounds w/ Magpul Furni…

Description

Product Overview

The Ruger Harrier 5.56 is a modern, feature-ready semi-automatic rifle built for the serious shooter who demands reliability and modularity. Built on a proven direct-impingement operating system, this 5.56 NATO rifle centers around a durable 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, providing an optimal balance of maneuverability and ballistic performance. It arrives from the factory outfitted with premium Magpul furniture, offering immediate ergonomic and accessory advantages. This rifle is engineered for a variety of roles, from dynamic range training and competitive shooting to being a dependable tool for home defense. The Ruger Harrier is for the enthusiast who appreciates a no-nonsense, high-quality platform that serves as a solid foundation for both immediate use and future customization.

Key Features

• 16.1-Inch Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel: Ruger’s proprietary process creates a barrel with exceptional durability, longevity, and inherent accuracy. The 16.1-inch length is the legal minimum for a rifle, maximizing handling in tight spaces while still allowing the 5.56 cartridge to achieve efficient velocity.
• Magpul MOE® SL Furniture Suite: The rifle features a complete Magpul MOE SL stock and pistol grip, and an M-LOK® compatible MOE SL handguard. This provides superior ergonomics, a secure grip, and a lightweight, rigid platform for mounting lights, lasers, and vertical grips directly to the handguard.
• 30-Round PMAG® Included: Ships with a Magpul PMAG 30 GEN M3 windowed magazine, renowned for its reliability, durability, and clear round-count indicator. This ensures immediate functionality and compatibility with the most popular magazine standard.
• Ruger Elite 452™ Adjustable Trigger: Features a crisp, two-stage trigger with a roughly 4.5-pound pull weight. This offers a significant upgrade over standard mil-spec triggers for improved control and shot placement, right out of the box.
• Ambi-Controls & Flared Magwell: Designed for practical use, the Harrier includes an ambidextrous safety selector and a bolt catch/release that can be actuated from either side. The flared magwell facilitates faster, more positive magazine changes under pressure.
• Ruger’s Integral Feed Ramp & Barrel Nut: Key reliability enhancements include a properly aligned, machined integral feed ramp and a proprietary barrel nut that ensures consistent barrel alignment and handguard stability.

Performance & Applications

The Ruger Harrier 5.56 is built to perform across a spectrum of disciplined shooting activities. Its specifications and features make it particularly suited for several key applications.

High-Volume Training & Skill Development: The combination of the 5.56 NATO caliber (with affordable training ammunition), the durable barrel, and the enhanced trigger makes the Harrier an ideal platform for regular range use. Shooters can conduct drills, practice marksmanship fundamentals, and build muscle memory with a rifle designed to withstand repeated use while providing consistent, reliable performance. The M-LOK handguard allows for the easy addition of weights or accessories to mimic a specific setup.

Practical/Dynamic Competition: In sports like 3-Gun or practical rifle matches, speed, reliability, and ergonomics are paramount. The Harrier’s ambidextrous controls, flared magwell, and lightweight Magpul stock enable faster manipulations. The 16.1-inch barrel offers quick transitions between close and mid-range targets without the bulk of a longer barrel, while the enhanced trigger aids in delivering accurate shots on varied targets.

Defensive Preparedness: As a responsibly stored home defense tool, the Harrier offers several advantages. The 5.56 cartridge, when loaded with appropriate defensive ammunition, is effective while offering lower over-penetration risk compared to many pistol calibers through drywall. The rifle’s reliability, ease of aiming, and capacity (with the included 30-round magazine) are significant factors. The ability to mount a white light—a critical tool for positive identification—directly to the M-LOK handguard completes a responsible defensive configuration.

About Ruger

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading firearms manufacturers, with a legacy dating back to 1949. Ruger’s reputation is built on producing robust, reliable, and innovative firearms at a practical price point. The company oversees the entire manufacturing process in its own U.S. facilities, from investment casting and cold hammer forging to final assembly, ensuring stringent quality control. Ruger’s extensive line of firearms, including the iconic 10/22, the versatile AR-556 platform, and the LCP series of pistols, is trusted by law enforcement, sportsmen, and responsible citizens alike. The Harrier embodies this ethos, applying decades of engineering expertise and real-world feedback to create a modern rifle that meets the high standards of performance and durability the Ruger name represents.

Make Your Decision

The Ruger Harrier 5.56 with Magpul furniture is not an entry-level rifle; it is a thoughtfully configured, mid-tier platform designed to excel without immediate need for upgrades. It distinguishes itself with its premium factory-installed features—the Magpul furniture, enhanced trigger, and ambidextrous controls—that are often aftermarket additions on other rifles. When you choose the Harrier, you are selecting a complete, duty-ready system from a manufacturer with a proven track record. Consider this rifle if your priority is a dependable, accurate, and ergonomic 5.56 platform that delivers advanced features from the first round fired, backed by Ruger’s commitment to quality and customer service.

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