IWI Zion-15
| Zion-15 | |
|---|---|
| Type | AR-15 |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | IWI US |
| Produced | 2020-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.9 lbs without magazine[1] |
| Length | 33 inches (stock collapsed) 36.25 inches (stock extended) |
| Barrel length | 16 inches |
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Direct impingement |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine |
The IWI US Zion-15 is an AR-15–style rifle assembled in Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania by IWI US, originally released in 2020. Marketed at a competitively low price, it is considered to be a budget or entry level rifle designed for American consumers optimized for home defense or competition, chambered in 5.56 NATO.[2]
The rifle has received numerous accolades for its value.[3]
Design
The Zion-15 is IWI's first M4-styled modern sporting rifle. It uses a direct impingement gas system, has a 16-inch barrel with a 1:8 inch twist, has a 15-inch free-floated handguard with M-LOK attachment points, and an adjustable stock, while the upper receiver has a Picatinny top rail.[4]
According to IWI, the Zion-15 has an accuracy of 1 MOA or less; it was tested for over 10,000 rounds with no significant degradation to accuracy.[5]
Zion-15 pistol
IWI US introduced the Zion-15 Pistol (designated the “Z15TAC12”) alongside the Zion-15 rifle in 2020. It comes with a 12.5-inch 4150 chrome moly vanadium HB barrel with a 6-groove, 1-in-8 RH twist, an 11.5-inch free float handguard, an adjustable SB Tactical SBA3 stabilizing brace, and a B5 Systems grip. The pistol weighs 6.5 lbs and has an overall length of 28.5 inches with the brace extended. It was made to be a direct competitor to other AR-15 pistols on the market, including the Smith & Wesson M&P15 pistol & the Ruger AR-556 pistol.[6]
References
- ^ "Zion-15 Rifle – 5.56 NATO | IWI US, Inc". IWI US, Inc. |. 12 January 2020.
- ^ Association, National Rifle. "An Official Journal Of The NRA | Review: IWI Zion-15 Rifle".
- ^ Owen, Jonathan (23 October 2020). "IWI Zion-15 Review - Our Rifle of the Year Award Winner". SHWAT™.
- ^ MD, Will Dabbs (12 October 2022). "IWI Zion-15". GUNS Magazine.
- ^ Battles, Angela (3 November 2023). "Top Six AR-15s For Under A Grand – IWI Zion-15 ($899) PART 2 | On Target Magazine".
- ^ Eger, Chris. "Meet the IWI ZION Z-15 Tactical Pistol". guns.com. Retrieved August 31, 2020.