The KS rifles feature Knights Armament's Quick Detach Coupling (QDC) flash hiders and a drop-in two-stage match trigger. All current KS rifles feature cold hammer forged barrels which are chrome-lined.

Barrel: 13.7″ (34.8cm) 1:7 Twist. Caliber: 5.56mm. Weight: 6.88 lbs (3.12kg) Length: 32.2″ (81.8cm) to 34.2″ (86.9cm)

May 26, 2024 · After two years of competition the UK MoD announced that Knight’s KS-1 has been selected as the L403A1, beating off reported competition from Heckler & Koch’s HK416A5, SIG Sauer’s SPEAR-LT, Daniel Defense’s M4 and Glock’s new GR-115F.

Sep 7, 2023 · Special operations elements of the British Army and Royal Marines are getting a new rifle - the KS-1. An order for 1,640 Knight's Stoner 1 (KS-1) rifles, designated the L403A1 in UK service, has been placed, with an option to acquire a further 10,000 falling under a new £90m contract over the next decade.

Sep 27, 2023 · The KS-1 L403A1 assault rifle is a military-grade weapon that stands out as one of the most advanced assault rifles on the market. Developed by Knight's Armament Company , this high-performance rifle has been specifically designed to meet the demands of the Royal Marine Commando Forces.

Sep 7, 2023 · The Knight's Stoner KS-1 rifle - also known as the L403A1 - will be available to the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marine Commandos. The weapon has advanced optical sights and a signature reduction system to make UK troops harder to trace.

Sep 6, 2023 · The KS-1 is the latest iteration of the SR-16 series, it has a 13.7in (35cm) barrel and weighs 6.88lbs (3.1kg) unloaded, its overall length is 32.2in (82cm) with the stock collapsed and 34.2in (87cm) extended.

The KS-1 model boasts a precision-crafted 13.7” (349mm) heavy-profile barrel, meticulously cold hammer forged with ball mill dimples. This design innovation enables the attachment of a compact, high-efficiency suppressor while maintaining an overall length akin to a 10.3” carbine with a standard suppressor, yet with a marked improvement in ...

The KS (Knight's Stoner) Carbine, is a series of Armalite AR-15 style rifles produced by Knight's Armament Company (KAC). It is designed as an improved version of their SR-16 family of rifles. The 13.7" KS-1 variant was adopted as the L403A1 …

Sep 7, 2023 · The Knight’s Armament KS-1 was selected as the new rifle for the Ranger Regiments of the Army Special Operations Brigade and for elements of the Royal Marines Commandos. One question which frequently appeared in …