BANSHEE™ 300 Mk17

CMMG’s newest offering in 9mm, the Mk17. Utilizing CMMG’s patented Radial Delayed Blowback operating system, the Mk17 is a reliable and soft-shooting pistol caliber AR that is fed from SIG SAUER M17/P320 magazines. The Mk17 is available in CMMG’s short-barreled line of BANSHEE pistols and SBRs, as well as the full-length line of RESOLUTE carbines.

MSRP: $1,599.95

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CZ-USA

Bren 2 Ms Carbine

Based on the select-fire Bren 2, the handy Bren 2 Ms Carbine operates via a short-stroke, gas-piston system with a return spring contained within the action itself. Without the need for a buffer tube, it features a folding, adjustable stock. At 35.6-inches long, folding that stock brings its length down to just 28 inches, making it much easier to transport or store.

MSRP: $1,999
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CZ-USA

Bren 2 Ms Pistol 5.56

The next generation of the Bren, the Bren 2 Ms makes its first landfall in the U.S. in pistol form with multiple barrel lengths and two chamberings. Whereas the 805 Bren was designed to a specific set of requirements set out by the Czech military, the Bren 2 is a clean-sheet design. With a bevy of changes, the most noticeable is sure to be the strict weight-loss regimen that the Bren 2 has undergone. With a trimmed-down aluminum receiver and a lower made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, the result is a robust but substantially lighter gun.
MSRP: $1,799
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DoubleStar

Big Timber Brake

The evolution of the AR-15 has made the longer, free floating handguard standard operating equipment. The Big Timber Brake was designed to not only be an outstanding compensator but also to eliminate the gap between 15-inch handguards and 16-inch barrels. This brake is counterbored .75 inch, allowing the brake to slide over lightweight and HBAR-sized barrels and make a beautiful, seamless transition between the handguard and muzzle while virtually eliminating muzzle climb. Available in 1/2×28 TPI and 5/x24 TPI.

MSRP: $84.99

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DoubleStar

Stronghold Pistol Grip

The Stronghold Pistol Grip for AR-15 was designed for those who like to customize their firearms. Constructed from billet aluminum and G10, this pistol grip provides a sturdy base with the option to interchange textured, colored G10 panels. Texturing on the panels provides style and functionality. Four colors are now available plus M-LOK G10 panels for your handguards. Watch for new colors and textures in the future!

MSRP: $99.99

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German Precision Optics

SPECTRADot® Red Dot Scope

The SPECTRAdot® Red Dot Scope is designed to meet the needs of tactical shooters who require rapid target acquisition. This high-quality, lightweight and compact red dot scope is ideal for any AR rifle, offering a mount that mates with both Weaver- and Picatinny-style rails, precision ½ MOA windage and elevation click adjustments and IPX 7 sealing. The red dot brightness measuring 3 MOA also enables the use of the SPECTRAdot™ in a variety of lighting conditions, with six daytime and five nighttime settings.

MSRP: $399

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Robinson Armament Co.

XCR-L

The XCR-L offers the best placement of manual controls, a piston-driven, gas adjustable, frictionless, heavy-duty bolt, a heavy-duty extractor and solid ejector and a monolithic upper receiver for alignment of all accessories with the bore. It has a quick-change barrel for caliber and configuration changes and folding stock adjustable for length and height. The XCR-L accepts standard AR-15 magazines, grips, sights, etc. Available in and convertible to 5.56, .300 BLK, 7.62×39, 6.8 SPC, 6.5 Grendel, .224 Valkyrie and 5.45×39. Barrels available from 7.5 inches to 18.6 inches.

MSRP: $1,995 (base price)

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Robinson Armament Co.

XCR-M

The XCR-M offers great placement of manual controls and a piston-driven, gas adjustable, frictionless, heavy-duty bolt, a heavy-duty extractor and solid ejector and a monolithic upper receiver for alignment of all accessories with the bore. It has a quick-change barrel for caliber and configuration changes and a folding stock adjustable for length and height. The XCR-M accepts SR-25 pattern magazines and AR-10 grips, sights, etc. Available in and convertible to .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Rem., and .243 Win. Barrels available from 9.5 inches to 20 inches.

MSRP: $2,495 (base price)

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Samson Manufacturing

True Back-up Sight Package

Since these were never meant to be the primary aiming system, Samson did away with the dual apertures and went with a single .160 aperture which is small enough for accurate shooting yet large enough to still be of use in low light. Accepts all aftermarket front sight post replacements with MIL-SPEC dimensions. Both front and rear sights lock in the folded and deployed position and attach to any 1913 Picatinny rail.

MSRP: $86.46

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Samson Manufacturing

Vertical Grips

Samson’s Vertical Grips are available in two styles, Standard and Grenade, with either M-LOK, KeyMod or Evolution attachment plates. The two-piece design allows you to remove the grip while leaving the attachment plate in place. The grips are made of solid aluminum and stainless steel for unmatched durability and come in three lengths: short, medium and long. Samson also offers M-LOK, KeyMod or Evolution replacement attachments. All replacement attachments will fit all styles of Samson Vertical Grips.

MSRP: $51.00–$59.00

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MOSSBERG 

MMR Pro 

The MMR Pro is a full-featured AR, built for peak performance, beginning with Mossberg’s new JM Pro Match trigger; suppressor-ready SilencerCo ASR 3-port muzzle brake; an 18-inch, button-rifled 416 stainless steel barrel; and highly coveted Magpul MOE+ grip, trigger guard and M-LOK-equipped handguard. At the core is a direct-impingement gas system for smooth, shot-after-shot reliability; 7075 T6 aluminum-forged receiver; free-floating; phosphate and MIL-SPEC hard-coat anodized metal finishes; forward-assist; and ejection-port dust cover. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $1,393 
• Caliber(s): 5.56mm NATO | .224 Valkyrie 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 39in fully extended | 35.75in collapsed 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 18in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 7lb 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Feed System: N/A 
• Effective Range: N/A 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• mossberg.com 

MOSSBERG 

MMR Carbine 

The MMR Carbine delivers great performance and is highly customizable. Standard features include a direct-impingement gas system for reliable, smooth operation; free-floating, button-rifled 4140 carbon steel barrel; removable rail-mounted, adjustable target sights; single-stage trigger; and black phosphate/anodized metal finishes for enhanced durability. A flat-top, full-length Picatinny rail provides for alternate sight systems or accessories. Add-ons include 6-position adjustable stock, Magpul MOE+ grip and trigger guard and a 30-round magazine. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $938 
• Caliber(s): 5.56mm NATO 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 36.25in fully extended | 33in collapsed 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 16in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 7lb 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Feed System: N/A 
• Effective Range: N/A 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A (per manufacturer) 
• mossberg.com 

ARMALITE 

M-15 3GN 13-inch Competition Rifle 

Purpose-built for 3-Gun and practical rifle competition, the M153GN13’s is ready to dominate, right out of the box. A Timney Triggers 4-pound, single-stage trigger and ergonomic wide grip come standard. The lightweight MBA-1 buttstock features an adjustable cheek piece and length-of-pull. The factory ambidextrous safety and Raptor charging handle provide ease of operation for all types of shooters. This rifle is highly customizable, with an adjustable gasblock and tunable muzzle brake to tune the rifle for specific purpose or ammunition. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $1,699 
• Caliber(s): .223 Wylde | .223 Rem | 5.56x45mm 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 35.5in extended 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 13in, 18in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 6.9lb 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Feed System: One 30-Round Magpul PMAG 
• Effective Range: Depends on conditions 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• armalite.com 

ARMALITE 

M-15 16-inch Tactical Rifle 

With its 16-inch barrel at the heart of its design, the M15TAC16 blends rugged durability with exacting precision. The tactical handguard’s slim, octagonal profile sports a full-length MIL-STD 1913 12 o’clock rail for sights and accessories. The adjustable gas block allows the user to tune the rifle for their preferred ammunition and/or suppressor use. Like all tactical series rifles, it comes standard with Magpul MBUS flip-up sights. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $1,599 
• Caliber(s): .223 Rem | 5.56x45mm 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 36.6in extended 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 14in, 16in, 18in 20in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 7lb 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Feed System: One 30-Round Magpul PMAG 
• Effective Range: Depends on conditions 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• armalite.com 

DANIEL DEFENSE 

DDM4 PDW 

Compact and easy to transport, the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW is the kind of pistol you can rely on for home and personal defense, plus it’s a ton of fun to shoot. The 7-inch .300 BLK cold-hammer forged barrel keeps subsonic loads subsonic and provides great ballistics for a shorter barrel. Featuring an overall length of 20.75 inches, the DDM4 PDW easily fits into a backpack for convenient transport. 

• Species: Action 
• Caliber(s): .300 BLK 
• Overall Length: 20.75in 
• Barrel Length: 7in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Weight: 5.7lb 
• Feed System: Mag fed 
• Effective Range: N/A (per manufacturer) 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• danieldefense.com 

CMMG INC. 

5.7 AR Conversion Magazine 

CMMG offers a 40-round 5.7x28mm magazine that feeds into a standard AR-15 lower paired with a CMMG 5.7x28mm complete upper. This adds another caliber option to your AR-15 lower. 

• Species: 40rd magazine for 5.7x28mm 
• Weight: 8oz (unloaded) 
• cmmginc.com 

CMMG INC. 

Banshee 300 Series in 10mm 

CMMG Inc. offers AR lovers the hard hitting Banshee 300 10mm in the AR platform. The system runs on a lighter BCG group with less felt recoil using CMMG patent radial delayed blowback. This is the do-it-all firearm for recreational, home defense, truck-gun and bear defense. The 300 series comes in many other calibers as well. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Caliber(s): 10mm 
• Overall Length: 24.3in 
• Barrel Length: 8in 
• Weight: 5lb 9oz 
• Feed System: CMMG patent radial delayed blowback 
• Effective Range: 100yds 
• cmmginc.com 

AERO PRECISION 

AR-10/M5E1 Rifle Platform 

The M5E1 semiautomatic AR-10 rifle platform features .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor barrel options ranging from 16 to 24 inches in length. Standard color options include anodized black or FDE Cerakote. Aero Precision manufactures or sells all the components required to assemble your preferred rifle configuration giving the builder the freedom to customize to his or her liking. Aero Precision also has dedicated resources to answer questions and assist builders in the build process. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $1,700 
• Caliber(s): .308 | 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Overall Length Standard Model: Varies based on configuration 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 16in to 24in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: Varies based on configuration 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: Varies based on configuration 
• Feed System: Magazine 
• Effective Range: 800 to 1,000yds 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): Sub-MOA guaranteed 
• aeroprecisionusa.com 

AERO PRECISION 

AR-15/M4E1 Rifle Platform 

The M4E1 semiautomatic AR-15 rifle platform features 5.56mm, .300 Blackout or other AR-15-compatible calibers. Barrel options range from 7.5 to 20 inches in length. Standard color options include anodized black or FDE Cerakote. Aero Precision manufactures or sells all the components required to assemble your preferred pistol or rifle configuration giving the builder the freedom to customize. Aero Precision also has dedicated resources to answer questions and assist builders in the build process. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $1,100 
• Caliber(s): .300 BLK | 5.56mm | .223 Wylde | 6.5 Grendel 
• Overall Length Standard Model: Varies based on configuration 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 7.5in to 20in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: Varies based on configuration 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: Varies based on configuration 
• Feed System: Magazine 
• Effective Range: 250 to 500yds 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): Sub-MOA guaranteed 
• aeroprecisionusa.com 

BLACK RAIN ORDNANCE 

Crypt AR-15 / Ordnance Spec + Series 

Black Rain Ordnance has made a promise to make your firearm exactly that, YOUR firearm. With the addition of the Spec + Series, you have over 100 different build configurations and 21 different finish options to choose from, if you are looking to add something special to your arsenal, without breaking the bank. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $1,229 
• Caliber(s): 5.56mm NATO | .300 BLK 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 34in 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 10.5in | 16in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 7lb 8oz 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 8lb 9oz 
• Feed System: Direct impingement 
• Effective Range: 300m 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): Sub-MOA 
• blackrainordnance.com 

BLACK RAIN ORDNANCE 

Subatomic AR-15 Pistol / Recon Series 

The Black Rain Ordnance Recon Series is Black Rain’s line of elite tactical AR rifles and pistols for the shooter who values the highest quality and craftsmanship the firearms industry has to offer, built on a foundation of 7075 Billet Receivers. If you’re looking for top tier quality, the Black Rain Ordnance Recon series is the choice for you. Species: Semiautomatic 

• Price: Starting at $1,839 
• Caliber(s): 5.56mm NATO | .300 BLK 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 27in 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 10.5in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 6lb 6oz 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 7lb 7oz 
• Feed System: Direct impingement 
• Effective Range: 300m 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): Sub-MOA 
• blackrainordnance.com 

SIG SAUER 

SIG MCX VIRTUS 

Conceived for the demands of the Special Operations community, the MCX VIRTUS is engineered for adaptability, accuracy and longevity. Hammer-forged barrels are user-changeable and available in 5.56mm NATO and .300 BLK, offering the utmost in mission-specific flexibility. SIG’s internal recoil system offers reduced recoil and a compact platform. Ambidextrous controls and a folding, adjustable stock enable the MCX VIRTUS to be tailored to any shooter. Built with the highest-quality components, the MCX VIRTUS is the apex predator of the carbine world. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $2,099.99 
• Caliber(s): 5.56mm NATO | .300 BLK 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 35.5in/901mm 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 16in (5.56mm and .300 BLK), 11.5in (5.56mm), 9in (.300 BLK), 6.75in (.300 BLK) 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 7.9lb/3.6kg 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Feed System: 30-round magazine 
• Effective Range: N/A 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• sigsauer.com 

SIG SAUER 

SIG M400 TREAD Rifle 

The M400 TREAD is an optics-ready, aluminum frame rifle. TREAD features a 16-inch stainless steel barrel with a free-floating M-LOK handguard, a single-stage polished/hard-coat trigger, ambidextrous controls, a Magpul™ SL-K 6 position telescoping stock, a mid-length gas system and is available in 5.56mm NATO. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $879.99 
• Caliber(s): 5.56mm 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 30.8in/782mm 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 16in, 11.5in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 7lb/3.2kg 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Feed System: 30-round magazine 
• Effective Range: N/A 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• sigsauer.com 

ROCK RIVER ARMS 

BT-3 20-inch Select Target Rifle 

The RRA BT-3 20-inch Select Target Rifle features a cryogenically treated, 20-inch fluted stainless steel heavy barrel chambered in .308 Win with a 1:10 twist and A2 flash hider. The rifle includes a billet upper and lower platform, RRA two-stage trigger, Hogue® rubber grip, Magpul PRS® GEN3 Precision-Adjustable Rifle Stock and RRA’s 17-inch lightweight, free-float rail–M-LOK® compatible. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $1,800 
• Caliber(s): .308 / 7.62x51mm NATO chamber 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 42in 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 20-inch fluted stainless steel heavy, 1:10 twist, cryogenically treated 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 8.6lb 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 9.6lb 
• Feed System: 20-round magazine 
• Effective Range: 1,000yds 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): 1 MOA 
• rockriverarms.com 

ROCK RIVER ARMS 

BT92152 4.5-inch Pistol with SBA3 Arm Brace 

Based on RRA’s billet aluminum lower receiver with a GLOCK® magazine-compatible flared magazine well, the 4.5-inch BT92152 features a 4.5-inch chrome moly, 1:10 twist barrel with a Smith Enterprise Vortex flash suppressor (1/2-36 threads). The BT92152 pistol includes an SB Tactical SBA3™ pistol brace (with five-position LOP adjustment) for an ultra-compact AR-platform, a Hogue® pistol grip, a two-stage trigger, winter-style trigger guard and RRA’s 4.25-inch pistol-length, lightweight, free-float M-LOK-compatible handguard. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $1,350 
• Caliber(s): 9x19mm 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 23.5in extended 
• Barrel Lengths Available: Chrome-lined 4.5in chrome moly, 1:10 twist 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 5lb 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 6lb 
• Feed System: 17-round mag 
• Effective Range: 100yds 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• rockriverarms.com 

HECKLER & KOCH 

MR762A1 

Based on the famous HK417 rifle, HK’s MR762A1 has piston-driven reliability, superior accuracy and combined German and American quality manufacturing. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: $4,129 
• Caliber(s): 7.62mm 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 35.94in 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 16.5in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 9.84lb 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Feed System: Gas piston operating system 
• Effective Range: N/A 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• hk-usa.com 

HECKLER & KOCH 

MR556A1 

Based on the famous HK416 carbine, HK’s MR556A1 has piston-driven reliability, superior accuracy combined with German and American quality manufacturing. 

• Species: Semiautomatic 
• Price: Starting at $3,499 
• Caliber(s): 5.56mm 
• Overall Length Standard Model: 33.90in 
• Barrel Lengths Available: 16.5in 
• Weight, Standard Model, Empty Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: 8lb 6oz 
• Weight, Standard Model, Full Magazine, No Optic or Bipod: N/A 
• Feed System: Gas piston operating system 
• Effective Range: N/A 
• Mfg Accuracy Tests (MOA): N/A 
• hk-usa.com 

By The Small Arms Review Editorial Staff

FIME

REX Zero 1

Utilizing the proper sights can significantly improve your overall accuracy and performance. Whether you prefer the high visibility of fiber optic or the simplicity of a white dot, FIME provides both options for your REX. Although the factory sights function flawlessly, upgrading your sights is a must for anyone striving for peak performance. FIME carries sights for the Standard, Compact, Tactical and Tactical Compact. fimegroup.com

A*B Arms

Carbine Length Polymer Handguards

The A*B Arms MOD 1 and A*B Pro carbine-length AR-15 polymer handguards were designed for high heat dissipation, comfort and control. Thousands have been sold to date as an excellent upgrade to the standard clam shell and Magpul handguards that seem to come with every AR-15 rifle sale. abarms.com

SPEER

Speer Handloading Manual No. 15

Decades of reloading knowledge and the latest recipes and techniques have been distilled into a single source: The Speer® Handloading Manual No. 15. This new edition is Speer’s largest volume yet, featuring updated recipes with the latest propellants for more than 120 legacy cartridges, as well as data for 13 new cartridges, including 204 Ruger, 6.5 Creedmoor and 300 Blackout. The all-encompassing manual also provides recipes for loading new Gold Dot® rifle component bullets and articles by professional shooters Julie Golob and Jim Gilliland. speer-ammo.com

FEDERAL PREMIUM

Hydra-Shok® Deep™ 9mm Luger

Federal Premium® Hydra-Shok® has proven itself for self-defense since 1989. Hydra-Shok Deep™ builds off the time-tested platform with design improvements that better meet modern performance measurements. The bullet features a more robust center post and a core design that provides as much as 50-percent deeper penetration than original Hydra-Shok and competitor loads. federalpremium.com

SAVAGE ARMS

Rascal Target

The industry’s safest micro rimfire has come of age. The Rascal Target is built for accuracy and adaptability, thanks to a precision hardwood stock, heavy 16 1/8-inch barrel, one-piece Picatinny rail and threaded (1/2-28) muzzle. Like the original Rascal, the single-shot rifle cocks by lifting the bolt and unloads easily—without pulling the trigger. The design also builds superior shooting skills thanks to full-size rifle features, including Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ system. The platform offers far better safety, functionality and accuracy than competing designs. savagearms.com

TUFFY SECURITY PRODUCTS

Model 352

Tuffy Security Products has created a rear under seat lockbox specifically designed to fit 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado Crew Cab and Double Cab pickup trucks. Featuring a formfitting design, the lockbox is concealed from view when the 60/40 split bench seats are lowered.

The Model 352 is comprised of 16-gauge powder coated welded steel and uses Tuffy’s patented Pry-Guard locking system with 1/8-inch welded steel components and has chamfered edges. Pry-Guard technology has a 10 tumbler double-bitted security lock with built-in weather seals to protect the content of the box. A weather-resistant lid has an exclusive hinging system with a built-in lid stop that supports the lid when open.

Tuffy’s Model 352 installs easily with the included mounting hardware which works in conjunctions with the OEM hardware and does not require any drilling. The design allows for quick removal using the innovative mounting system which can only be accessed from inside the lockbox. tuffyproducts.com

CMMG

RipBrace

The RipBrace features CMMG’s FASTBACK Technology that allows users to simply pull straight back to extend the brace without pressing a release lever or button like most adjustable AR arm braces employ. This instant deployment is a one-of-a-kind feature that makes the RipBrace an optimal choice for any AR pistol designated for personal defense.

This revolutionary brace also has personal position presets (P3 Technology) that allow users to adjust a screw into different adjustment holes to ensure the stock extends to the same preferred position each time. This revolutionary brace is exceptionally lightweight, has ambidextrous functionality and is ATF Compliant. cmmginc.com

GALCO GUNLEATHER

Tuck-N-Go™

Part of Galco’s extremely popular Carry Lite line of holsters, the Tuck-N-Go™ is constructed of Premium Center Cut Steerhide™. The Tuck-N-Go’s open top allows a fast draw once the concealing garment is swept up and away, while the reinforced mouth allows a smooth and easy return to the holster. The improved Tuck-N-Go’s belt clips are adjustable for cant, making it suitable for the strongside, crossdraw or appendix carry positions.

The ambidextrous Tuck-N-Go is supplied with two types of interchangeable tuckable clips. The first is the UniClip™, designed to go over the belt but which also works well without a belt. The second is the Ultimate Stealth™ clip with hook, which fits on the trouser waistband, under or behind a belt with just the clip showing, for the ultimate in stealthy concealment! galcogunleather.com

SAVAGE ARMS

MSR 10 Competition HD

To finish at the top of any event, shooters need the customization and precision engineered into every facet of the new MSR 10 Competition HD. Its advanced barrel is built specifically for the rifle in a collaborative effort between Savage® and PROOF Research®. The unique ported muzzle brake allows the shooter to tune the recoil impulse to stabilize the muzzle for faster, more accurate follow-up shots. Further customization follows with the gas block, which can be adjusted for optimal cycling of the full range of bullet weights, as well as for use with a suppressor. The gas block is also wrapped in a custom handguard and topped with an integral Picatinny rail. savagearms.com

HI-POINT
1095TS Edge 10mm Semiauto Camo Carbine

Hi-Point’s 1095TS Edge 10mm carbine (auto-wrapped in Realtree’s Edge Camo pattern) is threaded for a suppressor and comes with a thread protector. If one wishes for noise reduction, serious bullet energy at longer ranges, reduced carbine recoil and a reasonable price, this is the gun. The carbine comes with various Picatinny rail attachment points and may be purchased with optional laser, red dot, optical sights, tactical lights, vertical grip and several other options. hi-pointfirearms.com

SMITH & WESSON
SW22 Victory Target Pistols

Smith & Wesson Corp. announced four new Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols to the Performance Center’s rimfire line of handguns. The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols are chambered in .22LR and are designed specifically for target shooting competitions. These pistols feature 6-inch target barrels, muzzle brakes and Tandemkross hiveGrips, among many other high-performance features. The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols ship with two 10-round magazines and a Picatinny-style rail for the quick mounting of an optic and are available both with and without a Vortex Viper Red Dot Sight. smith-wesson.com

AMERICAN BUILT ARMS CO.
MOD*X GEN III Modular Rifle System—LITE Version

American Built Arms Company (A*B Arms brand) has introduced the latest version of their best-selling chassis for the Remington Model 700 SA; the A*B Arms MOD*X GEN III Modular Rifle System—LITE. The A*B Arms MOD*X GEN III Modular Rifle System—LITE is a lightweight (1 lbs. 10 oz.), ergonomic, drop-in chassis for the Remington 700 Short Action. It serves as a modular foundation on which tactical accessories can be added according to the operator’s needs. The system includes a multi-point radial cut inlet which allows barreled action to sit in stress free for utmost accuracy (no V-block) and 11.5-inch, free-floating modular forearm (13.5-inch upgrade available). abarms.com

AIMPOINT
ACRO Series Sight

Aimpoint introduced their new line of red dot sights, the Aimpoint ACRO (Advanced Compact Reflex Optic) Series. The unique small sight design of the Aimpoint ACRO series electronic red-dot sight was developed for use on pistols and other weapon platforms. The ACRO P-1 optic can perform under tough conditions while adding negligible size and weight to the equipment. The ACRO P-1 sight is a 1X (non-magnifying) parallax-free optic that features a 3.5 minute of angle (MOA) red dot for fast target acquisition. It is fully submersible to 25m and allows continuous operation for over 1 year on a single CR1225 battery. Dot intensity is adjusted with side push buttons. aimpoint.com

CMMG INC.
BANSHEE Series

CMMG has announced the addition of the new BANSHEE series of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) and AR pistols. The BANSHEE’s sleek new design sports the shortest barrels CMMG offers in 9mm, .45 ACP, 300 BLK and .22 Long Rifle. This ultra-compact and lightweight platform is extremely portable, making the BANSHEE a great option for close protection, home defense, plinking, competition shooting or any other application that benefits from the reduced size. The BANSHEE line offers an ambidextrous charging handle, safety selector and sling plate and comes standard with CMMG’s cerakote finish, an RML M-Lok handguard and Magpul MOE pistol grip. cmmginc.com

ALIEN GEAR
ShapeShift Shoulder Holster

The ShapeShift Shoulder Holster, available in black and brown, includes edge-bound premium English Bridle Leather and CoolVent Neoprene and offers multiple configurations of the company’s injection-molded polymer handgun shell and single- or double-cloak mag carriers. The shoulder holster is anchored to the beltline and centered between the shoulder blades. It can be configured with one handgun and two mag carriers, two handguns or four mag carriers. aliengearholsters.com

STREAMLIGHT
Jr. F-Stop Flashlight

Streamlight Jr. F-STOP is an ultra-compact 2AA alkaline penlight that allows users to smoothly transition between spot and flood beams to meet both close-up and area lighting needs by simply sliding the flashlight’s bezel. The penlight features the latest in power LED technology, providing 220 lumens, 5,600 candela and a 150m beam distance on the spot setting. The flood setting offers 250 lumens, 360 candela and a 38m beam distance. Its run time is 6 hours; 10 hours with (L91) lithium cell batteries; it weighs 4.4 ounces; it’s IPX4-rated for water-resistant operation; and is impact-resistant tested to 1m. streamlight.com

BLACK RAIN ORDNANCE
Amend2 AR-15 Laser-Engraved Magazine Mod2

The Amend2 30-round magazine is a sturdy, reliable 5.56×45 NATO (.223 Remington) AR-15/M4/M16 magazine made of advance polymer material. It is a light, durable and excellent alternative to the standard M4/M16 USGI aluminum magazine. blackrainordnance.com

Features include:

• Laser designs on both sides of the magazine
• Sturdy impact resistance polymer with textured grip
• Anti-tilt super follower
• Heavy duty, non-memory and non-corrosive stainless steel spring
• Made in the US.

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Muzzle Flash Regulator—Master Key

For pistols or short barrel rifles, the muzzle flash regulator with master key weighs 9.8 ounces, is 3.2 inches long, has a 1.375-inch outside diameter and comes in 5.56 and .308 calibers. Thread for 5.56 is 1/2-28; .308 is 5.8-24. blackrainordnance.com

POF-USA
Renegade Plus SPR .224 Valkyrie

POF-USA announces the addition of the .224 Valkyrie caliber to the award winning Renegade Plus family. Embodying everything a direct impingement AR-15 can be, the .224 Valkyrie Renegade Plus boasts virtually every luxury one would want in a long-range MSR package. Featuring a 20-inch 1:7 twist match grade barrel, 3.5-pound flat single stage trigger, 9-position adjustable gas block, Ultimate Bolt Carrier Group with patented roller cam pin, heat sink barrel nut, 14.5-inch M-LOK compatible free-floating handguard, fully ambidextrous billet lower receiver and more. pof-usa.com

There are many semiautomatic variants of newly manufactured NFA firearms available to the military firearms enthusiast. Most people can live with the fact that they are operationally different due to the 1986 ban on the manufacture of machine guns for civilian ownership. Other changes, much more noticeable, also take place to meet the other Title I requirements including barrel length and overall length.

While the semiautomatic mechanism is currently “written in stone” at the present time, there is no prohibition on the civilian manufacture of any other NFA category, including silencers, destructive devices (DD), Any Other Weapons (AOW), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS), and the focus of this article, Short Barreled Rifles (SBR). While you can’t alter the function, you can certainly get it back to that look you would like, simply by registering it as a Title II firearm prior to making any modifications.

Some popular rifles that get “altered back” to their more original look by using the same barrel length as their fully automatic brethren include the AR-15 and all its variants, and the Uzi carbine. Both are quite simple by mechanical standards and only require a swap in parts with minimal tooling, if any, being necessary. The FN PS90, which seems to be growing in popularity by enormous proportions, looks great with a shorter barrel as well; just like the original P90. The physical swap, while not beyond the abilities of many serious enthusiasts, is much more entailed than those previously mentioned and is thus the subject of this article.

The Legal Stuff Must be Taken Care of First

Before altering any firearm from a Title I to a Title II firearm, it is most important that prior approval from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives be obtained. It is even necessary to obtain their approval before purchasing the parts to complete the conversion and own them in conjunction with your host firearm.

The form an individual will be using to register and “manufacture” the SBR will be an ATF Form 1 (5320.1) Application to Make and Register a Firearm. It is extremely similar in appearance to the familiar Form 4 used to transfer a machine gun to an individual. The basic information is the same, except you determine the information to be filled in regarding the firearm. If you are starting with an existing firearm, as is the case of our PS90 example, the original manufacturer and serial number is used. Any changes you propose to make will be listed in the new description, including barrel length, caliber, overall length, etc.

You will need to affix a recent passport photograph to the completed form and obtain a Law Enforcement Certification, again, just like the Form 4. It must be submitted in duplicate and accompanied by a pair of BATFE NFA Fingerprint cards (available from most local Class III Dealers or can be obtained directly from BATFE) as well as the Certification of Compliance with 18U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B) (BATFE Form 5330.20). This form is often referred to as the Citizenship Certification. With the exception of the Fingerprint cards, all these forms can be obtained from the BATFE Website www.atf.gov or from the extremely beneficial website www.TitleII.com, formerly known as Danbrew’s PDF Document Center.

Include a check in the amount of $200 for the manufacturing fee payable to “The Department of Justice” with your package, and you can start your planning. Your approved form can show up anytime from 6 weeks to 12 weeks from mailing, and at that point you can start procuring the parts needed to undertake your project and start assembling the new configuration.

Getting to know the PS90

The FN PS90 is a compact Bullpup design with a very short overall length. This makes it even more attractive to bring through the Registered SBR process. With the short barrel, it is extremely compact and packs a big punch compared to similar sized firearms, usually available in pistol calibers. Its slim aesthetics are only exemplified by the unique, horizontal magazine, which lies flat, snapped over the top of the action with absolutely no protrusion in any direction. Basic disassembly for normal maintenance is very simple and requires no tools.

The PS90 is divided into 4 major components; the barreled receiver, the bolt group, the stock and the hammer pack. To field strip the PS90 the first thing you do is remove the magazine, inspect and clear the action and make sure no ammo is present. The next step is to pull the cocking handle rearward to cock the hammer, and than let the handle return to its forward position. Depress the barrel support lock located forward of the chamber area and slide the barrel and receiver assembly completely out the front. Next, tip the receiver down towards the front and slide the bolt group out the same opening as the receiver. Then, slide the butt plate at the rear of the firearm up, and off. The last thing to remove is the hammer pack located under the butt plate you just removed. The hammer group release lever is lifted up and the entire self-contained hammer pack is removed by sliding rearward from the stock. At this point the FN PS90 is field stripped enough for general maintenance and is quickly and easily reassembled.

SBR’ing the FN PS90

The PS90 is a very different creature from most other systems on the market. With many firearms, when factory short barrels are not an option, most people just cut the original barrel to the desired length, re-crown and thread if desired. In the case of the PS90, this isn’t the only option. The barrel on this gun is actually hidden under a much larger barrel shroud, and is blind pinned behind the flash hider. This shroud, from the barrel locking nut area, all the way to the tip of the flash hider is a one-piece unit and must be completely removed before proceeding. The original barrel is only usable again for your project if you cut it to the right length, re-crown and re-thread it for the proper barrel nut. Your other option is to procure a correct length barrel and correct barrel nut to finish your project and save the other parts for future projects or trading materials. Either way, you will need a new barrel nut as the old shroud is no longer useful in any capacity. Everything necessary to complete this project came directly from CMMG (www.cmmginc.com) including excellent directions with all questions asked. A new barrel was installed and a special barrel nut was supplied and utilized, converting the threads to the popular 1/2×28 to allow use of common muzzle accessories. The original barrel nut with the original P90 Flash Hider is also available to complete that “factory look” if that is what you are going for.

If you do wish to try and salvage your original barrel for future use or other projects you can drill out the blind pin located directly behind the flash hider. After removing this pin, the sleeve, also acting as the barrel retaining nut, can be removed and the barrel is allowed to be slid out through the rear of the receiver. If you don’t care about salvaging the barrel and sleeve for future replacement as is, you can simply cut through the barrel and sleeve behind the flash hider, remove the barrel sleeve to the front and remove the barrel through the rear of the receiver. The barrel will still be usable for a short barrel project in the future.

Special Tools & Flying Springs

No one likes flying springs, especially when we don’t know where they came from in the first place, what they looked like, or how to replace them even if we did find them. The special tools refer to some minor modifications necessary to some common wrenches to allow them to fit in the confined spaces of the barrel and the barrel nut.

We will discuss the necessary modified tools first. The two wrenches that needed to be modified for this project include a metric 15mm and a 19mm. Since the spaces they need to fit are very thin, some material must be removed from the width of most standard wrenches. This can be accomplished with a bench mounted belt sander in short order. For a point of reference, the space the 15mm wrench needed to fit in measured only .235 inches wide while the unmodified wrench dialed in at .290 inches wide.

For the flying springs, it is important to know that the barrel, when in place, acts as a host for 3 captive springs. If the old barrel were to be quickly withdrawn from the rear of the receiver there would be nothing to hold the springs in their necessary position and have the potential to create a major problem. To address the spring placement concern, a range rod of a similar diameter can be used pushing the old barrel out (from front to back) with it, while capturing all the springs in their normal position. When the new barrel is inserted from the rear of the receiver, it slowly pushes the range rod out (to the front), recapturing the springs in their intended location again. With the new, short barrel in place the barrel nut was added at the front of the receiver and the barrel was tightened from the rear of the receiver while the front nut was held captive in the receiver and assisted with the 19mm wrench. With a tightening of the barrel nut, and reassembling the PS90, your SBR project is complete.

Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?

Even though it is completely legal to manufacture your own SBR, some people choose to have a licensed Title II Manufacturer do the work for them. There are a few key reasons it may be advantageous to subcontract this work out. First, once you are approved by BATFE to complete your SBR, you must engrave your name on the receiver as the new manufacturer. Some people don’t want their own name engraved on a firearm as the manufacturer for reasons of liability or for concern about possible future sale. Others choose to have someone else do the work for them just because of time or mechanical constraints.

The process of hiring a licensed Title II Manufacturer to do this work for you is almost as easy as building it yourself on the Form 1 earlier described. In this case, the gun is sent to the manufacturer with a request to remanufacture it to an SBR, and a BAFTE Form 4 is completed to transfer the gun back to you once completed. It is the same federal tax ($200) and approximately the same time frame. The form is almost identical and the Title II Manufacturer is the one who engraves their business name on your firearm. Some manufacturers who do this work are CMMG, Inc. and TROSUSA, both well known in the FN arena.

Online Support

As the author was researching sources of information for this project, several businesses and helpful online communities were discovered. If you have any questions about the FN PS90, or are simply a new fan, you can visit either of the following websites that contain a lot of information: www.fnforum.com and www.fivesevenforum.com. Both were very helpful. For BATFE forms to complete the legal registration before engaging in the project, you will find everything you need at www.titleii.com. For general questions about NFA, the folks at “Tom Bowers Board” www.subguns.com are always happy to help out. For parts, accessories and heavy technical support we highly recommend CMMG at www.cmmginc.com.

PS90 Parts & Accessories
CMMG, Inc
Ph: (660) 248-2293
Fax: (660) 248-2290
www.cmmginc.com

SBR Conversions & Accessories
Mark McWillis
P.O. Box 680
Clackamas, OR 97015
Ph: (503) 358-3708
www.trosusa.com