The Shark Coast Tactical Drake is a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch threaded barrel. It has an aluminum receiver with a Picatinny top rail, an M-LOK handguard, and a Magpul MOE SL collapsible stock paired with a Magpul MOE grip. The rifle is set up as a right-hand action with a 30-round capacity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Shark Coast Tactical 
• Model: Drake 
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Capacity: 30+1 
• Barrel Length: 16" 
• Barrel Finish: Black Melonite 
• Barrel Material: Chrome Moly Steel 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Trigger: Mil-Spec 
   

Detailed Features 

• A2 flash hider caps the threaded 16-inch barrel for muzzle control 
• 1:7-inch twist stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 NATO bullet weights 
• M-LOK handguard and Picatinny top rail give room to mount lights, optics, and grips 
• Magpul MOE SL stock adjusts for length of pull, and the Magpul MOE grip adds a secure hold 
• Mil-spec trigger group keeps parts compatible with common AR-15 upgrades

The Drake bundle from Shark Coast Tactical draws the same reaction as most value-focused AR-15 builds: buyers are generally happy with how it runs out of the box, though a mil-spec trigger group means the pull isn't going to feel like a match rifle until it's swapped. Reliability with quality 5.56 NATO ammunition tends to be solid once the rifle is broken in.

The collapsible Magpul MOE SL stock and MOE grip make the rifle comfortable for a range of shooters and body types, and the M-LOK handguard keeps the front end trim enough for offhand shooting. Owners appreciate not having to source furniture separately since the bundle already includes it.

Because it's built on the AR-15 platform, parts and accessories are everywhere, so swapping the trigger, optic, or handguard later is straightforward. The tradeoff some buyers mention is that a bundled rifle at this level uses more basic components than a higher-end build, so it reads more as a solid starting point than a finished custom rifle.