Blackwater has a limited edition of their Iron Horse Lower. As you may remember Blackwater Worldwide and Iron Horse Firearms announced a partnership earlier this year.

This lower is very different from others. If you haven’t noticed yet, it doesn’t have a visible trigger as it’s hidden inside the pistol grip. This makes it a thumb operated lower.

Here’s how Blackwater describes it:

IRON HORSE

Want to build the AR of your dreams? Look no further than the Blackwater IRON HORSE Lower. Build onto our 7075 hard anodized lower, complete with Blackwater’s patent pending thumb operated fire control system for a wildly more accurate shooting experience.

IHA1 Lower

The IHA1 model lower has several advantages over traditional trigger implementations, allowing shooters maximum control. Force applied to the trigger is all directly inline with the shooters center of aim, opposed to traditional left or light error common with traditional trigger pull.

• Shortened learning curve for new shooters

• Increased dexterity in cold weather conditions

• Trigger guard completely encases the trigger which eliminates the chance of snagging the trigger in brush or dense vegetation

Below is an exploded view of the lower. Note number 12, which is the trigger.

The price is $499, there are 100 lowers available and you can find a direct link the the product page here.

If you want a complete rifle you can find it here for $1499.

Let’s pretend we’re in Ancient Rome here, do you give this lower the thumbs up & thumbs down? Let us know in the comments below.