Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition
Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition manufactures complete firearms and parts at their Sparta, Michigan facility. Unlike dealers who stock inventory, GLFA builds your rifle to order—10 days from FFL receipt or order placement. This direct-to-consumer model keeps prices competitive without dealer mark...
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Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition manufactures complete firearms and parts at their Sparta, Michigan facility. Unlike dealers who stock inventory, GLFA builds your rifle to order—10 days from FFL receipt or order placement. This direct-to-consumer model keeps prices competitive without dealer markups.
The .223 Wylde is GLFA's flagship product and top seller. At $799.95, it delivers what customers describe as match-grade accuracy in a practical platform.
Specs that matter: - 16" heavy barrel (HBAR) in either 4150 Nitride or 416R stainless - .223 Wylde chamber (shoots both .223 REM and 5.56 NATO) - 7075 aluminum upper and frame - M4 feed ramps, full picatinny rail handguard - 6.8 lbs, 33.25" overall length - Included muzzle brake, mil-spec trigger, 30-round magazine - 10 Cerakote color options
What owners say: > "Stacking holes at 100-150 yards. Makes for a really nice ranch/truck gun." — Shane H.
"Ran this unit 3+ years hog hunting in rain, mud, and dirt. 300+ yard drops to close range. Not a single malfunction." — Jody, hunting content creator.
"Law enforcement deputy here. Ran 2,000+ rounds through a patrol rifle course. Ran amazing with no malfunctions." — Dan Perry.
A patrol rifle instructor with an Army vet mentor praised it against "bigger brand name options." After 3,000 rounds over 2 years, one owner's only complaint was overgassing—solved with a $40 adjustable gas block.
- •.223 Wylde Rifle – 10 color options, $799.95
- •.223 Wylde Pistol – Short-barreled variant
- •.350 Legend Rifle – Intermediate cartridge option
- •.450 Bushmaster Rifle – Heavy brush gun, $979.95
- •.308 Winchester – 16" Nitride, $968–$1,035
- •6.5 Creedmoor – Long-range precision
- •.243 Winchester – Lighter recoil option
- •Striker Series – Modern polymer-framed design
- •1911 Models – Classic .45 ACP platform
- •Synergy 1911DS – Dual-stack magazine variant
- •.300 WIN Magnum
- •.270 Winchester
- •30-06 Springfield
- •7mm Rem Mag
GLFA offers three add-on bundles with 20% savings:
| Bundle | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bundle #1 | Sling, adapter, fiber optic iron sights | $68.80 |
| Bundle #2 | Sling, adapter, red/green dot sight | $103.99 |
| Bundle #3 | Sling, adapter, iron sights, Rise Armament Rave 140 trigger | $172.79 |
Barrel finish options: - 4150 CRMOV Nitride (corrosion-resistant) - 416R Stainless Steel (precision finish)
Beyond complete rifles, GLFA manufactures and sells: - AR-15 and AR-10 barrels - Complete upper receivers - M-Lok handguards (aluminum 6061) - Gas blocks and tubes - Muzzle brakes (6-degree forward design) - Flash cans - Thread protectors (1/2 x 28 and other patterns)
Compatible with major brands: Amend2 magazines, Winchester ammunition, Federal primers, Rise Armament triggers.
Magazine Compatibility: All GLFA AR-15s accept standard Amend2 30-round magazines. Long-action rifles use their own mag systems. Check caliber before ordering mags.
1. Order online at glfallc.com 2. Send your FFL's signed license to [email protected] with your name and order number 3. Build begins within 10 days of FFL receipt 4. Receive shipping notification or local pickup availability 5. Maximum 5 units per order
- •Special jurisdictions: Contact them before purchasing if shipping to CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, or VT.
Every GLFA firearm comes with a lifetime warranty. Full details on returns and repairs available on their website. They maintain an extensive FAQ covering ammunition recommendations, instruction manuals, and FFL transfer procedures.
- •Accuracy from box: Multiple reviewers reported tight groups immediately—no break-in period
- •Reliability under field use: Hog hunters, law enforcement, and competition shooters report thousands of rounds with minimal issues
- •Value vs. premium brands: Customers compare favorably to Springfield, Smith & Wesson, Bushmaster, and Daniel Defense at a fraction of the price
- •Build quality: Heavy barrel (HBAR), precision-machined uppers, quality components throughout
- •Customer-first design: Included muzzle brake, threaded barrel, full rail system, and easy-upgrade trigger system
Contact: - Phone: (616) 887-6808 - Address: 275 Hickory St, Sparta, MI 49345 - Email: [email protected] or [email protected]