Spike's Tactical 16" Melonite Hammer Forged upper.


This review will start as an overview of the Spike's Tactical 16" M4 profile Melonite treated barrel and upper. We will start with an overview, then go over each of the parts a little deeper, and then get into a firing schedule.

Below are the vitals for this upper receiver group. The unit is available as a basic upper, as well as the Tactical/ Railed variant that we will be working with here.


-M4 Flat top upper with T-markings, our logo and M4 feed ramps.

-Barrel is Cold Hammer Forged, M4 barrel extention, 5.56mm Nato chamber, 1:7 Twist, Magnetic particle testing on every barrel, Melonite finish inside and out for excellent corrision resistance and durability without sacrificing accuracy.

-M4 profile with Carbine-length gas system.

-Barrel is Melonite finished under the F marked, A2 front site base.

-M16 Bolt carrier group with properly staked gas key.

-Bolts are all MP tested by the lot so they are not Marked MP on the bolt itself.

-Viton O-ring on the extractor

-Forged Mil-Spec charging handle.

-M4 hand guards.

-A2 Flash Hider.

-Each upper also comes with an ST-T2 Heavy buffer.