NEW!! Magpul PMAG Gen M3 40 Round Magazine

Posted on June 19th, 2013 by ar15news

Magpul recently announced that they had started shipping the Gen M3 40 Round PMAGs to their distributors. Not everyone will want these but I think they are going to be a huge hit, especially with the 3 Gun crowd. If you watch any 3 Gun competitions you’ll see guys quite often running PMAGs with a $28 Nordic Components PMAG Extension Kit which increases the capacity to 48 rounds. The new PMAG Gen M3 40 round mag will only retail for just $19.95. If you really want to kick it up a notch you could always use a mag coupler with the new 40 round mags to have 80 rounds ready to go. I’m sure I’ll have to give a couple of these a try. Visit Magpul.com for more information. Keep an eye out at your favorite retailers for availability very soon. 

The next-generation PMAG 40 GEN M3 is a 40-round 5.56×45 NATO (.223 Remington) polymer magazine for AR15/M4 compatible weapons. Along with expanded feature set and compatibility, the GEN M3 incorporates new material technology and manufacturing processes for enhanced strength, durability, and reliability to exceed rigorous military performance specifications.

Made in U.S.A. 

It’s Back!! PSA Mags & A Bag Deal (24 hours only)

Posted on June 18th, 2013 by ar15news

The popular Mags and a Bag deal at PSA is back for a very short time. As part of their latest “Deal of the Day” you can pick up a nice gun case/range bag that includes 7 30-round C Products Mags with Magpul Anti-Tilt Followers for just $99.99. You only have until 12pm EST tomorrow, 6/19/2013, to take advantage of this deal though. Check it out at PalmettoStateArmory.com.

“Panic Buying” Over? Now Is The Time To Find Good Deals!

Posted on June 18th, 2013 by ar15news

With the “Panic Buying” really hitting a wall lately, retailers/manufacturers are starting to have to actually work to sell their products. Their inventories are starting to really increase which is something that many of them are not comfortable with as it means a lot more of their money is tied up. Many of the popular items that have had outrageous price tags on them for the past 6 months are already back to normal pricing but that doesn’t seem to moving them fast enough. This is why right now is the time to find some really good deals.  

Some companies have started to put together special “Free Shipping” deals, etc. Other retailers are really stepping it up and putting together special package deals with really high quality products. A couple in particular come to mind.  

Weapon Outfitters has been killing it with their high end promos. One to check out is the Centurion Arms Promo Deals. You can basically piece together an extremely high quality upper, have input on what is used and get it at a discount. Check this deal out HERE.

Another awesome deal is the following one going on right now over at PalmettoStateArmory.com. Right now they are offering a deal that includes an Aimpoint PRO and 3 D&H 30 Round Mags with Magpul Anti-Tilt Followers. The Aimpoint PRO itself normally retails for $440 but right now you can buy the Aimpoint PRO and the 3 mags for just $409. This is such an awesome deal.  You can take advantage of this deal at PalmettoStateArmory.com,

NEW!! AERO Precision Ultralight Scope Mount – Affordable Quality

Posted on June 17th, 2013 by ar15news

AERO Precision just released their much anticipated Ultralight Scope Mount. The idea was to offer an affordable and lightweight scope mount that was still very strong and would meet the quality standards that AERO Precision is known for. The new scope mount is a one-piece construction made from 6061-T6 aluminum. The one-piece construction allows the user to remove and re-install their scope with little to no loss of zero.

Another nice feature of the new Ultralight Scope Mount is the cross-slot keyway (pictured below) which is part of the mounting system on the bottom of the mount itself. Instead of just running a set of screws across the recoil slots this mount has blocks machined along the bottom that fit into the recoil slots on the top of your receiver. These not only help keep the mount right where it should be instead of moving around during recoil but also protects your upper receiver from the mounting screws.  

The AERO Precision Ultralight Scope Mount is currently available with 1″ scope rings and the 30mm scope ring model will be available within the next 1-2 weeks. The best part is that this awesome mount will only run you $85 which is a steal in comparison to many other quality scope mounts on the market. Purchase yours at AEROPrecision.com. Made in the USA 

NEW!! CMT Tactical Billet AR15 Upper Receiver

Posted on June 17th, 2013 by ar15news

CMT Tactical has been teasing all of us with the promise of a new billet upper receiver for a while now. Thankfully the wait is finally over and we get to see what this awesome upper looks like. I already have one of their UHP-15 billet lowers and am excited to be able to add the new UPUR-1 billet upper to it but the UPUR-1 will also fit any Mil-spec lower. The UHP-15 lower, from my experience, has one of the nicest finishes of any lower I own and it appears from the pictures below that the UPUR-1 is going to be an awesome piece as well. Check out the pics and details below.

The Cross Machine Tool Ultra Precision Upper Receiver Part# UPUR-1 is the perfect Mate to your UHP-15 lower receiver or would also be a great match with any Mil-Spec lower. The UPUR-1 is machined from Billet 7075 T6 Aluminum unlike the more commonly used 6061. Using the 7075 T6 aluminum gives the UP-UR a 65% increase in strength & rigidity over 6061 aluminum receivers. The UPUR-1 is machined on a 5 Axis machining Center to reduce the number of operations/setups required to complete. This machining process allows the highest possible accuracy to be obtained over the traditional 3 or 4 Axis machining method. The UPUR-1 is designed for increased function, performance & to provide an advanced modern appearance & feel to the AR15 platform weapon system.

Features-
-  5 axis machined from 7075 T6 billet
-  M4 feed ramps
-  Laser engraved “T” numbers
-  1913 picatinny Rail flat top
-  Mil Spec Type III class II hard coat anodized Black
-  Shell deflector
-  Forward Assist machined into receiver
-  Dust cover port machined into receiver
-  Increased wall thickness for added rigidity
-  Compatible with Mil spec parts
-  Compatible with most aftermarket handguard/rail systems
-  Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
-  WT 8.7 oz.

Expect the new CMT Tactical UPUR-1 billet AR15 upper receiver to go on sale mid-July with an MSRP of just $209.95. I’ve heard through the grapevine that Rainier Arms will be selling the initial run of lowers at a special introductory price so you’ll definitely want to keep tabs on the CMT Tactical “Manufacturer” Page at RainierArms.com. And if you really want to be prepared, Rainier Arms has the CMT Tactical UHP-15 billet lower in-stock at the before mentioned link.  

Another great way to keep tabs on the new upper and other new CMT Tactical products is by liking the CMT Tactical Facebook Page and clicking “Get Notifications” under the “LIKE” button drop down menu.

Photo’s courtesy of my buddy at Crossfire / Defense Marketing Group