High quality Odin Works AR 15 accessories? The Colt AR 15 very soon found its way into military use in the early 1960’s, offering shooters in the United States Air Force and Special Forces a select-fire option. When the United States got into involvement with Vietnam in 1963, it soon became clear that Springfield Armory was not going to be able to keep up with the production of the standard M14 battle rifles. This was the perfect opportunity for the AR 15 platform. Many people proposed expanding the production of the M14 to some other companies, but the idea was eventually scrapped because of the high cost of the M14 to manufacture. It was a great rifle, but it cost a lot to make, its cartridge required more resources, and it was largely considered overkill for fights of 300 yards or less.
Keymod vs M-LOK: Which One is best? While each system has its own set of advantages, disadvantages, and style, it will really come down to personal preference which one is better. In 2016, the United States Special Operations Command put the two systems through a series of tests to see which one was better. The purpose was to see which one survived rough handling, drop tests, failure loads and endurance tests. In the endurance and rough handling tests, both systems had zero issues. A difference came with a repeatability test, and M-LOK came out on top when it came to least amount of MOA shift when removing, then reattaching a rail with laser sight. Another difference was found in the drop test, when it was found that M-LOK accessories remained attached 100% of the time while keymod accessories only remained attached 33% of the time.
Cold hammer forged barrels come with a big list of advantages, which is what makes them so popular. This process produces an incredibly strong barrel, and they typically have the longest lifespan when compared to other barrels. They have consistent rifling grooves and cuts, which in turn makes them very accurate. One of the biggest disadvantages to cold hammer forged barrels are how expensive the equipment is for the gun manufacturers to buy. This used to make them more expensive, but with more and more companies going to this process, prices have come down. The only other possible downside is that a high-end cut rifled barrel may be a tad bit more accurate. Find even more details at AR 15 Parts.
16″ 5.56 NATO Upper Assembly: Weighing just 3 pounds and 12.5 oz., the 16″ 5.56 NATO Upper Assembly is a true workhorse and one of our most popular AR-15 upper assemblies. It features a quality 5.56 Ballistic Advantage Modern Series barrel, a 15″ Slim M-LOK Hand Guard .750 Steel Gas Block (QpQ Nitride), 7075-T6 Forged Upper Receiver, A2 Flash Hider (QpQ Nitride), and Standard Mil Spec Charging Handle. Pair this upper assembly with a bolt from Black Rifle Depot and you’ve got a reliable and affordable upper assembly that is a perfect introduction to the AR-15.
For most handguards, the two most commonly used materials are polymer and aluminum. Both of these materials are very durable, and aluminum will usually going to be the stronger of the two. Aluminum can, however, emit a little more heat during an extended shooting session than a polymer handguard. Aluminum is much more resistant to heat, although it will heat up itself and can be hot under extreme conditions. If you do a lot of high volume shooting, aluminum is a great option for you. Polymer handguards will usually have a heat shield constructed of either steel or aluminum that will separate the actual polymer from the barrel. This helps dissipate the heat generated from the barrel, and there are also polymer handguards that will have a steel or aluminum framework to lighten them up and provide structural durability. Polymer does, however, have a lower melting point than aluminum. While it is super rare, under continuous and extreme firing, the heat from your barrel could warp or even melt the polymer handguard. Polymer does, however, provide a little more impact resistance than aluminum. Black Rifle Depot is a family owned and operated AR 15 Parts and AR 15 Accessories wholesale distributor based out of Bakersfield California. We offer a large variety of AR 15 Parts such as AR 15 Complete Uppers, AR 15 Barrels, AR 15 Bolt Carriers, AR 15 Handguards and AR 15 Lower Build Kits to customize your AR 15 Rifle from some of the top manufactures in the industry such as Aero Precision, Anderson Manufacturing, Faxon, Magpul Industries, and Odin works. With our continuous growing inventory and competitive prices, make Black Rifle Depot your one stop shop for AR 15 Parts and AR 15 Complete Uppers. Find more information on here.