Davidson Defense ARCade 18-inch Rifle-Gas 1:7 22 ARC AR-15 M-Lok Handguard Rifle Upper Build Kit

ARCade 18-inch .22 ARC AR-15 Upper Build Kit

The ARCade is built around an 18-inch heavy .22 ARC barrel, machined from 416R stainless steel, paired with a "Panhead" billet upper receiver machined in a NOFA configuration with a .458-size ejection port. It pairs a 15-inch ultra-lightweight minimalist rail with an AR-15 A2 GI birdcage flash hider at the muzzle, running on a rifle-length gas system. BCG and charging handle are not included, leaving the buyer to supply those components separately.

Key Features

• 18-inch heavy .22 ARC barrel, 1:7 twist, 416R stainless steel
• Rifle-length gas system with micro low-profile steel gas block
• "Panhead" billet upper receiver, NOFA configuration, .458-size ejection port
• 15-inch ultra-lightweight minimalist rail, partial top rail
• AR-15 A2 GI birdcage flash hider, 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington compatible
• BCG and charging handle are not included.

Barrel and Gas System

The barrel runs 18 inches long, chambered in .22 ARC and machined from 416R stainless steel with a heavy profile. It carries a 1:7 twist rate and a 1/2x28 muzzle thread. Gas cycles back to the action through a rifle-length system, running a stainless steel rifle-length gas tube and a micro low-profile steel gas block sized to a .750-inch journal.

Upper Receiver and Handguard

The upper receiver is a "Panhead" billet unit machined in a NOFA configuration, featuring a .458-size ejection port. The ejection port carries a standard .223/5.56 door with its rod and spring installed. Over the barrel sits a 15-inch ultra-lightweight minimalist rail with a partial top rail rather than a full-length rail. This handguard does not include anti-rotation tabs.

Muzzle Device

Capping the muzzle is an AR-15 A2 GI birdcage flash hider, compatible with both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington. It threads onto the barrel's 1/2x28 pattern and is secured with the included 1/2-inch black crush washer.

Follow all manufacturer instructions and safe handling practices.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

BCG and charging handle are not included.