Since colt owns the rights to the ar15 name most manufacturers use slight variations on the name such as arx, a4 or, more cleverly, predatar. Buy ar15 parts and accessories for your ar10, lr308, m4 rifle. Backup ar15 iron sights provide critical redundancy in your ar15 setup. Book publishing firm founded in 1970 by peder lund and robert k. Decades ago i wrote in the atlantic about the creation of the ar15, which was the predecessor of the militarys m16 combat rifle and which now. The army didnt want to develop the ar15, but civilian company colt bought the manufacturing rights from armalite and began marketing the ar15 around the world with an aggressive and enthusiastic. In gun digest book of the ar15 learn everything you need to know about the ar15 operating system and how to upgrade, maintain and customize yours. Armalite sold the patent and trademarks to colts manufacturing company in 1959. In december 1961, secretary of defense robert mcnamara authorized a purchase of 1,000 ar15s. But bewareit is really loud and will annoy people next to you. The ar15 can fulfill roles such from a long range precision rifle to a close quarters combat cqb carbine by just switching out the upper and mating it with the lower.
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Fixed, folding, tritium, 45 degree sights we have them all. At this time, eugene stoner leaves the armalite company, taking a position as a consultant at colt. Receiver, upper, ar15 billet, assembly wilson combat. Wilson combat mlok rail cover, 4 slot, package of 3, flat dark earth. The precision armament m472 severe duty is one of the best recoil reducing brakesplus it had the least reticle movement after firing. Topics include firing positions, zeroing, rapid semiauto and fullauto shooting, suppressive and quick fire techniques, engaging moving targets. Larry vickers of vickers tactical is a special operations combat veteran. The armalite ar15 is a selectfire, aircooled, gasoperated, magazinefed rifle manufactured in the united states between 1959 and 1964. We also carry a great selection of ar15 ammo, red dot sights and sturdy slings to help fully customize your rifle.
Army training program for the m16 rifle provides a concise rundown on the weapons operation characteristics and outlines military marksmanship principles and drills. Veetek witkowski holds a newly assembled ar15 rifle at the stag arms. Patrick sweeney is the author of many of gun digest books bestselling titles, including gun digest book of the 1911, vols. This build is what i consider a combat reliable, well balanced, accurate and durable. James sullivan, the xar15 was the beginning of the extremely successful ar15 dynasty institute of military technology collection. The m16 rifle, officially designated rifle, caliber 5. The ar15 was eventually adopted into the us army inventory as the wellknown m16 while colt also took the rifle to the civilian market as the colt ar15 a registered company trademark and these were completed as semiautomatic rifles beginning sales in 1963. How to shoot your m16ar15 in training and combat by paladin. Full color prints on premium quality photo paper stock. The ar 15 has proven itself reliable, rugged, and accurate making it a goto choice for home defense, competitive shooting, and more. Find ar15 parts for performance and personalization at prices that stay in your budget at cheaper than dirt.
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