IWI brings its Tavor and Galil ACE engineering experience to the AR platform with the Zion Z-15 ARAD, and this short-barreled rifle configuration runs a piston-driven operating system rather than direct impingement. Piston operation keeps combustion gas and fouling out of the receiver, which matters far more on a short barrel where dwell time is minimal and suppressor use drives pressure back into the action.

An 11.5-inch 5.56 barrel is about as short as you can go without giving up meaningful velocity, making it an excellent home defense and vehicle rifle. Short-barreled rifles require federal registration and approval before transfer.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.