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Robar PolymAR-15

Robar is developing an AR-15 with a polymer upper and lower receiver called the PolymAR-15. The fact that Robar is putting their name on a polymer upper receiver is interesting. I know of at least one polymer lower with a good track record but no polymer uppers with a solid reputation. However, I am willing to give a company like Robar some attention and if they can make it work it will be big news.

They claim to have a prototype that has shot over 45,000 rounds without cleaning or lubrication. As you might expect, the PolyAR-15 makes use of Robar’s NP3 coating which is self lubricating. Everything in the firearm is treated with a Robar finish of some kind. They are also claiming sub-MOA accuracy and a weight around 5 pounds.

It will be interesting to see the price point. Typically polymer has been used in AR-15s to reduce the cost but it is hard to imagine that a Robar firearm will be inexpensive.

In the video below, they also reveal that they are working on a polymer fore-end. I can only assume that because drop-in polymer hand guards already exist and the context of the video that they are referring to a polymer free-float rail which would definitely be unique and interesting.

I for one will be anxiously waiting to see if Robar can pull this off or if this is the second coming of the Carbon-15.

Geissele Raptor Charging Handle

The Raptor Charging Handle is not new but this Geissele Automatics branded version is. This is the same great AXTS Raptor that you love with the same easy to grasp levers, massive roll pins, and 7075 aluminum construction. Check it out at Geissele Automatics.

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