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The Great Lakes Firearms GL15 223WYL 16" left-handed rifle gives southpaws a serious platform built for accuracy and versatility. Chambered in .223 Wylde—a cartridge that cycles both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO—this semi-auto delivers the flexibility shooters want without compromise. A 16-inch heavy barrel paired with a 1:8 twist keeps groups tight whether you're running commercial ammo or surplus, and the rifle's modular design means you can tailor it to your mission.
Built on a 7075 aluminum upper and lower, this left-handed rifle is lightweight at 6.8 lbs without scope or mount, making it handy in the field or at the range. The 15.25-inch aluminum handguard is fully railed on the picatinny system, so mounting an optic, light, or rail accessories is straightforward. You get a mil-spec polymer grip and carbine-length gas system with a 0.750 gas block tuned for reliable cycling. The included muzzle brake comes threaded 1/2x28 and is pre-fitted without Loctite—simply wrench it into place if you need to adjust it later.
This is an honest, no-nonsense rifle. It ships with one 30-round magazine and feeds via M4-compatible ramps. There are no iron sights, so plan on adding your own optic or backup irons to your rail. The trigger breaks at a mil-spec 5.5–6 lb pull—predictable and safe. Whether you're heading to the range, training, or building a left-handed AR platform from a proven foundation, the GLFA GL15 offers solid construction and the practical versatility that lefty shooters deserve.
| Manufacturer | Great Lakes Firearms |
| Model | GL15 223WYL |
| Caliber | .223 Wylde |
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Twist | 1:8 |
| Barrel Type | Heavy Barrel (HBAR), 1/2x28 threaded |
| Handguard | 15.25-inch aluminum 6061, full picatinny rail |
| Upper Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Lower Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Gas System | Carbine-length with 0.750 gas block (black oxide) |
| Feed System | M4 feed ramps |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Included Magazines | 1 |
| Grip | Mil-spec polymer |
| Trigger | Mil-spec, 5.5–6 lb pull |
| Muzzle Device | Muzzle brake (included) |
| Sights | None (picatinny rail ready) |
| Finish | Cerakote |
| Overall Length | 33.25 inches |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs |
| Handedness | Left-handed |
Yes. The .223 Wylde chamber is designed to safely and reliably cycle both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, giving you flexibility at the range or in the field.
No, the rifle has no iron sights. The full picatinny rail handguard and receiver are ready for mounting an optic or backup sights of your choice.
No, the safety is not ambidextrous. However, as a left-handed rifle, the controls are positioned for southpaw shooters.
The rifle ships with one 30-round magazine and a muzzle brake. The muzzle brake is already threaded on and ready to go—you can wrench it to adjust if needed without Loctite.

SKU: 126818402 • Weight: 10.09oz