LMT MARS-L 12″ 5.56 Shovelnose MLOK Piston SBR
The Shovelnose is one of LMT’s flagship rifles, boasting a 12″ short-stroke gas piston operated barrel and a 11.5″ handguard for a versatile do-all rifle.
The 12″ piston barrel has a two-position adjustable gas system to create a very reliable, yet soft-shooting carbine both suppressed and unsuppressed. With an 11.5″ handguard, there is ample space for use with all of your accessories.
LMT continues to provide their renown and patented Monolithic Rail Platform, MRP™. Famous for being the only true monolithic rail platform and being milled from a single solid piece of aerospace aluminum forging, it utilizes two locking bolts to secure the barrel extension. This technology engages the barrel for a full 360 degrees around the extension for great heat dissipation and accuracy. It also makes the barrel removable within seconds with a return to zero of the same barrel. One receiver can utilize numerous barrels of varying length and calibers.
At the heart of this rifle is LMT’s MRP barrel. They are cryogenically treated and chrome-lined for long-term durability and accuracy. These barrels utilize a low-profile gas block and a straight gas tube for longevity.
The MARS-L lower receiver features truly ambidextrous controls for left-handed operation. While it comes with an ambidextrous safety and magazine release, it most notably includes an ambidextrous bolt release and bolt catch. Comes with an ergonomic textured G2 grip and enhanced trigger guard. As with all LMT lower receivers, the extension tube is coated with dry film lubricant.
This short-barreled rifle comes with one magazine and owner’s manual.
Specifications
- Length:
- Weight:
- Caliber: 5.56mm
- Color: Black Anodizing
- Lower Receiver: LMT MARS Forged Ambidextrous Lower (M7SL)
- Upper Receiver & Rail: 11.5″ LMT Shovelnose MLOK Upper Receiver Chassis (L7ZN2A)
- Rail Mounting Surface: Uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny on top; 7 sides of MLOK compatible attachment points
- BCG: Enhanced Full-Auto Piston
- Bolt Carrier: Enhanced Full-Auto Piston
- Bolt: Standard Piston-Compatible
- Trigger: LMT Semi-Auto AXLE Two-Stage Trigger
- Barrel: 12″ LMT Piston MRP Quick-Disconnect 5.56 Barrel (R-L7MC1B)
- Twist Rate: 1 in 7
- Gas System: Short-Stroke Gas Piston, 2-Pos Adjustable
- Charging Handle: LMT Ambidextrous (R-LMP103TA)
- Muzzle Device: A2 Birdcage
- Stock/Brace: LMT SOPMOD
- Grip: LMT G2 Pistol Grip (L8PG-BLK)
- Trigger Guard: LMT Enhanced (R-LMP109AE)
Regulations
This is a regulated item and requires shipment to a FFL/SOT holder. After you have placed your order, please have your order number and a copy of your preferred store’s FFL/SOT emailed to info@rooftopdefense.com to avoid delays. After I have received their FFL/SOT, I will file a Form 3. Upon approval, I will ship your order as soon as possible!
ben p. (verified owner) –
Well I don’t give a lot of 5 star reviews, but this one really impressed me. I was worried it might be too front heavy like a lot of piston rifles, but it’s not bad at all. Obviously it’s not as well balanced as a DI gun, but you have to be looking for it to notice.
I’ve heard about issues some people had with LMT qc and accuracy but I’ve got no complaints. The fit and finish are very good and clean. I haven’t had a chance to do some real accuracy testing with it yet but it was stacking tight clover leafs at 50 with a 2 moa red dot (with astigmatism) off of a rifle case with cheap 55 gr ammo so I’m not worried about the accuracy.
The adjustable gas regulator is nice. Easy to use. I’m running a low back pressure B&T print xh 556 and even on the suppressed setting it’s been 100% reliable. The suppressed setting does make it shoot softer and man is it smooth. Very flat shooting.
I don’t know how to use ambi controls, but they’re nice to have.
I picked up an SSAE that I grabbed with a shot show coupon and put in it not expecting much from the factory trigger, but it was actually pretty damn nice out of the box. Didn’t see that coming. Oh well, never hurts to have extra triggers.
I replaced the grip too. It wasn’t awful, just not my favorite.
Overall very pleased with this purchase. I love buying from Rooftop defense, I wish every company was this cool to do business with.
My only complaint is that this is the first purchase I’ve made here where Sol didn’t throw in a pack of Ramen. After buying this thing I might need it lol