Primary Weapons Systems

The Primary Weapons Systems Mk114 Mod 1-M upper receiver in 6 ARC pairs a 14.5-inch lightweight barrel with Primary Weapons' Force Compensator to deliver a complete, ready-to-assemble upper for shooters building or upgrading an AR platform rifle. The 6 ARC cartridge has earned a following among precision rifle hunters and match competitors for its efficiency at distance: it delivers magnum-level performance in an intermediate case, which means less recoil, faster follow-up shots, and less ammunition consumption compared to larger magnums. Pair this upper with your lower receiver and bolt carrier group, and you've got a modern, compact rifle suitable for hunting medium game or running precision drills on the range.
The 14.5-inch barrel gives you a balance of velocity and handling. You lose some of the speed you'd get from a 20-inch match barrel, but you gain real-world portability—crucial if you're glassing hillsides, navigating thick timber, or setting up for a long day in the field. The lightweight profile keeps the rifle nimble without sacrificing stiffness where it matters.
Primary Weapons Systems builds their uppers to tight tolerances and test-fires them before they leave the shop. The Force Compensator manages recoil and can help with muzzle rise, which supports faster, more accurate follow-up shots. This is a no-nonsense upper from a builder with a strong reputation in the AR market—built for hunters and shooters who want to spend less time worrying about reliability and more time shooting.
Primary Weapons Systems


The Primary Weapons Systems Mk114 Mod 1-M upper receiver in 6 ARC pairs a 14.5-inch lightweight barrel with Primary Weapons' Force Compensator to deliver a complete, ready-to-assemble upper for shooters building or upgrading an AR platform rifle. The 6 ARC cartridge has earned a following among precision rifle hunters and match competitors for its efficiency at distance: it delivers magnum-level performance in an intermediate case, which means less recoil, faster follow-up shots, and less ammunition consumption compared to larger magnums. Pair this upper with your lower receiver and bolt carrier group, and you've got a modern, compact rifle suitable for hunting medium game or running precision drills on the range.
The 14.5-inch barrel gives you a balance of velocity and handling. You lose some of the speed you'd get from a 20-inch match barrel, but you gain real-world portability—crucial if you're glassing hillsides, navigating thick timber, or setting up for a long day in the field. The lightweight profile keeps the rifle nimble without sacrificing stiffness where it matters.
Primary Weapons Systems builds their uppers to tight tolerances and test-fires them before they leave the shop. The Force Compensator manages recoil and can help with muzzle rise, which supports faster, more accurate follow-up shots. This is a no-nonsense upper from a builder with a strong reputation in the AR market—built for hunters and shooters who want to spend less time worrying about reliability and more time shooting.