Sionics Weapon Systems is testing a new 18″ stainless barrel with black Melonite finish. Their previous 18″ stainless barrel had a bead blast finish and was well known for providing excellent accuracy. If the new barrel can provide the same level of accuracy along with a more durable and less bright finish, it should be a winner.
SIONICS Weapon Systems has several St. Patrick’s Day Specials that will be available through the weekend. There are some great deals but I think the pick of the litter is their SIONICS CORE Bundle that includes one of their excellent barrels, their NP3 coated bolt carrier group, and one of their EMS Triggers for $369.95 and you get to pick the barrel contour!
St. Patrick’s Day Specials at SIONICS
Sionics Weapon Systems now offers in-house laser engraving. You can contact them directly for details.
If you want to build an AR-15 under 5 pounds, you are going to have to get a little creative and it’s going to cost you. However, you don’t have to start skeletonizing things that shouldn’t be skeletonized or using exotic materials to build a rifle that will still carry light and function reliably.
SIONICS recently posted a picture of one of their Patrol Three Rifles on a scale. It weighs in at a scant 6.1 pounds with top quality, standard parts and in a ready to shoot configuration (with sights).
How do they do it? Did they flute the bolt carrier or use aluminum where you should use steel? Nope. This rifle still has a proper M16 BCG and other reliable, full weight parts. They just make use of a smart barrel profile and quality, lightweight hand guard. Those are the same places you should start when shedding weight. Or… Just check out a Patrol Three at SIONICS.
SIONICS Weapon Systems has introduced a new Short Side Lever for their Ambidextrous Safety. The new lever is shorter on the ejection port side of the AR-15 to provide more clearance for the shooter’s trigger finger.
The new Short Side Lever will be standard equipment on all SIONICS rifles going forward or it can be purchased separately. It comes with a selector spring and detent when purchased separately.
