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Limited Production 18″ AR-15 Barrels and Uppers from Sionics

By on May 20, 2015 in Guns

Sionics Weapon Systems has released their SPR barrels for purchase separately or assembled in limited production upper receiver groups. These are the same barrels that they designed for the Matt Axelson tribute rifle project that Sionics was a part of and it shoots very well by all accounts.

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These 416R stainless barrels are 18″ in length. They have a 1 in 8″ twist, .223 Wylde chamber, rifle length gas system, and M4 barrel extension. The profile is a slightly heavy, SPR type profile. The barrel ships with a gas block and is dimpled to make installation easy.

Sionics is offering three uppers featuring this barrel. The main difference between them is the hand guard. There are two Geissele SMR options and a 15″ Samson Evo option. Each upper includes their excellent NP3 coated bolt carrier group. Considering that these uppers feature a great barrel and come with a bolt carrier group, it is hard to beat their pricing.

If you have been shopping for a precision AR-15 upper, act fast.

Magpul at SOFIC

By on May 19, 2015 in Guns

Magpul knows that SOFIC offers a lot of ground to cover and it can wear you out. Stop by their booth to recharge with food and drinks in the Magpul Whiskey Locker. See the image below for details.

magpul SOFIC

Faxon Firearms “Gunner” Profile AR-15 Barrels

By on May 19, 2015 in Guns

Faxon Firearms is making a name for themselves in the AR-15 barrel market by offering good quality barrels at very competitive prices and by not being afraid to try some new things. They are listening to potential customers and making some very unique barrels. The most recent evidence of that is their new Gunner profile barrels.

The Gunner profile has a tapered profile under the hand guards, a .625 gas block diameter, and is turned down to a lightweight profile in front of the gas block. It is sort of like a “SOCOM” profile barrel except thinner. These are initially available in 18″ and 20″ lengths which makes them some of the new lighter weight options available in these lengths. Eventually, Faxon will be offering them in 14.5″ and 16″ length as well.

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Specs:

  • Barrel Material: 4150 CMV Steel
  • Barrel Type: Button Rifled
  • Barrel Caliber: 5.56
  • Barrel Twist: 1:8
  • Barrel Length: 18” or 20″
  • Barrel Profile: “Gunner” Hybrid/Light/Pencil
  • Barrel Gas System: Rifle
  • Inside Finish: QPQ Nitride
  • Outside Finish: QPQ Nitride
  • Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
  • Gas Block Diameter: .625″ (1.1″ Journal)
  • Gas Port Diameter: TBD
  • Barrel Extension: M4
  • Weight: 1.46 lbs (18″) 1.55 lbs (20″)
  • Magnetic Particle Inspected!

Sage Dynamics Edition PWS DI Rifle (SD-1)

By on May 18, 2015 in Guns, Tactics and Training

The new SD-1 Rifle from Sage Dynamics and PWS offers a lot of features along with a heaping helping of training. There have been many special edition rifles with instructor’s names on them before and some of them even came with training vouchers. However, the SD-1 comes with three vouchers for training with Aaron Cowen of Sage Dynamics. Three!

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The rifle itself is very well appointed. It is built around a PWS DI carbine with some nice options hand picked by Aaron.

  • PWS DI 16″ barrel, Isonite QPQ® treated. 1:8 twist

  • .223 Wylde chamber

  • PWS FSC556 Muzzle Device (still one of the best comps on the market)

  • Gemtech Suppressed Bolt Carrier Group

  • CMC Flat Profile 3.5 Pound Single Stage Trigger

  • PWS Enhanced Buffer Tube

  • PWS Lightweight 15″ Keymod rail

  • 7075 aluminum upper and lower receiver

  • Magpul MOE grip

  • Magpul STR Stock

  • Magpul BUS Sights

  • Kryptek Typhon finish with Sage logo lower and “SD-1” marked upper

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