LWRC IC-DI

On the prow for a new rifle? One of my favorite rifles for many years to recommend to people is the LWRC IC-DI, and for good reason, it’s a feature-packed rifle for a reasonable price.

About LWRC

Most people probably have heard of LWRC but I doubt many know what it stands for. LWRC stands for, Land Warfare Resources Corporation, but is not known as LWRC International, LLC which is funny if you know anything about business structure the name corporation being in an LLC makes me laugh.

LWRC was founded in 1999 it focuses on making quality small arms for military and civilians.

LWRC is located in the Peoples’ Republic of Maryland, USA in the town of Cambridge.

LWRC IC DI

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Weight: 6.6lbs
• Barrel Length: 16.1″
• Overall Length: 23-35.25″

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Features

One of the reasons the LWRC M6IC is such a value for the price is all the features the rifle has.

Some of the features are simply a nice touch; some greatly enhance the weapon’s functionality.

Grip/Ergonomics

Like many rifle manufacturers, LWRC had long used Magpul grips and you’ll see a number of photos around the internet with LWRC rifles with Magpul grips.

If you have a newer LWRC M6IC you’ll be fortunate enough to have their custom grip.

The custom grip reminds me of the Magpul K grip, as the LWRC grip has a slightly tacky texture. The grip has a unique pattern and feel overall.

I like the texturing on the front and back of the grip as it provides plenty of grip.

Safety

One of the many features of the M6IC is the ambidextrous controls, safety included.

The safety throw lever is the same length on both sides of the gun and sits up reasonably high.

It makes for a nice ledge to rest your finger so you can easily put the gun on fire or safe.

It also has nice milling with a hollowed-out center of the selector. This is mostly just aesthetically pleasing rather than serving any type of useful functionality.

All in all the safety on the LWRC is smooth, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.

LWRC IC DI

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Weight: 6.6lbs
• Barrel Length: 16.1″
• Overall Length: 23-35.25″

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Magazine Release

This gun’s ambidextrous functions shine when you look at the next two controls.

The magazine release on most AR-15 style rifle is normally only on the right side of the firearm.

With the LWRC, the magazine release option is on both sides of the gun.

On the right side of the gun, there is a standard button press release for the magazine.

The magazine release button on the right side of the gun functions in a not particularly unique way, so you’ll find it extremely familiar.

The left side of the gun has an additional paddle that pivots the magazine release bar and allows the magazine to drop free.

Ambidextrous magazine releases aren’t wildly new, but I really like the option to release the magazine from either side of the gun if necessary.

Plus, it’s a massive benefit to wrong-handed people, especially if you need to shoot left-handed.

Bolt Catch/Release

The bolt catch/release, whichever you would like to call it, is another ambidextrous control that is extremely easy to use on both sides of the rifle.

If you have experience with an AR-style rifle, you know that the bolt catch is normally located on the left side of the gun, usually just above and forward of the trigger.

Typically, you would use your left thumb to press the button to release the bolt if you just put a fresh magazine into the gun.

If you need to lock the bolt to the rear, press it while pulling back on the charging handle with your right hand.

With the LWRC, you can use your trigger finger to press the same style of release button to release the bolt once you put in a loaded magazine.

This is nice because you’ll be able to train to keep your gun up and on target while replacing your mag and, in theory, with very little movement of the rifle itself.

Charging Handle

The charging handle on the LWRC DI has two large pull tabs on both sides of the charging handle.

It reminds me of a Radian Raptor charging handle and works flawlessly.

This adds to the many nice features of this gun.

You don’t have to replace this part to get a high-quality functioning charging handle.

LWRC IC DI

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Weight: 6.6lbs
• Barrel Length: 16.1″
• Overall Length: 23-35.25″

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Trigger

The trigger on the LWRC is a nickel boron trigger, providing excellent contrast on this gun.

While the trigger is nothing extraordinary for a factory mil-spec trigger, it is nice and does the job.

The one major difference with this trigger is the lack of take-up.

The break is extremely clean; I like this trigger as a mil-spec trigger.

Serial Numbers and QR/Barcodes

One of the unique features of the LWRC rifle is the QR-like code on the side of the gun.

The code is actually called an Item Unique Identification Code, or IUID, and the US military uses it for inventory scanning and tracking.

While this barcode doesn’t do much for the average person, it is a unique and cool feature of the gun that, if nothing else, is a cool conversation piece.

Barrel

The barrel is a head-turner, and I mean that because you can’t miss an LWRC barrel.

They have a spiral flute on their barrel that is hard to miss.

The flute goes from nearly the tip of the barrel to the barrel nut.

This flute looks great and also helps reduce weight on the front of the gun.

I have the 16″ LWRC, but this barrel profile is featured on nearly all of their guns.

LWRC IC DI

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Weight: 6.6lbs
• Barrel Length: 16.1″
• Overall Length: 23-35.25″

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Handguard

The handguard is one of the few cons of this gun but let me dive into this some more before you rush to judgment.

One main reason I dislike the handguard is it has an extremely proprietary handguard and I mean that in two ways.

The way that the handguard attaches to the upper is proprietary as well as the mounting system.

On most AR-15 rifles you have one of three mounting systems on your handguard:

• Keymod (Outdated)
• Picatinny
• M-Lok (Most Current)

Unfortunately, the LWRC has its own proprietary mounting system. It resembles M-Lok but has rounded corners. The one nice thing is it comes stock with rail panels and a hand stop.

But that does limit you on attaching accessories, but we will discuss that further in the accessories section.

Overall the handguard feels great in your hands and is extremely well built. The handguard is a one-piece free float rail and only attaches to LWRC’s proprietary upper receiver.

Rifle Bag

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Accessories

Accessories are the expensive part of owning a gun, if you ask me!

Because you can never buy just a gun; you have to trick it out, or it just feels incomplete!

Let us start by talking about your optic options.

Optics

Optics are personal preferences and largely depend on what you’re setting your rifle up for.

If you want an SPR or DMR-style rifle in which you add a scope or an LPVO to shoot at a longer range, this gun will easily accept a scope or LPVO and would work well for that application.

Naturally, if you’re using this gun for a sub-100-yard shot, you might consider a red dot sight, and the options for AR-15 red dot sights are endless.

LWRC IC DI

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Weight: 6.6lbs
• Barrel Length: 16.1″
• Overall Length: 23-35.25″

Price Check

Price Comparison: GrabAGun | Guns.com |PSA

Rail Attachments

The rail is proprietary, so you must use special attachments made specifically for LWRC rifles.

There is an LWRC IC DI model that ships with an M-Lok rail system.

The good news is that these are popular rifles, so companies like Arisaka Defense make attachments for the rails.

You can easily mount your flashlights and other attachments using their LWRC-specific attachments.

The gun does come with a number of rail covers a picitanny rail and a handstop.

The rail covers are on both sides of the rail and make gripping it a great experience.

They also help shield your hand from heat from the barrel under rapid and extended courses of fire.

Aesthetics

The official model name for this gun is the LWRC IC DI Standard 5.56.

However, as you can see from the pictures above, the lower is marked M6IC, and the upper is marked IC-DI.

The overall look of the gun is well done and comes together extremely well.

While the gun does look like a standard AR-15 at first glance, when you look closely, you will see the very close attention LWRC pays to details.

Ammo

The 5.56 NATO/.223 round is what the M6IC uses are so far it has shot everything I’ve fed it.

Here are some of the latest deals on ammo for your LWRC M6IC.

AAC 5.56 NATO 75 Grain

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PMC X-Tac 55GR

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Winchester 55 GR FMJ

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PMC X-Tac 55GR

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Hornady Black 62 GR

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Final Thoughts

My final thoughts on this LWRC rifle are: it’s fantastic.

If you want a quality gun that brings a ton to the table, look no further than this LWRC DI rifle.

If you are looking for a gun that accepts nearly all the attachments known to man, this might not be it, unless you go for the MLOK model.

While the LWRC rifle does have options and picitanny mount attachments for the rail, it’s not as versatile as the M-Lok system.

I still would not pass on an LWRC rifle, even with it’s long list of proprietary parts and functions, the rifle itself is high quality and is a fantastic AR-15.

The rifle has so many upgraded parts you almost don’t have to buy any aftermarket parts to get this gun “right”.

FAQs

Since LWRC is a high-end brand, it is not typically the first AR brand people learn about.

So here are some of the most commonly asked questions about LWRC.