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24 SAR Vol. 20, No. 4 MAY 2016 BLACK RIFLE AR-15 + AK-47 = ARAK-21. The ARAK platform is a self-contained, long-stroke, fully ambidextrous, multi-caliber upper receiver compat- ible with all mil-std AR-15s. With a monolithic upper rail, adjustable gas, and either right of left-hand ejection, the ARAK is a heavy-duty ready plat- form for any need. Model: ARAK-21 Species: AR-Compatible Upper Receiver & Complete Rifle Manufacturer: Faxon Firearms Website: www.faxonfirearms.com NRA Show Booth Number: 2458 Caliber: 5.56 NATO, 300 BLK, & 7.62x39 Russian (Others Coming) Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 32” w/ 16” Barrel (Folding Stock Compatible) Barrel Lengths Available: 12.5”, 16”, 20” Weight, Standard Model: 7.5 lbs, Unloaded (XRS Rifle) Rate of Fire: ~1150 RPM (Cyclic) MSRP: $1199 (Upper Only), $1899 (XRS Complete Rifle) Model: Houlding Wraith Species: AR-15 Manufacturer: Houlding Precision by Faxon Firearms Website: www.faxonfirearms.com NRA Show Booth Number: 2458 Caliber: 5.56 NATO Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 33” w/ 16” Barrel & Carbine Carbon Fiber Stock Barrel Lengths Available: 16” and 18” Weight, Standard Model: 6.0 Lbs, Unloaded Rate of Fire: ~800 RPM MSRP: $1199 (Upper Only), $1899 (XRS Complete Rifle) The perfect balance of precision, machining, performance, and versatility. The Houlding Wraith features a 15” carbon fiber handguard (full M-LOK compat- ibility) along with a carbon fiber stock for quick handling and a svelte allure. Featuring Faxon’s renowned FLAME barrels, the Wraith puts rounds downrange fast, accurate, and in-style.

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24SAR Vol. 20, No. 4 MAY 2016

BLACK RIFLE

AR-15 + AK-47 = ARAK-21. The ARAK platform is a self-contained, long-stroke, fully ambidextrous, multi-caliber upper receiver compat-ible with all mil-std AR-15s. With a monolithic upper rail, adjustable gas, and either right of left-hand ejection, the ARAK is a heavy-duty ready plat-form for any need.

Model: ARAK-21

Species: AR-Compatible Upper Receiver & Complete Rifle

Manufacturer: Faxon Firearms

Website: www.faxonfirearms.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 2458

Caliber: 5.56 NATO, 300 BLK, & 7.62x39 Russian (Others Coming)

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 32” w/ 16” Barrel (Folding Stock Compatible)

Barrel Lengths Available: 12.5”, 16”, 20”

Weight, Standard Model: 7.5 lbs, Unloaded (XRS Rifle)

Rate of Fire: ~1150 RPM (Cyclic)

MSRP: $1199 (Upper Only), $1899 (XRS Complete Rifle)

Model: Houlding Wraith

Species: AR-15

Manufacturer: Houlding Precision by Faxon Firearms

Website: www.faxonfirearms.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 2458

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 33” w/ 16” Barrel & Carbine Carbon Fiber Stock

Barrel Lengths Available: 16” and 18”

Weight, Standard Model: 6.0 Lbs, Unloaded

Rate of Fire: ~800 RPM

MSRP: $1199 (Upper Only), $1899 (XRS Complete Rifle)

The perfect balance of precision, machining, performance, and versatility. The Houlding Wraith features a 15” carbon fiber handguard (full M-LOK compat-ibility) along with a carbon fiber stock for quick handling and a svelte allure. Featuring Faxon’s renowned FLAME barrels, the Wraith puts rounds downrange fast, accurate, and in-style.

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Model: STAR 10B

Species: AR-10

Manufacturer: DoubleStar

Website: www.star15.com

NRA Show Booth Number: Booth 4409

Caliber: .308

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 41”

Barrel Lengths Available: 18”

Weight, Standard Model: 9.8 lbs

Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto

MSRP: $2566.69

DoubleStar’s new STAR10-B™ in .308 merges supreme accuracy, unfailing reli-ability and blazing-fast operation. Destined to rule the range, match and hunting field, the STAR10-B™ elevates the power and precision of the AR-10 platform to a new level. Featuring a billet upper and lower receiver, ACE™ Hammer™ stock and Bull-seye™ muzzle brake, this beast is a real heavy hitter.

Model: Always Ready Carbine (ARC)

Species: AR-15

Manufacturer: DoubleStar

Website: www.star15.com

NRA Show Booth Number: Booth 4409

Caliber: 5.56

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 35.5”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16”

Weight, Standard Model: 6.8 lbs, unloaded

Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto

MSRP: $1370.74

Everything changes over time including your patrol rifle. New for 2016 is the ARC™ (Al-ways Ready Carbine™). Starting with a 16” lightweight, Nitride barrel wrapped with a 15” Samson Evolution handguard for the ability to put rails where you need them. An Ergo Sure Grip ensures a sturdy grasp and the ACE™ So-com™ stock is designed with door breaching in mind. The ARC™ comes equipped with Sam-son Manual Folding Front and Rear sights.

MANUFACTURER GUIDE

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26SAR Vol. 20, No. 4 MAY 2016

Model: H.C.A.R. (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)

Species: Tactical BAR

Manufacturer: Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc

Website: http://www.ohioordnanceworks.com/hcar

NRA Show Booth Number: 6047

Caliber: .30-06

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 38.25 in. (16” Barrel); 42.25 in. (20” Barrel)

Barrel Lengths Available: 16”/20”

Weight, Standard Model: 11.75 lbs. (16” Barrel); 12.5 lbs. (20” Barrel)

Rate of Fire: Semi-automatic

MSRP: $4,399.99

The H.C.A.R. combines the best of Browning’s ideas, today’s tactical options and accessories, and cutting edge engineering to deliver the most versatile .30-06 weapon system to date:

• Rugged 8620 steel receiver is relief cut for weight reduction

• Flat-top picatinny rail allows custom optic choices and back-up sights

• Industry standard 5/8-24 barrel thread allows for flash suppressor/muzzle brake

• Hand-guard’s four picatinny rails provide abundant accessory options

• Includes thirty-round, high capacity magazines

• For MORE visit: www.ohioordnanceworks.com/hcar

What really sets the Renegade + apart is the Gen 4 POF-USA billet lower receiver and POF-USA Ultimate Bolt Carrier Group. This receiver is completely ambidextrous and includes our flat 3.5lb match grade trigger with KNS Preci-sion anti-walk pins – match ready right out of the box. The magic in the upper receiver is held within our Ultimate Bolt Carrier Group. NP3 coated for maximum protection & reliabili-ty, integrated gas key and the POF-USA Roller Cam Pin upgrade installed from the factory. If there ever was a direct impingement rifle that exceeds all expectations, the Renegade + is it.

Model: Renegade (+)

Species: AR-15

Manufacturer: Patriot Ordnance Factory

Website: POF-USA.COM

NRA Show Booth Number: 2753

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 33.5” Collapsed/37.5” Extended

Barrel Lengths Available: 16.5” Barrel

Weight, Standard Model: 6.4 lbs

Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto

MSRP: $1,899.99

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WWW.SMALLARMSREVIEW.COM 27 SAR Vol. 20, No. 4

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Model: CZ 805 Bren S1 Carbine

Manufacturer: CZ-USA

Website: cz-usa.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 2759

Caliber: .223/ 5.56x45

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 39”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16.2”

Weight, Standard Model: 8.02 lbs

MSRP: $1,999

The Bren is now available in carbine form with a 16.2” barrel. Equipped with the factory’s folding adjustable stock, it also has a new set of flip-up adjustable iron sights. Chambered in .223/5.56 and using the ubiquitous STANAG magazine from the AR16/M16, it easily accepts optics and lights on its top and bottom Picatinny rails. An effective two-port muzzle brake helps keep the Bren solidly on target and reduces recoil and muzzle flip.

Model: CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1 Carbine

Manufacturer: CZ-USA

Website: cz-usa.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 2759

Caliber: 9mm

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 34.75”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16.2”

Weight, Standard Model: 6.1 lbs

MSRP: $999

Available in two variants, the Scor-pion Carbine is a whole new animal. Building on the lauded submachine gun platform that first hit the US ci-vilian market in pistol form in 2015, the Carbine has a 16.5” barrel fitted with either a two-port compensator or a faux suppressor built specifical-ly for CZ-USA by SilencerCo. Fit with the factory’s folding adjustable stock, the Carbine features a number of US-made parts to make it fully 922(r) compliant. The newly-designed forend, covered in M-LOK attach-ment points keeps the profile slim while still big enough to swallow most pistol-caliber suppressors.

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28SAR Vol. 20, No. 4 MAY 2016

Model: 8500

Species: Ruger AR-556

Manufacturer: Ruger

Website: http://www.ruger.com/products/ar556/models.html

NRA Show Booth Number: #: 4323

Caliber: 5.56 NATO/ 2.23 REMINGTON

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended:

35.50”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16.0”

Weight, Standard Model: 6.5 lbs

Rate of Fire: Semi-automatic

MSRP: $799.00

The American-made direct impingement Ruger AR-556™ fea-tures forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers and a cold hammer-forged chrome-moly steel barrel with M4 feed ramp cuts. The AR-556’s carbine-length, flat-top, M4 design in-cludes Ruger® Rapid Deploy folding rear sight, milled F-height gas block with post front sight, forward assist, dust cover, and brass deflector. Other features include a telescoping six-position stock, improved trigger-reach grip, enlarged trigger guard and one 30-round Magpul® PMag®.

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Model: CDR15

Species: QUICK TAKE DOWN AR15 TYPE RIFLE

Manufacturer: DRD TACTICAL

Website: WWW.DRDTACTICAL.COM

NRA Show Booth Number: NA

Caliber: 5.56 NATO & 300BLK

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended:

34.5”

Barrel Lengths Available: 7.5”, 10.5” & 16”

Weight, Standard Model: 6.8 LBS

Rate of Fire: SEMI-AUTO, FULL AUTO(GOV SALES ONLY)

MSRP: $2091

DRD TACTICAL Designs and manufactures patented quick take down rifles in 5.56 Nato, 300BLK, 7.62 Nato, 6.5 Creedmore, 6.5x47 Lapua and 338 Lapua calibers. Perfect for easy transport/travel in brief case or back pack for that long hunt. All DRD rifles are made with USA made components.

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WWW.SMALLARMSREVIEW.COM 29 SAR Vol. 20, No. 4

Model: Stryke-X

Species: AR-15

Manufacturer: 556 Tactical

Website: www.556tactical.com

Caliber: .223 Wylde Match

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended:

33”-36.5”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16”

Weight, Standard Model: 6lbs 7oz

Rate of Fire: Semi-Automatic

MSRP: $1695.00

Model: ARX100

Species: ARX100

Manufacturer: Beretta USA Corp.

Website: www.beretta.com

Caliber: Booth #5222

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 5.56mm

Barrel Lengths Available: 35.75"

Weight, Standard Model: 16", 10.25"

Rate of Fire: 6.8 LBS

MSRP: Semi Automatic

MSRP $1,950

Model: SPR (Special Purpose Rifle)

Species: AR-15

Manufacturer: 556 Tactical

Website: www.556tactical.com

Caliber: .223 Wylde Match

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 35”-38.5”

Barrel Lengths Available: 18”

Weight, Standard Model: 6lbs 7oz

Rate of Fire: Semi – automatic

MSRP: $1,595.00

We at 556 Tactical LLC are pleased to release our Stryke-X and SPR rifles. Both feature our match grade 416R stainless 1:7 twist .223 Wylde barrels in 16” Hex Fluted (Stryke-X) and 18” Standard Fluted (SPR). We guarantee under 3/4 MOA accuracy using match grade ammo. Free float rail systems, competition triggers, and muzzle brakes, helps you stay on target faster, longer, and comfortably.

The ARX100 takes the concept of a modu-lar rifle to new levels, while maintaining an absolutely simple operation that make it ul-tra-reliable. With ambidextrous controls and ejection, easily-replaceable cold hammer forged barrel, lightweight polymer construc-tion, and virtually endless possibilities for customization, the ARX100 is adaptable to any firing scenario and is perfect for today’s most demanding tactical shooter.

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30SAR Vol. 20, No. 4 MAY 2016

Model: BAD556-LW

Species: (AR-15, etc.) AR-15

Manufacturer: Battle Arms Development, Inc.

Website: www.battlearmsdevelopment.com

SHOT Show Booth Number: 6206

Caliber: .223 Wylde

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 33.75"

Barrel Lengths Available: 16" Standard (7.5", 10.5", 14.5", 16", 18")

Weight, Standard Model: 5.5 lbs (without sights/optics & mag)

Rate of Fire: 750rds/min

MSRP: $3,350

Model: BAD-PDW

Species: (AR-15, etc.) AR-15

Manufacturer: Battle Arms Development, Inc.

Website: www.battlearmsdevelopment.com

SHOT Show Booth Number: 6206

Caliber: Multi / .223 Wylde

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 21" Collapsed to 26" Extended

Barrel Lengths Available: 7.5" (10.5", 14.5", 16" available)

Weight, Standard Model: Approx. 6lbs w/o Optics and Mag

Rate of Fire: 750rd/min

MSRP: $2,800 (without sights or optics)

Model: BR4 SPECTRE

Species: AR15 Style Rifle

Manufacturer: Battle Rifle Company

Website: www.battleriflecompany.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 2911

Caliber: 5.56mm, also available in 6.8 and 300 blackout

Overall Length StandardModel, Stock extended: 37 inches

Barrel Lengths Available: 11.5, 14.5 16 inches

Weight, Standard Model: 6.7lbs

Rate of Fire: Semi- 200 rpm

MSRP: $1195.00- 1295.00 in FDE

The BR4 SPECTRE is our free float version of our combat rifle. It is the #1 rifle we sell to Law Enforcement. The Extended rail allows for more area to attach lights, laser and optics. It’s tough construction allows it to stand up to the rigors of daily use and comes with features like ergo grips, over molded stock and single point back-plate. Cost effective and full featured, this rifle is ready to go.

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WWW.SMALLARMSREVIEW.COM 31 SAR Vol. 20, No. 4

Model: M-15™ LTC 16

Species: M-15™ (AR-15)

Manufacturer: Armalite

Website: www.armalite.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 5447

Caliber: 5.56x45mm / 7.62x39mm

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 35.3”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16”

Weight, Standard Model: 7lbs

Rate of Fire: Semi Auto

MSRP: $999 / $1099

Model: AR-10® PRC-260

Species: AR-10®

Manufacturer: Armalite

Website: www.armalite.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 5447

Caliber: .260

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 41.3”

Barrel Lengths Available: 20”

Weight, Standard Model: 11.4lbs

Rate of Fire: Semi-Automatic

MSRP: $3500

New for 2016, Armalite’s Light Tactical Carbine provides shooters with a durable, hard-hitting, modern sporting rifle in a streamlined and affordable package. With fea-tures like Armalite’s own free-floating tactical KeyMod handguard and low profile gas block, the LTC carries a modern profile in a light & scalable package. Weighing in at just 6 pounds, the M15LTC16 is the perfect choice for anyone appreciating simplicity, value, quality, and up-to-the-minute features in their AR. Also available in 7.62x39mm and 6.8SPCII configurations.

The all-new Armalite AR-10® PRC-260 is designed to be the ultimate semi-automatic precision rifle on the market. Using technology devel-oped in partnership with Surgeon Rifles and AWC Silencers, this pre-cision rifle offers a consistency in suppressed and unsuppressed con-figurations that aren’t available anywhere else. A proprietary selectable gas block makes optimization for suppressed or unsuppressed appli-cations a breeze. The Giessele Two Stage trigger provides crisp trig-ger pulls and reset that you expect out of a precision rifle. *Image shown includes optional Cerakote and optional AWC Sup-pressor, available at an additional cost.

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Model: BR4 TRIDENT

Species: AR15 style rifle

Manufacturer: Battle Rifle Company

Website: www.battleriflecompany.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 2911

Caliber: 5.56mm

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 37 inches

Barrel Lengths Available: 10.5, 16 inch

Weight, Standard Model: 6.6 lbs

Rate of Fire: Semi 200rpm

MSRP: $1595

The BR4 TRIDENT is our rifle specifically designed for Maritime Security (MARSEC) operations. Designed from the ground up to withstand months on the open water it’s lightweight and practical for its intended ap-plication. Specifically designed for wet weather opera-tions, this rifle is perfect for Coastal Operations, Riverine Operations, for Service on Islands and working in a fish and game environment

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32SAR Vol. 20, No. 4 MAY 2016

Model: YHM-8030 - 300 Blackout Pistol

Species: 300 Blackout Pistol

Manufacturer: Yankee Hill Machine

Website: www.yhm.net http://yhm.net/300blk-pistol.html

NRA Show Booth Number: 5940

Caliber: 300 BLK

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 14”

Barrel Lengths Available: 9.1”

Weight, Standard Model: 5lbs

Rate of Fire:

MSRP: $1,205.00

The YHM .300 BLK Pistol comes standard with a Phantom Flash Suppressor. The firearm incorporates our KR7 Car-bine Keymod Handguard that bridges the gap between the upper receiver and handguard for a seamless look. It also is “T” marked for position on the top rail. Model: YHM-8309 – 9mm KR7 Carbine

Species: 9mm AR

Manufacturer: Yankee Hill Machine

Website: www.yhm.net http://yhm.net/9mm-kr7-carbine.html

NRA Show Booth Number: 5940

Caliber: 9mm

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 36”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16”

Weight, Standard Model: 6.75lbs

Rate of Fire:

MSRP: $1,400.00

The light recoil of the 9mm KR7 makes it a sound choice for new shooters or those looking for self-defense applications. The velocity of and accessibility of 9mm ammunition also makes this a solid and economical choice at the range. This firearm incorporates our KR7 Mid-Length Keymod Handguard that bridges the gap between the up-per receiver and handguard for a seamless look. It also is “T” marked for position on the top rail.

Model: YHM-HRC-160 – Camouflage Hunt Ready Carbine

Species: AR

Manufacturer: Yankee Hill Machine

Website: www.yhm.net http://yhm.net/5-56mm-camouflage-hunt-ready-car-bine.html

NRA Show Booth Number: 5940

Caliber: 5.56mm

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 36”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16”

Weight, Standard Model: 7.5lbs

Rate of Fire:

MSRP: $1,531.00

YHM Hunt Ready Carbines arrive ready right out of the box. Not only are they coated nearly completely in RealTree AP ®, but they arrive sighted in at 100 yards so all you have to worry about is buying the ammunition. The Hunt Ready brings the comfort, ergonomics and con-trol of the AR15 family of rifles into the realm of hunting. Each rifles comes stan-dard with a Grovtech padded sling and Busnell scope.

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Model: EDGE

Species: AR-15

Manufacturer: Cobalt Kinetics

Website: cobaltkinetics.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 2307

Caliber: 223 wylde

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended: 36.25”

Barrel Lengths Available: 16” or 14.5” custom ordered

Weight, Standard Model: 6.9 lbs

Rate of Fire: Semi

MSRP: $2,995.00

Model: MR556A1

Species: Semi-automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch

Website: www.hk-usa.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 3215

Caliber: 5.56mm

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended:

33.90–37.68 in

Barrel Lengths Available: 16.5 in.

Weight, Standard Model: 9.10 lb

MSRP: $3399

Model: MR762A1

Species: Semi-automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch

Website: www.hk-usa.com

NRA Show Booth Number: 3215

Caliber: 7.62mm

Overall Length Standard Model, Stock extended:

35.94–39.10 in

Barrel Lengths Available: 16.5 in.

Weight, Standard Model: 9.84 lb

MSRP: $3999

The Cobalt Kinetics B.A.M.F. EDGE is a reckoning on the AR15. Cobalt has not simply enhanced the performance but instead re-invented it. When you pick up the EDGE you will immediately feel the quality of machining from butt stock to the compensator. Cobalt has incorporated their Dual Drop tech-nology into the rifle for even faster performance. You are guaranteed sub M.O.A. right out of the box.

A direct descendent of the HK416, the MR556A1 is a semi-automatic rifle developed by Heckler & Koch as a premium level civilian firearm with match rifle capability. Like the HK416, the MR556A1 is a major product improvement over conventional AR-type carbines and rifles. The MR556A1 uses the HK proprietary gas piston operating system, employing a piston and a solid operating “pusher” rod in place of the gas tube normally found in AR15/M16/M4-style firearms.

Like its 5.56mm counterpart, the MR762A1 is a direct descendent of the HK417, only in a semi-automatic rifle configuration developed for civilian users. Using the HK-proprietary operating system, the MR762A1 is gas operated and uses a piston and a solid operating “pusher” rod in place of the common gas tube normally employed in AR15/M16/M4-style weapons.