GEN 4 16″ 5.56 Recon Rifle

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Noveske N4 Recon — unmatched precision, battle-ready durability, and outstanding performance in every shot

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Noveske N4 Recon 16” Rifle Overview

The Noveske N4 Recon delivers top-tier accuracy, unmatched durability, and battlefield-proven reliability—purpose-built for shooters who demand premium performance from a 16” 5.56 rifle. With a 416R stainless match barrel, the N4 Recon is tuned for precision with a mid-length gas system, pinned low-profile gas block, and hand-polished feed ramps for flawless cycling.

At the core is Noveske’s 4th Generation 7075-T6 billet receiver set, finished in Type III hardcoat anodizing and multiple Cerakote options for long-term durability. The rifle features the legendary NSR 15” free-floating M-LOK handguard, the Noveske Love Handle ambidextrous charging handle, and a full-auto rated bolt carrier group built from Carpenter 158 steel and magnetic-particle inspected for reliability under hard use.

Fully ambidextrous controls—including bolt release, mag release, and Radian Talon 45/90 safety—combine with an oversized magwell, integrated trigger guard, and a crisp Noveske Single-Stage Trigger for fast, confident handling. Outfitted with B5 Systems Bravo furniture, MBUS Pro steel sights, and a Pig Pen suppressor-compatible muzzle device, the N4 Recon arrives mission-ready right out of the box.

Lightweight, accurate, and engineered for serious shooters, the Noveske N4 Recon stands as a flagship 16” 5.56 rifle—perfect for duty, competition, and high-performance defensive use.

 

Barrel:
  • 16” 5.56mm 416R Stainless with 1:7 twist
  • Individual serialized barrel for QC purposes
  • Hand polished Noveske Match Chamber
  • Mid length gas tube system
  • Noveske marked gas block: Low profile, .750” journal, pinned to barrel
  • M4 barrel extension w/extended hand polished feed ramps
  • ½”x28 muzzle threads with a Noveske Pig Pen suppressor compatible muzzle device
Upper Receiver:
  • Noveske 4th Generation precision machined billet receiver from 7075-T6 aluminum w/extended feed ramps
  • Hardcoat type III anodizing, then Cerakote ceramic coating for superior finish longevity
  • Black nitride Noveske marked forward assist
  • Noveske Love Handle ambidextrous charging handle
  • Featuring anti-rotation interface with handguard
  • Phosphate coated bolt carrier, full auto compatible, chrome lined carrier bore and key
  • Properly staked Grade 8 American made gas key bolts
  • Phosphate bolt made from Carpenter 158 heat treated steel MPI tested (magnetic particle inspected)
Handguard:
  • 4th Generation NSR-15” (M-LOK) Free Floating Handguard
  • Featuring M-LOK mounting positions every 45 degrees with picatinny 1913 top rail
  • Light weight American made steel barrel nut
Lower Receiver:
  • Noveske 4th Generation precision machined billet receiver from 7075-T6 aluminum
  • Oversized flared magazine well
  • Integrated oversized trigger guard
  • Ambidextrous bolt release
  • Ambidextrous magazine release
  • Ambidextrous 45/90 Radian Talon safety selector
  • Hardcoat type III anodizing, then Cerakote ceramic coating for superior finish longevity
  • Properly staked Noveske QD sling mount endplate
  • Noveske marked takedown and pivot pin
  • Adjustable tension screw for perfect fit between upper and lower
  • Noveske Single Stage Trigger- 5lbs pull weight- DLC coated and Noveske marked trigger shoe- Nickel Teflon hammer
  • 6 Position Mil Spec Impact extruded Carbine Extension
  • H buffer with Carbine action spring
Furniture:
  • Stock: B5 Systems Bravo
  • Grip: B5 Systems type 23
  • Sights: Magpul MBUS Pro steel front and rear adjustable sights

Extra information:

  • Overall length with a collapsed stock to the end of the muzzle device: 33”
  • 7.25 lbs dry weight
  • Comes with one 30 round Gen 3 PMAG

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