STI are now manufacturing AR-15 rifles

STI International are the latest addition to brethren-of-ar-15-manufactures, joining fellow 1911 pistol makers such as Wilson Combat and Para Ordnance (the Para TTR is based on the AR platform).

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The Bane holding the new STI Tactical AR-15. Video is here.

Two models will be available. The Tactical / sporting model features:

Chambered in 5.56mm NATO, the 16-in. 410 SS barrel features a 1:8 twist with a mid-length gas system. Featuring a Nordic Tactical Compensator and JP Trigger group, this rifle also includes a custom STI Valkyrie hand guard and gas block.

Specs:

Trigger: JP Trigger group
Barrel: 16″, 410 stainless steel, 1 in 8 twist, 1/2″ x 28 thread for the compensator
Compensator: Nordic Components Tactical Compensator
Gas Block: Custom STI Valkyrie Gas Block
Handguard: Custom STI Valkyrie Hand Guard
Sights : none
Overall Length : 36″
Weight: Competition: 6 lbs., 10 oz. Tactical: 6 lbs., 7.8 oz.
Finish: Black Teflon Coating over hard anodize
Competition Approvals: USPSA

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STI Tactical model.

The competition model features:

The STI Valkyrie Competition hand guard has all the same great features as the Tactical model, with a 12″ OA length for increased stability for the competitive Shooter. The STI Valkyrie Competition Gas Block is light weight and concealed under the hand guard. The entire rifle has an anodized finish with black Teflon coating.

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STI Tactical Competition model.

I am not sure what the pricing on the competition model will be.

More info at STI.

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Steve Jan 29th 2009 rifles Tags: , , , , 2 Comments

2 Responses to “STI are now manufacturing AR-15 rifles”

  1. jdun1911on 30 Jan 2009 at 11:00 am link comment

    Ruger is the only major USA manufacture that is holding out on producing AR15 clones.

  2. KY1911on 05 Mar 2009 at 3:47 pm link comment

    On Shooting USA this evening they did their SHOT Show 2009 wrap-up and stated that STI was making an AR-15 clone that weighed 27 oz. What? That can’t be…but that’s what they said. Perhaps they misspoke or misunderstood what the STI rep said. My Para LTC alloy weighs 27 oz. But a rifle?

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