#Ar-15

I’ll tell you right away that the most interesting feature of this AR-15 trigger is the removable or interchangeable trigger shoe. That feature is a part of what Airborne Arms calls M.S.A.T. (Modular Shooter Adaptive Trigger) technology. The trigger shoe attaches to the base via a T-slot and is held in place by a set screw.

In the first of many new products that Strike Industries now has notified us about, they are now offering the Phantom charging handle in a gray color. For those of you not familiar with the Phantom charging handle, it is an ambidextrous charging handle that uses a hidden spring clip to keep it in place instead of a latch. When the charging handle is in its resting position the spring clip engages the cutout that allows you to get the two ears on the charging handle shaft into the channel.

Schmeisser makes upgraded AR-15 buffer tube assembly. What makes it interesting to me is the approach of the company in product development. Instead of working on a development of a single aftermarket part, they have improved all the parts of the assembly (or subassembly). In this case, it is the buffer tube (receiver extension) assembly.

If you have a stock AR trigger that is a bit on the heavy side and don’t want to replace the trigger with an upgraded one, a reduced power spring kit from JP might just be the ticket. In this week’s Modification Minute we turn a gross 7 pound, 12-ounce trigger into a much more tolerable 4-pound trigger pull in no time.

Designed as a “go anywhere” hunting gun, the new ARC 300 from DoubleStar is a 300 BLK rifle that is built to be light and tough.  ARC stands for Always Ready Carbine, and it appears to be a good choice for home defense in addition to bagging Bambi.

As you may have heard, Taurus USA introduced a new AR platform rifle recently. The new gun, called the T4SA, appears to be a quality rifle based on the specs and information released by the company. When it starts shipping later this year, and the gun gets into the hands of shooters, we will find out if the T4SA is as good as it seems.

Smith & Wesson may be traditionally known as a handgun company, but it is a major player in the AR-15 market. The company’s latest rifle introduction is the M&P15 MOE SL.

Smoke Composites is a firearm accessories manufacturer located in Minden, Nevada. The company is specialized in making  carbon fiber parts for AR-15 rifles. As you can imagine their products have the main advantage of the carbon fiber material – they are extremely lightweight. Lightest version of their buffer tube/stock weighs less than 4 oz (112 grams (3.95 oz)).

You know that awesome stock you have been eyeing? That one that only comes in Mil-Spec diameter, but your rifle has a commercial diameter buffer tube? This week’s Modification Minute tackles that very problem by replacing the factory commercial buffer tube with a high-quality Brownells Mil-Spec buffer tube. Enjoy!

Some would argue that the current firearms market is oversaturated with AR style rifles. This may be true, but this will generally lead to a situation where prices on existing models are driven down, making them more affordable. I know I have seen quite a few sub-$500 AR-15 rifles lately. I suspect you have also.

Yes, a company called BRDC has made a prototype of an AK-47 style safety selector lever for AR-15 rifles. And it is not a “just for fun” project. It is an actual product that is being tested right now and will be available soon. This safety selector is called PROS System. PROS stands for Positive Reaction Obstructive Safety. Here is a video showing the prototype:

In our latest TFB Modification Minute we look at the installation of a Geissele Rapid Fire Trigger for the AR-15. It allows rapid fire shooting with a short pull, glass-like break and a fast reset.

In a recent announcement, the U.S. Government has released a 7 million dollar award modification notice for Colt Defense’s over 35 million dollar contract to provide M4 and M4A1s in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This modification notice specifically mentions the countries of Georgia, Lebanon, Iraq, Slovakia, Pakistan, and Bahrain.This latest modification tacks on another 7 million dollars for the additional countries, specifically mentioning the number of 8,730 M4/M4A1 carbines. The numbers bring this to around $800 per carbine, but we assume the actual cost per rifle is much lower with the extra cost being taken on by other equipment.

This new AR-15 trigger introduced by Viking Tactics is actually a collaboration of VTac with TriggerTech and Christensen Arms. Logos of all three companies are engraved on the trigger housing. The new trigger is called Truss because its appearance resembles one. As you can see it has a distinctive large and skeletonized flat trigger shoe.

There are several companies in the industry offering carbon fiber wrapped barrels. What makes BSF different is that their barrels are not carbon fiber wrapped, but they are carbon fiber sleeved or jacketed. Also, the carbon fiber sleeves of BSF barrels are perforated to aid cooling.