Ballistic Advantage previously released their new, lightweight BA Hanson .625 profile in their Premium Series which feature 416R stainless barrel steel. Now they have released the same profiles in their Performance Series which feature 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with a QPQ Corrosion Resistant Finish inside and out. The barrel extensions are coated with FailZero NiB.
The Performance Series BA Hanson .625 are available in 10.3″ with carbine gas, 14.5″ with mid-length gas, and 16″ with mid-length gas. Each of them comes with a pinned low profile gas block included in the price and speaking of price… They are available at an introductory price directly from Ballistic Advantage.
Two words: Belt… Fed… That’s all you need to know about the ARES Defense Belt-Fed MCR Lite that was introduced at NASGW.
From ARES Defense:
ARES Defense Systems, the country’s leading manufacturer of innovative, mission-configurable firearms, parts and accessories announced the introduction of its belt-fed MCR® Lite at NASGW in New Orleans. The MCR® Lite is an upper receiver assembly that fits standard AR15/M4 lower receivers and just like the full-featured MCR® (Mission Configurable Rifle) upper receivers, it features gas-piston operation, a true (3 second) quick-change barrel assembly and the ability to feed from M27 linked ammunition belts or standard AR magazines at the shooter’s discretion.
“ARES Defense built its business on our belt-fed rifles and upper receiver assemblies which among others, have been purchased by civilians, US government and militaries overseas.” says Geoffrey Herring, President-CEO of ARES Defense. “At 8.5 lbs, the MCR® is the lightest and most portable belt-fed in the world and like all ARES Defense products is 100% Made in the USA. We recently released an engineering test video of our AMG-2 government model where we demonstrate a continuous 700-round burst of automatic fire to show the reliability of our belt-fed line. While the full-featured MCR® and AMG-2 models are a first choice for professional shooters, we wanted to provide a Lite model that allows recreational shooters to experience the thrill of our belt-fed systems at a fraction of the price of our full-feature models.”
The primary differences between the MCR® and the MCR® Lite is that the Lite model has a fixed gas port, aluminum feed tray, round feed roller housing and lighter barrel than the MCR®. Available for immediate shipment by ARES Defense and also being carried by distributors AMCHAR, RSR and others, the MCR® Lite carries an MSRP price tag of $2,995.
ARES Defense AMG-2 video demonstrating a 700-round burst can be found at the following link:
For more information, please email sales@aresdefense.com or contact ARES Defense by telephone at (321) 242-8410. Additional details available on the ARES Defense website: www.aresdefense.com
About ARES Defense
Since its founding in 1997, ARES Defense Systems has focused on the development of military small arms and accessories of unique versatility, innovation and exceptional quality for military, law enforcement and commercial customers. Engineered and manufactured with the highest quality American-made materials, ARES products are produced on state-of-the-art CNC machining centers in an ultra modern facility by a highly skilled workforce.
Headquartered on the USA’s Space Coast, ARES’ intense dedication to mission critical innovation has resulted in numerous patented advancements resulting in lighter, stronger, better performing weapons and accessories for the operator. To learn more about ARES Defense Systems visit www.aresdefense.com.
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Scalarworks has announced that their excellent, lightweight optics mounts will receive several upgrades including a switch from 6061-T6 aluminum to the stronger 7075-T6 alloy. They have also hinted at an entire line of mounts to support multiple optics and then dropped more than just a hint when they released the following photo.
In addition to the LDM for the Aimpoint Micro, you can expect to see mounts for the Aimpoint CompM4 and PRO, and Trijicon RMR and MRO.
Magpul just made my day. They are now shipping their PMAG30 AK/AKM GEN M3 magazines. If you listen carefully, you can hear AK shooters around the country tearing their wallets from their pockets.
The Magpul PMAG30 AK/AKM GEN M3 makes use of Magpul’s special sauce polymer throughout and features metal reinforced locking lugs. They also have all the features you have come to expect from Magpul’s magazines like a quality stainless spring, anti-tilt follower, paint pen marking matrix, and more.
The MSRP on these magazines is $26.95 and street prices will be lower. This should turn the metal reinforced, polymer AK magazine market upside down in the USA.
Features:
Impact and crush resistant polymer body
Stainless steel rear locking lug and reinforced front lug and spine for increased durability
Constant-curve internal geometry for smooth feeding
Anti-tilt, self-lubricating follower for increased reliability
Long life stainless steel spring
Ribbed gripping surface and aggressive front and rear texture for positive magazine handling
Paint pen dot matrix panels on the bottom of the body to allow for identification marking
Flared floorplate aids magazine handling and disassembly yet is slim enough for use with most pouches
