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Current Stock: Out of stock
The Griffin Armament MK2 Rifle Recce 5.56 is a purpose-built 16-inch carbine that prioritizes ambidextrous control, suppressor compatibility, and field-proven durability. Every component—from the forged lower receiver to the 416R stainless steel barrel—is manufactured to Griffin's own exacting standards, not assembled from off-the-shelf parts. This is a rifle engineered for shooters who demand reliability whether running suppressed or unsuppressed, and who value ergonomics that work equally well for left- and right-handed operators.
The MK2 platform starts with a fully ambidextrous lower receiver built using aerospace-grade manufacturing techniques to achieve sub-spec tolerances. All controls—safety, magazine release, charging handle—are mirrored, giving you genuine ambi functionality rather than a compromise. The 16-inch barrel features a mid-length gas system tuned specifically for suppressed fire, paired with Griffin's Suppressor Optimized Buffer to keep recoil soft and cycling reliable regardless of configuration. The 416R stainless steel barrel material is the same stuff Griffin tests to tens of thousands of rounds; it's proven to handle extended suppressed shooting without baffle strikes or premature wear.
You get a complete upper receiver, Griffin's Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group, and a rail system designed for lightweight modularity. The maritime receiver extension, low-profile gas block, pinned mid-length gas tube, and silencer-mount muzzle device all come ready to go. The FDE (Flat Dark Earth) finish ties the whole package together in a neutral, versatile tone that works in most environments.
This is not a budget build; it's a cohesive rifle built by one shop with one vision. If you shoot suppressed, run either hand comfortably, or just demand precision and durability over compromise, the MK2 Recce speaks your language.
| Caliber | .223 Wylde |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Material | 416R Stainless Steel |
| Gas System | Mid-Length |
| Magazine Well | 60-degree Flared |
| Receiver Extension | Griffin Maritime |
| Charging Handle | Griffin SN-ACH Gen 2 (Suppressor-Normalized Ambi) |
| Grip | Griffin A3 |
| Muzzle Device | Griffin Silencer Mount |
| Finish | FDE (Flat Dark Earth) |
Yes—the MK2 Recce 5.56 is specifically optimized for suppressed fire. The mid-length gas system and Suppressor Optimized Buffer keep recoil and cycling smooth when running a silencer. The rifle also comes with a Griffin Silencer Mount muzzle device designed for direct-thread suppressors. It runs reliably suppressed and unsuppressed.
Yes. The lower receiver and all control features—safety, magazine release, and charging handle—are fully mirrored. Left-handed and right-handed shooters have equal, genuine access to all controls without adaptation.
The barrel is 416R stainless steel, the same material used in military long-range rifles. Griffin has tested 416R barrels to 47,000+ rounds of continuous suppressed fire with zero baffle strikes and minimal rifling wear. The durability is exceptional for both precision shooting and high-round-count use.
You receive a complete, assembled rifle: forged upper and lower receivers, 416R barrel, Enhanced BCG, mid-length gas system, Suppressor Optimized Buffer, charging handle, muzzle device, rail system with rail panels, grip, receiver extension, gas block, and takedown pins. It is ready to shoot out of the box.

SKU: 198466175 • Weight: 10oz





Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Griffin Armament MK2 Rifle Recce 5.56 is a purpose-built 16-inch carbine that prioritizes ambidextrous control, suppressor compatibility, and field-proven durability. Every component—from the forged lower receiver to the 416R stainless steel barrel—is manufactured to Griffin's own exacting standards, not assembled from off-the-shelf parts. This is a rifle engineered for shooters who demand reliability whether running suppressed or unsuppressed, and who value ergonomics that work equally well for left- and right-handed operators.
The MK2 platform starts with a fully ambidextrous lower receiver built using aerospace-grade manufacturing techniques to achieve sub-spec tolerances. All controls—safety, magazine release, charging handle—are mirrored, giving you genuine ambi functionality rather than a compromise. The 16-inch barrel features a mid-length gas system tuned specifically for suppressed fire, paired with Griffin's Suppressor Optimized Buffer to keep recoil soft and cycling reliable regardless of configuration. The 416R stainless steel barrel material is the same stuff Griffin tests to tens of thousands of rounds; it's proven to handle extended suppressed shooting without baffle strikes or premature wear.
You get a complete upper receiver, Griffin's Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group, and a rail system designed for lightweight modularity. The maritime receiver extension, low-profile gas block, pinned mid-length gas tube, and silencer-mount muzzle device all come ready to go. The FDE (Flat Dark Earth) finish ties the whole package together in a neutral, versatile tone that works in most environments.
This is not a budget build; it's a cohesive rifle built by one shop with one vision. If you shoot suppressed, run either hand comfortably, or just demand precision and durability over compromise, the MK2 Recce speaks your language.
| Caliber | .223 Wylde |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Material | 416R Stainless Steel |
| Gas System | Mid-Length |
| Magazine Well | 60-degree Flared |
| Receiver Extension | Griffin Maritime |
| Charging Handle | Griffin SN-ACH Gen 2 (Suppressor-Normalized Ambi) |
| Grip | Griffin A3 |
| Muzzle Device | Griffin Silencer Mount |
| Finish | FDE (Flat Dark Earth) |
Yes—the MK2 Recce 5.56 is specifically optimized for suppressed fire. The mid-length gas system and Suppressor Optimized Buffer keep recoil and cycling smooth when running a silencer. The rifle also comes with a Griffin Silencer Mount muzzle device designed for direct-thread suppressors. It runs reliably suppressed and unsuppressed.
Yes. The lower receiver and all control features—safety, magazine release, and charging handle—are fully mirrored. Left-handed and right-handed shooters have equal, genuine access to all controls without adaptation.
The barrel is 416R stainless steel, the same material used in military long-range rifles. Griffin has tested 416R barrels to 47,000+ rounds of continuous suppressed fire with zero baffle strikes and minimal rifling wear. The durability is exceptional for both precision shooting and high-round-count use.
You receive a complete, assembled rifle: forged upper and lower receivers, 416R barrel, Enhanced BCG, mid-length gas system, Suppressor Optimized Buffer, charging handle, muzzle device, rail system with rail panels, grip, receiver extension, gas block, and takedown pins. It is ready to shoot out of the box.
SKU: 198466175 • Weight: 10oz
