The IWI Carmel is a semiautomatic short-stroke gas piston rifle chambered for .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO. It is built with a chrome-lined, cold hammer-forged barrel and a monolithic upper with MIL-STD 1913 rails for accessory mounting. The platform is fully ambidextrous with an adjustable, side-folding polymer stock and ships with a 30‑round PMAG.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
- The barrel measures 16.5 inches and is cold hammer-forged with a chrome-lined bore.
- The action is semi-automatic using a short-stroke gas piston operating system.
- The magazine capacity is 30 rounds, and the rifle ships with one 30‑round PMAG.
- The handguard is a M-LOK free-float design for modular accessory attachment.
- The stock is a side-folding, adjustable polymer type with adjustable cheek rest.
- The rifle offers fully ambidextrous controls including safety, magazine release, and bolt catch.
- The operating system includes a 3-position gas block for regular, extreme, and suppressor use.
- The listed weight is approximately 8 lb (without magazine).
- The finish and furniture are black with corrosion-resistant metal components.
Designed for modularity and low maintenance, the IWI Carmel pairs a durable short-stroke piston system and chrome-lined barrel with modern ergonomics — M-LOK compatibility, folding adjustable stock, and ambidextrous controls — making it suitable for a wide range of practical shooting roles where reliability and straightforward functionality are priorities.
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