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Disruptive Tech – 3D Printed AR-15 Lower

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Tactical Fanboy picked this up the other day. Despite assertions elsewhere, by no means is this the first 3D printed firearm. It’s starting to make its way into the Main Stream Media and of course timing couldn’t be better so the ‘plastic’ gun and ‘anyone can print a gun’ talk has already started. To be sure, 3D printing is the next big thing. Industry is way out on front of Government on this issue as they are more concerned with patent and copyright infringement than anything else. Expect to see industry propose legislation to attempt to throttle printers in order to suppress certain types of items being produced.

The big issue in this instance is that a lower was produced. As far as ATF is concerned, that is the firearm. It is legal to build your own gun. However, as this technology proliferates, what would stop someone who cannot legally possess a firearm from printing critical parts and assembling a gun from the parts he couldn’t produce in house? A heavy question that balances liberty and social responsibility.

Will LE one day be on the lookout for unlicensed printers connecting to the network? Will everything we print have to be approved by a central server? Will printing certain items become illegal? These are all issues we will face in the not-too-distant-future. The capability presented by the 3D printer makes it an absolute Disruptive Technology.

HaveBlue of AR15.com has managed to create a working polymer AR-15 lower made from a 3D printer, specifically a mid 90’s Stratasys 3D printer. So far, the lower has been combined with a .22 LR upper, with over 200 rounds fired and no issues. A 5.56 upper was also used, with some feeding and extraction issues, however according to the creator this upper has also had problems with a standard aluminum lower.

A few other articles I’ve seen on this project have instantly jumped at the chance to (incorrectly) claim people now have the ability to create fully-functional firearms using just a 3D printer, so in the name of truth and fairness, I feel it’s important to mention that only the lower was created with the printer, not the trigger assembly and other required components.

AR-15.com thread detailing the project

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Daniel Defense Introduces EZ CAR Rail 9.0

Monday, July 30th, 2012

Daniel Defense has announced the latest addition to their EZ CAR family of accessories; the EZ CAR Rail™ 9.0, a handguard replacement option for AR’s with mid-length gas systems.

The two-piece EZ CAR Rail installs easily with no special tools or modifications to the rifle. It is a non-free float design that mounts to a standard delta ring and handguard cap (round or triangular) of a mid-length gas system with no modifications to the host weapon.

The EZ CAR 9.0 is precision machined from Aerospace Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum, and finished with Military Specification Type III Hardcoat Anodizing. It is 9.0 is 9.2” in length, 2.4” wide, has an inner diameter of 1.38”, and weighs in at just 12.4 ounces.

Daniel Defense believes this move will create yet more opportunity for enhancement to AR15s with factory installed plastic handguards. “In this case, it’s not about developing a brand new design. Expanding on an existing product to complement a mid-length gas system just made sense,” says Jordan Hunter, Director of Marketing for Daniel Defense. Backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, the EZ CAR™ 9.0 is a great alternative.

www.DanielDefense.com

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Gear Scout Offers 21 Grips Compared

Saturday, July 28th, 2012

For some reason the title “21 Grips Compared” reminds of “88 Lines about 44 Women”, but I digress. Gear Scout has gone to great lengths to photograph 21 different AR grips from side and rear views. He changed everyone of those pistol grips out as well, so by now he can do it with his eyes closed. Or, he’s got a wrist like a teenage boy, or maybe both.

At any rate, the result of his hard work is cool and the article should give you a good idea of how any one of these will fit and look on your AR-style gun.

Check it out at militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2012/07/27/21-ar-grips-compared

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Brownells AR15 Catalog

Friday, June 15th, 2012

Check out Brownells new catalog and save with this coupon.

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HSP Introduces New Adaptive Light Mounts

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Haley Strategic Partners has introduced the latest additions to their line of adaptive light mounts.

These mounts come in two flavors. The Dropwing variants are designed primarily for use with SOPMOD M4 configurations as well as tube-style fore ends and stay out of the way of IR laser systems. The Thorntail variants are intended for use with Picatinny rails.

The new mil620 mount is designed specifically for the SureFire Millennium series lights as well as the 620 series of lights.

Also new is the Thorntail SBR which is sure to become very popular. It is intended for weapons with 2″ or less of exposed barrel between the muzzle and rail.

haleystrategic.com

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Spartha Rail from STS

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Specialized Tactical Systems has introduced their new Spartha rail named after the Roman blade which replaced the shorter Gladius as the standard sword of the Roman Legion.

Manufactured from 6005 Aluminum it is 12.5″ in length. This free float rail includes thumb locating bars that are used to index your grip as well as mount Picatinny rail sections. In fact, you can mount Mil Std 1913 rails where you need them. The Spartha rail offers ample mounting space for these rail sections. Additionally, there is a full length Picatinny top rail that provides a consistent 12 o’clock rail segment from the rear of the receiver all the way out to the business end of the rail.

The Spartha rail ships with all required mounting hardware as well as one modular Picatinny rail and installation instructions. Offered in Black, FDE and OD.

www.specializedtactical.com

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B5 Systems – SOPMOD now on Facebook (upgrades coming)

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Soldier Systems Daily has covered B5 Systems since the beginning; there some new developments coming, including the lighter Bravo version and some ‘upgrades’ in construction (hopefully to be seen in use by mid-Summer).

The 160^th SOAR have used them, some of the numbered Groups have used them, and line infantry units are starting to pick them up. The Enhanced SOPMOD by B5 Systems has been seen in several interesting places overseas and by all accounts the troops using them really like them. The civilian version now has a little brother coming out, with some new features (a new latch, a quick detach anti-rotational sling swivel) and a textured surface.

From the new Facebook page; SOPMOD in a recent Disruptive Environment exercise in NYC. Photography by Jon Chang/Haley Strategic

B5 Systems is live now on Facebook, featuring some really nice photography of the SOPMOD in use (along with many other well-regarded products). The stocks are coming in MultiCam, A-TACs, FDE, black and others (all with color-matched hardware). Most of the new stocks will be coming with the anti-rotational QD, based on feedback from end users and training personnel, but they’ve already heard from some organizations that prefer them with a standard QD so both will probably remain in production.

Check out B5 Systems new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/B5Systems

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Remington Speaks Out on US Army M4 Carbine Award

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Remington issued this statement earlier today regarding their recent award for 24,000 M4A1 carbines by the US Army.

4/24/2012 MADISON, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”), a member of the Freedom Group family of companies, is pleased to announce the award of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of a maximum of 120,000 M4/M4A1 carbines by the US Army Contracting Command in Warren, Michigan, on Friday, April 20, 2012.

“It is a great honor to be awarded this contract from the United States Army,” said John Day, Vice President, Remington Defense Division, former Marine, and Iraq War Veteran. “Our workforce is extremely proud to be adding this combat-proven carbine to the Remington Defense family alongside our combat-proven sniper rifles, suppressors and shotguns. We will produce these carbines with the same diligence, attention to detail, and quality that snipers and shooters worldwide expect from Remington.”

The M4 and M4A1 carbines are the US Army’s primary individual combat weapons and will be produced by Remington to the US Army’s M4 technical data package. The Army has initially ordered 24,000 M4A1 carbines from Remington; deliveries will start in September, 2013.

“The innovation, quality and reliability of Remington rifles have made our company a leader in defense markets around the world,” said General Michael W. Hagee (USMC, Ret.), a Remington Arms board member and former Commandant of the Marine Corps.

“The chance to expand our strong military and defense presence producing M4s for the U.S. Army is a great opportunity,” added General George Joulwan (US Army, Ret.), also a Remington board member and former Supreme Allied Commander of Europe and head of NATO Forces. “We are proud and honored to serve those who serve all of us.”

Remington, in operation since 1816, is one of the oldest continuously operating manufacturers in the country. The M4 and M4A1 carbines will be produced at Remington’s core rifle manufacturing facility in Ilion, New York.

George Kollitides, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Group and Remington Arms, noted, “Over the past four years, we have made a substantial investment in Remington’s ability to compete in the government small arms space by modernizing our production facilities, focusing our research and development on end-user requirements, and ensuring consistent and repeatable quality in a high volume, high mix manufacturing environment. We see this award as proof that an American manufacturing company can still expand its product offerings and compete in this modern age to provide best in class weaponry to our troops defending freedom around the globe.”

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