| 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. |
| 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.
The rifle has received numerous accolades for its value.
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.
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
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".