Adams Arms recently debuted their new line of Dissipator rifles and uppers. What’s a Dissipator you ask? It’s essentially an AR-15 with a 16″ barrel and a rifle-length gas system. Why would you do that? Mostly for the benefits of the longer rifle-length sight radius and shorter and more maneuverable 16″ carbine barrel. And because it looks pretty cool. Here is a pretty good read on Dissipator AR-15s.

Adams Arms new Dissipators use their lightweight Ultra Lite VooDoo 16.5″ barrel coupled with their AR-15 short stroke piston system and Magpul MOE furniture. They also come with a low mass Adams Arms bolt carrier group that’s 21% lighter than their other carriers, weighting in at just 7.5 ounces. According to Adams Arms their Dissipator uppers and rifles run cleaner and cooler all the while maintaining a very low felt recoil pulse. Their Dissipator upper retails for $815.38 while their Dissipator Rifle retails for $1326.32, both come with a lifetime warranty from Adams Arms.

Adams Arms Dissipator Rifle Specs

– Mil-Spec Forged 7075-T6 Lower Receiver, Type III Class II Hard-coat anodized finish, beveled magwell, machined chevrons in front strap
– Mil-Spec Forged7075-T6 M-4 Upper Receiver, Type III Class II Hard-coat anodized finish, M4 feed ramps, 1913 Picatinny rail flat top with dry lube internal finish and laser engraved T-markings
– 16.5″ Ultra Lite Contour 4150 CM Melonited Barrel 1:7 twist
– Chambered .223/5.56 x 45 mm NATO
– Magpul MOE® Rifle Stock
– Low Mass Bolt Carrier
– Magpul MOE® Grip
– Magpul MOE® Hand Guard and Trigger Guard
– 30 round Magpul PMAG
– Diamondhead D45 Swing Sites (optional)

Adams Arms Dissipator Upper Specs

– Low Mass One Piece Bolt Carrier 7.5 Oz (21% Lighter)
– VDI LifeCoat 16.5” Ultra Lite Rifle Length Match Grade Barrel (.750 Gas Seat)
– This Match-Grade barrel is precision honed, creating a smooth round and straight hole
– Chambered 5.56x45mm NATO 4150CMV 1:7 Twist
– DiamondHead D45 Swing Sites (optional)
– Magpul MOE Hand Guard
– Weight: 4.6 lbs
– Made in the USA
– Life-Time Warranty