With the modularity of the AR-15 and AR-10 systems, there is an endless number of potential sling attachment points. One of the more popular ways to attach a sling to the rear of the rifle is to run it to the endplate. Strike Industries has now released their [Read More…]
Fortis Manufacturing came up with an enhanced design of the AR-15 castle nut and end plate. They call this new product Lightweight Enhanced (LE™) Castle Nut & End Plate System. The idea behind this system is to provide a secure and robust installation of the two [Read More…]
Every time that I ding a rifle for not having the endplate properly staked, I expect no less than 6 neckbeards in the comments screaming about how it is 2017 and thread locking compounds have come so far. I am never disappointed and I fully expect the comments on this [Read More…]
Just when I thought the single Primary Weapons System system was the be all and end all of the awesome uber castle nut debate, Lantac just had to go out and release a similar system. Dubbed the RPS or “Ratchet Plate System” the RPS adds another viable [Read More…]
PWS has a ratchet lock castle nut. It eliminates the need to stake the castle nut to the end plate. Right above the QD hole in the endplate is a small piece of wire spring. This interfaces with the ratcheting teeth on the castle nut. The ratchet locking [Read More…]
Strike Industries, known for their lightweight and creatively-styled parts and accessories, just announced the release of their Enhanced End Plate and Castle Nut combination for the AR platform. Notched and “ported” to reduce weight, the castle nut is also [Read More…]
At the NRAAM Strike Industries showcased a new product, the Extended QD Endplate and Castle Nut. According to Strike Industries, the new castle nut design is compatible with spanner wrenches and traditional castle nut wrenches. In the photo above, you can sort of make [Read More…]
New for 2015, Badger Ordnance has made AR lower parts in titanium. Dust cover hinge pin. MSRP $20 weight 0.12 oz Enhanced bolt stop. MSRP $95 weight 0.24 oz Magazine catch. MSRP $49 weight 0.19 oz Pistol grip screw. MSRP $9.95 weight 0.08 oz Castle [Read More…]
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