Lancer Tactical LT-44 Gen.2 Stalker NSR M4/AR-15 AEG

If you're into modern AR builds and want something lightweight and agile, the Lancer Tactical LT-44 Gen.2 Stalker NSR M4/AR-15 AEG is one to watch. Made almost entirely from high-density polymer with an alloy outer barrel and a mix of alloy and steel trim parts, the LT-44 is inspired by the real steel MK16 URGI issued to US Special Forces but with tasteful enhancements from Lancer, including their new "billet" receiver style, ambidextrous fire controls and the NSR stock and pistol grip combo.

Inside, the LT-44 is based around Lancer's proven Gen.2 internals, featuring an alloy version 2 gearbox with 18:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm bushings, a polymer piston with a full steel tooth rack and a quick-change spring system for easy power tuning. The inner barrel is a 6.03mm tightbore paired with a rotary-style HOP-up unit, providing competitive range and excellent accuracy potential when used with high-quality BBs. If you need a solid, agile and modern build for not much money, Lancer Tactical has your back with the LT-44 Gen.2 Stalker NSR M4/AR-15 AEG!

Starting at the tip of the alloy outer barrel, we can find an SF-style tri-prong flash hider which attaches to the barrel's 14mm CCW male threaded tip. The SF-style flash hider is a nice touch and gives the Stalker a dynamic look, offering a welcome change from the usual birdcage flash hider, especially paired with the M-LOK handguard. The 14mm CCW male threaded barrel means that if you want to add a suppressor or tracer unit, you can, without the need for any additional adapters.

The handguard of the Stalker is a perfect match for the real steel SMR rail used on the MK16, offering a 20mm Picatinny rail at the 12 o'clock position as well as M-LOK slots at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, with additional slots at offset angles. The upper rail mates seamlessly with the receiver rail, allowing for optical sight setups of any length to be mounted, including red dot sights and magnifier combinations. The use of M-LOK negative space attachment slots makes the front end super light and agile, and despite its length, the Stalker can be swiftly manipulated.

Close to the receiver, the handguard has what appears to be QD sling sockets on either side. In our tests, we found these sockets to be non-functional, at least with the QD swivels we had handy. If you plan to use a QD two-point sling setup with the Stalker, we recommend adding an M-LOK QD socket to the handguard at a position of your choosing and using this instead of the handguard sockets.

The receiver of the LT-44 Stalker is significantly styled up to match real steel "Billet" receivers, providing modern looks to pair with its ambidextrous fire controls. The fire selector is positioned just above the pistol grip on either side and offers 3 modes of fire: SAFE, SEMI and AUTO, with a 90-degree throw between each mode. This makes the selector easy to switch, but not so easy that it can be knocked out of position accidentally. The fire selector is also an enhanced design, and this, paired with its ambidextrous functionality, makes it fantastic for use in all weather, with or without gloves, left or right-handed!

The magazine release is on the right side of the magazine well and is also an extended design with a secondary mag release on the opposite side, accessible for either left or right-handed users with the tip of the trigger finger. The charging handle, located at the top rear of the receiver, is also ambidextrous, allowing it to be pulled from either side with a single finger, in line with modern AR-15 shooting doctrine. Ambidextrous controls are the primary improvement in Lancer's Gen.2 NSR line, providing a more advanced look and ensuring left-handed shooters are at no disadvantage.

Pulling back the charging handle will open the dust cover and retract the mock bolt carrier to allow access to the rotary HOP-up adjuster. This is the latest HOP-up unit design for the M4/AR15 and provides finer increments of adjustment and holds its setting more effectively when compared to the older gear-style HOP-up unit.

The trigger is a flat-style trigger, pairing well with the modernised "billet" style receiver. The trigger guard is an enlarged and built into the receiver, which allows easy access to the trigger when wearing gloves and improves the overall strength of the receiver. The pistol grip is a modern ergonomic design with a filled backstrap and a reduced grip angle, allowing for more comfortable shooting in CQB when you are running the stock fully collapsed.

The Stalker also includes a dummy forward assist button to keep the rifle looking faithful to the real MK18 MOD.1. Present on the right side of the upper receiver, the forward assist is a separate moving part which can be pressed in but does not affect the function of the AEG.

At the rear of the receiver, we are treated to an ambidextrous sling plate, which is constructed from steel, providing ample strength to support the Stalker on a single-point sling. This sling point can also be paired with a front sling point (available separately) if you prefer a two-point sling setup for better stability when moving with the rifle stowed. The high-density polymer AR buffer tube mounts directly following the sling point, offering 6 positions of adjustment for the Lancer Tactical "NSR" stock, making it suitable for any body type.

The NSR stock can be adjusted by holding the adjustment lever on the bottom of the stock and pulling the stock out to the desired length. A modern, low-profile design with a rolled toe for ease of use with body armour, the NSR is a fantastic stock, taking inspiration from some of the latest and greatest real steel designs. The butt plate is rubber, offering plenty of grip for wet-weather skirmishes, and the adjustment lever has texture on it to ensure you can make effective stock adjustments in the field.

The battery compartment of the Stalker is inside either the buffer tube or the crane stock, and the choice of which you use depends on your battery. If you are using the buffer tube, a 7.4V 1450mAh LiPo stick battery is ideal, though you may need to leave the stock extended in order to fit it comfortably. To get into the buffer tube, simply pull the stock adjustment lever out and with it held in place, the stock can be slid off entirely to the rear.

The other option is to make use of the battery compartment inside the stock itself, which can be accessed by pressing the two protruding tabs at the toe of the stock and then pushing them through. With this done, the butt plate can be lifted free, revealing a Deans battery connector to which you mount your battery. If you are stowing your battery inside the NSR stock, you can fit a 7.4V 1300mAh LiPo in nunchuck configuration.

If you're in search of a sleek, modern build with ambidextrous controls which weighs practically nothing, the Lancer Tactical LT-44 Gen.2 Stalker NSR M4/AR-15 AEG is a great shout. Accessory-ready with proven internals and elite Special Forces-style looks, the LT-44 Stalker is a solid skirmish platform which is ready for anything!

Features

• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Great accuracy potential
• Rotary HOP-up unit - The latest design for the M4/AR15
• 14mm CCW male threaded outer barrel - Alloy construction, ready for a tracer!
• High density polymer receiver, handguard & buffer tube - Lightweight and scratch-resistant
• M-LOK handguard - 20mm Picatinny rail on top, M-LOK at 3, 6, & 9 o'clock
• Modernised "Billet" style receiver - Mimics the looks of the latest real steel AR-15s
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or scope
• Ergonomic pistol grip with refined grip angle - Greater comfort with the stock collapsed
• Enlarged trigger guard - Built into the receiver, extra room for gloves
• Ambidextrous fire selector switch - Easy mode changes for left or right-handed shooters
• Ambidextrous charging handle - Easy HOP-up access from either side
• Ambidextrous magazine release - Extended design, drop mags from the left or right side
• Ambidextrous sling plate - Steel construction, perfect for a single-point sling
• Flip-up aperture iron sights pre-installed - Spring-assisted for rapid deployment
• 6-Position M4/AR-15 buffer tube - Compatible with aftermarket M4/AR15 stocks
• NSR battery stock - A modern stock design which takes crane-style batteries
• QD Sling socket on the NSR stock - Ready for a QD sling swivel
• Rubber butt plate - Ample grip, with or without body armour
• Version 2 Gearbox:
  • Reinforced alloy shell
  • 18:1 Steel gears
  • 8mm Bushings
  • Polymer piston with full steel tooth rack
  • Quick-change spring system
• Rear-wired: Deans connector - Recommended battery: 7.4V 1300mAh LiPo in nunchuck config
• Compatible with M4/AR-15 AEG magazines - Plenty of spares available!

Package Includes

• Lancer Tactical LT-44 Gen.2 Stalker NSR M4/AR-15 AEG
  • 130rnd Medium capacity magazine
  • Flip-up iron sights