Top Magpul AR 15 parts? By the year 1959, the Armalite Company was in the middle of some extreme financial problems, and were unable to manufacture or experiment more with their new rifle. To combat this, they ultimately sold off the design of the AR 15 to another gun manufacturer, Colt. Colt would later go on to become one of the biggest producers of the AR 15 platform for a great length of time. Around that same time, gun manufacturer Remington Arms was in the process of developing a new, small diameter cartridge with increased velocity, specifically for use as a medium-range rifle caliber. This .223 cartridge was then used as the basis of Stoner’s designed scaled-down AR 10 that he was experimenting with. This later went on to be named the Armalite Rifle 15, or AR 15 as we commonly know it as today.
A mounting system will allow you to install a wide variety of accessories to your AR 15, such as slings, sights, lasers, lights, bipods, forward grips, and whatever else you may want on your firearm. In today’s market, there are three main types of mounting systems: Picatinny, keymod, and M-LOK. For many years, the picatinny rail system has been the standard and preferred system used by both military and law enforcement. This system uses dovetail angles and grooves to allow you to mount anything you want so long as it is compatible. These system can also be used for the quad rail, or “quad” when there are four rails on each side of the rifle: top, bottom, left and right. The downside to using the picatinny system, and why it is slowly losing popularity year after year, is how heavy it is. Because the other two systems use machine cut-outs for attaching accessories, they are much lighter.
A common misconception about cold hammer forging is the “cold” part of the process. These barrels are usually done at room temperature. The pressure that is then generated creating these barrels does heat them up a bit, and the barrels must also be stress-relieved by further heating after forging. While this whole process can be done by heating up the barrels to extreme temperatures, today’s technology does not require it and is why it is called “cold” hammer forging. Discover additional information at AR 15 Parts.
16″ 5.56 NATO Super Slim Upper Assembly: For a slightly slimmer and lighter option, please know that we do offer the 16” 16″ 5.56 NATO Super Slim Upper Assembly. It features a 5.56 M4 Profile 1:7 Twist Barrel (QpQ Nitride), Carbine Length Gas System, our 15″ Ultra Light M-LOK Hand Guard, .750 Steel Gas Block (QpQ Nitride), 7075-T6 Forged Upper Receiver, Elite Muzzle Brake (QpQ Nitride). The Stag 15 VRST S3 Upper features a 5.56x45mm NATO chamber 16″ 1/7 chrome lined barrel with a 13.5″ free float M-LOK handguard and A2 birdcage flash hider. Also included with this upper assembly is a Mil Spec Bolt Carrier And charging Handle…so you have everything you need in one convenient and affordable package.
Black Rifle Depot is a family owned and operated AR 15 Parts and AR 15 Accessories wholesale distributor based out of Bakersfield California. We offer a large variety of AR 15 Parts such as AR 15 Complete Uppers, AR 15 Barrels, AR 15 Bolt Carriers, AR 15 Handguards and AR 15 Lower Build Kits to customize your AR 15 Rifle from some of the top manufactures in the industry such as Aero Precision, Anderson Manufacturing, Faxon, Magpul Industries, and Odin works. With our continuous growing inventory and competitive prices, make Black Rifle Depot your one stop shop for AR 15 Parts and AR 15 Complete Uppers. Find additional info on here.
Early model handguards for the M16 were triangular in shape, and extended down the length of the barrel to the front sight block. At the time of its inception, this was a huge leap forward in firearm design as the handguard, the buttstock, and the pistol grip were all made of lightweight plastic instead of the traditional wood furniture used in guns like the M1 Garand. This was the beginning of the lightweight and functional handguards that we now know and use today. Handguards make a huge difference when it comes to each individual AR 15, from things such as appearance, weight, and function. While we mentioned that the main function of a handguard is to protect a shooter’s hand from the heat from the barrel while shooting, many accessories can also be added to aid in shooting such as angled back up iron sights, lights, lasers, or forward grips. Taking the time to find and use the right handguard for you and your shooting style is very important to having the perfect AR 15!