I received a few emails asking where the FNH USA Cold Hammer Forged AR-15 Barrels that were mentioned yesterday could be purchased. It turns out that they are already available for pre-order at Brownells in all configurations.
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Battle Arms Development BAD556-LW Lightweight 7075-T6 Receiver Set
I have been likening Battle Arms Development’s ultralight AR-15 OIP project as an F1 racing team where the tech developed for the track, exentually trickles down to daily drivers. Well, “eventually” will be this Thanksgiving. That is when Battle Arms Development will drop their new BAD556-LW Lightweight 7075-T6 Receiver Set. The teaser pictures are jaw dropping.
The receivers and other parts used in the OIP project are only available as a complete build through Brentwood Gunsmithing. The BAD556-LW Lightweight 7075-T6 Receiver Set will be available to anyone!
BROWE Tactical Optic
The new BROWE Tactical Optic (BTO) is essentially a lower cost alternative to the BROWE Combat Optic (BCO). It has a lower price due to the use 7075-T6 aluminum in the construction of the housing rather than the BCO’s titanium. The BTO still has all of the various reticle options, illumination colors, target light sensor, single button control, and the same quality glass so the change should be imperceptible to everyone but your wallet.
The BTO is being offered at a special introductory price directly from BROWE Inc.
Lipsey’s Vickers Tactical GLOCK Exclusives
Here is a bit of good news to start your day: Larry Vickers worked with Lipsey’s to bring some RTF2 textured Gen 3 GLOCK 17s and 19s back to market! The Gen 3 RTF2 frames are still my favorite GLOCKs even with the introduction of the Gen 4 frame.
It get’s better. These GLOCKs will have Flat Dark Earth colored frames, special serial numbers (0000LAV to 2499LAV for the G17 and 2500LAV to 4999LAV for the G19), the new Wilson Tactical Vickers sights (installed), 2 TangoDown/Vickers magazine baseplates, TangoDown/Vickers magazine release, and TangoDown/Vickers slide stop lever. If all of that isn’t enough, each one will also include a coupon for 10% training with the LAV himself.
Check out the G17 and G19 at Lipsey’s and head over to your local dealer to purchase one. The whole package costs just $100 over the standard dealer price which is pretty solid considering the sights and all the extra goodies.
FNH USA to Offer Cold Hammer Forged AR-15 Barrels
FNH USA provides Cold Hammer Forged AR-15 barrels to many manufacturers throughout the industry but until now, they haven’t offered barrels directly to the public. FN says these barrels are available at dealers now and their MSRP will be $349-379.00. They are chrome lined and MP tested.
From FNH USA:
“FN barrels are among the best in the world,” said Mark Cherpes, FN America President and CEO. “Our parent company, FN Herstal, has spent decades perfecting the art of making cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrels. This knowledge has transitioned and is the same process we use today in South Carolina. Top-quality materials, state-of-the-art equipment and rigorous quality testing produce the most precise, long-lasting barrels money can buy.”
“With the addition of this new AR-15 commercial barrel line, FN customers now have the option of upgrading their standard AR-15 barrel to an FN,” said Ken Pfau, Senior Vice President of Commercial and Law Enforcement Sales. “This will allow shooters to customize their AR-15 platforms with top-notch components that give them a great return on investment both on and off the range.”
FN America produces more than 20,000 barrels each month for a variety of military and commercial products sold in the U.S., including the FN 15™, M4/M4A1 carbines, M16 rifles, M249 SAWs, MK 48, MK 46, M240, M240C, M240E1, M240B and M240L machine guns, and the FNX™ and FNS™ pistol lines. Each is made from the highest quality steel available and is processed by more than $10 million in state-of-the-art equipment. All barrels undergo rigorous automated and manual quality testing to ensure they are free of micro-stresses and cracks that could affect performance. Any product that scores less than 100 percent is rejected.
For more information about the FN AR-15 commercial barrel line or other FN products, visit www.fnhusa.com.