The NEW Anderson Dissipator Carbine Is Here! (But For Real This Time)

Luke C.
by Luke C.

Back at NRAAM 2023, TFBTV’s Hop and I had a chance to check out the subtly launched Anderson Manufacturing AM15 Dissipator Carbine. The Anderson Dissipator carbine was an unexpected hit at the Primary Arms Range Day 2023, and NRAAM 2023 with, Hop, myself, and a couple of other writers having a blast running magazine after magazine through the retro-inspired rifle. I’m happy to announce that if you’ve been looking to pick one of these up since their announcement at NRAAM, they’re available now through the Anderson Manufacturing website for what I would call a great price.

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The NEW Anderson Dissipator Carbine Is Here! (But For Real This Time)

From the battleground to the forefront, this rifle answers the question: ‘What would have happened if the original chopped M16 made it all the way to the A4 generation?’”

Anderson’s modern-take on a classic, the AM-15 Dissipator delivers a very smooth recoil impulse and optimal sight radius. You get the benefits of a rifle-length gas system in a lighter, more compact package.

Made in Hebron, Kentucky, USA
The concept behind the dissipator is twofold. Firstly, by using a shorter barrel, the rifle becomes more maneuverable and lighter in weight. Secondly, the longer sight radius provided by the rifle-length front sight post allows for improved accuracy. However, there were reliability issues with early dissipators due to reduced dwell time caused by the shortened barrel – this doesn’t seem to be the case at all with the one that I’ve had a chance to shoot and I hope the production models follow this same trend as this is a rifle I’d certainly love to own myself. If you’re interested in picking one up for yourself, they’re available on the Anderson Manufacturing website for a price of $599.99.
WEIGHT6.5
FEDERAL FIREARM LICENSE REQUIRED FOR PURCHASEYes
LOWER RECEIVER MATERIALForged 7075 T6 Aluminum
UPPER RECEIVER MATERIALForged 7075 T6 Aluminum
UPPER RECEIVER FINISHType 3 Hard Anodized – Black
LOWER RECEIVER FINISHType 3 Hard Anodized – Black
TRIGGER GUARDOpen Trigger
RF-85 TREATEDNon-treated
BOLT CARRIER FINISHNitride
BOLT CARRIER MATERIAL8620 Steel
BOLT FINISHNitride
BOLT MATERIAL9310 Steel
BARREL MATERIAL4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
BARREL LENGTH16 inches
BARREL FINISHNitride
BARREL CONTOURGovernment Profile
TWIST RATE1:8
GAS SYSTEM LENGTHRifle Length
GAS BLOCK DIAMETER.750 inch
CHARGING HANDLEStandard Charging Handle
BOLT CARRIER GROUPStandard M16 Profile
HAND GUARD TYPEA2 Plastic Clamshell
HANDGUARDA2 Clamshell
HAND GUARD LENGTH12 inches
PISTOL GRIPA2 Style
THREAD PATTERN1/2 – 28
MUZZLE DEVICEA2 Flash Hider
BUFFER TUBERifle Buffer Tube
BUTT STOCK/BRACEA2
PRODUCT UPC676351708003
UNIT OF MEASUREEA
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTUREUnited States
Luke C.
Luke C.

Reloader SCSA Competitor Certified Pilot Currently able to pass himself off as the second cousin twice removed of Joe Flanigan. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballisticaviation/

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