The Safir T-15 is a semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Safir Arms of Turkey. The weapon is an AR-15 derivative intended for civilian and police use, but Safir arms also makes selective-fire version of the same design as the T-16, which is intended for military use. For countries that prohibit civilian ownership of semi-automatic firearms, a manually-operated version of T-15 is available. The T-15 and T-16 rifles come with different layouts, with fixed or telescoping buttstock, and with fixed "M16A2-style" carrying handle or flat-top "M16A3-style" upper receivers. Carbine versions of both rifles also available with same modifications, and with various barrel lengths depending on customer/legal preferences.
Another interesting feature of the Safir T-15 is that it can be easily converted to 36 gauge semi-automatic shotgun with installation of the T-14 shotgun upper receiver, made by the same company.
| Safir T-15 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rifle Carbine Assault rifle (T-16) |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Safir Arms |
| Variants | T-15 T-16 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas |
| Feed system | 30 round STANAG magazine |
| Sights | Iron / STANAG rails |
