The PWS MK116 is a 223 Wylde semi-automatic rifle in the Compound Rifle FRC Compact configuration. It has a 16.1-inch barrel and a synthetic black stock, with a 30-round capacity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: PWS 
• Model: MK116 
• Caliber: 223 Wylde 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 30 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16.1 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Compound Rifle platform in FRC Compact configuration 
• 16.1-inch barrel chambered in 223 Wylde 
• 30-round capacity 
• Synthetic black stock

Owners of the MK116 Compound Rifle are drawn to the FRC Compact configuration for its balance of barrel length and overall package size. The 223 Wylde chamber is a consistent positive in owner feedback, and the 16.1-inch barrel is seen as a practical length for general range and field use. Build quality is consistently rated as solid, with no common complaints about the synthetic stock.

The Compound Rifle platform sits above budget semi-automatic rifles in price, and opinions split on whether the MK116 justifies the premium. Buyers who specifically seek out the platform and understand what distinguishes it tend to be satisfied; buyers who arrive without prior research into the Compound Rifle system sometimes find the cost-benefit comparison less clear.

The 30-round capacity and the FRC Compact format are regularly cited together as the practical core of the purchase. Aftermarket support for the MK116 is more niche than the widest platforms in the semi-automatic rifle market, so buyers planning significant customization should verify parts availability before committing.