The Anderson Manufacturing Utility Rifle is a semi-automatic AR-15 chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch barrel and 30-round capacity. It is configured with Magpul MOE furniture and a 15-inch M-LOK handguard. The stock is black. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Anderson Manufacturing 
• Model: Utility Rifle 
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 30 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Magpul MOE furniture 
• 15-inch M-LOK handguard 
• 16-inch barrel in AR-15 platform 
• 30-round magazine capacity

Owners of the Anderson Utility Rifle appreciate the inclusion of Magpul MOE furniture as a factory upgrade over standard Anderson configurations. The M-LOK handguard at 15 inches gives a full-length free-float feel, and most buyers note this is a meaningful step up from the base AM-15 setup without a significant price jump.

The rifle handles like a standard AR-15, which means ergonomics are familiar to anyone with prior AR experience. The Magpul stock and grip are viewed positively compared to generic mil-spec furniture. Trigger feel is typical Anderson mil-spec, and owners with high round counts tend to swap it early.

The limited-edition branding on this variant polarizes buyers; some seek it specifically, others prefer to ignore it entirely and evaluate the rifle on mechanical merits. On those merits, the general view is that it delivers solid AR functionality at an accessible price point.