Amazing Odin Works AR 15 parts
4 min readBest Magpul AR 15 accessories? In 1956, designer Eugene Stoner presented his Armalite Model 10 design to the United States military as a possible replacement for the famous M1 Garand. Eugene Stoner was well known for being quite the designer and engineer, but will forever be known for his designs that led to the infamous AR 15. The United States Army was, at the time, searching for a new service rifle that could be chambered in 7.62 NATO which had been adopted only two years earlier. While Stoner’s AR 10 design was not eventually adopted, it did not go unnoticed and was considered by some other nations, such as Spain, and some commercial variants were eventually made. Instead of the AR 10 design, the United States military instead went with the Springfield M14. At the time, they felt this rifle was superior for many reasons, such as reliability, a proven track record on the design, and build quality. Unfortunately, this gun was heavy and many argued that more and more modern firefight engagements were being fought much closer than the 600 or more yards that the 7.62 NATO was originally intended for.
The name M-LOK stands for modular lock, and was created by Magpul, a large name in the industry. This innovative new way to mount accessories, unlike keymod, isn’t an open source system. While any company or manufacturer is free to license it if they ask permission, but the M-LOK system must be made with the same quality as the original design. This means you are practically guaranteed that any M-LOK mounting or accessory attachments are all going to be very well made and uniform. Instead of the keyhole shaped holes that keymod uses, M-LOK uses narrow slits and T-shaped nuts that lock into place once they are installed. This system has many advantages, including the fact that accessories can be mounted either towards the front or rear of the slit you are using, giving you the ability to put it in just the right spot. This system also works well with polymer handguards.
A common misconception about cold hammer forging is the “cold” part of the process. These barrels are usually done at room temperature. The pressure that is then generated creating these barrels does heat them up a bit, and the barrels must also be stress-relieved by further heating after forging. While this whole process can be done by heating up the barrels to extreme temperatures, today’s technology does not require it and is why it is called “cold” hammer forging. See more information on AR 15 Parts.
16″ 5.56 NATO Super Slim Upper Assembly: For a slightly slimmer and lighter option, please know that we do offer the 16” 16″ 5.56 NATO Super Slim Upper Assembly. It features a 5.56 M4 Profile 1:7 Twist Barrel (QpQ Nitride), Carbine Length Gas System, our 15″ Ultra Light M-LOK Hand Guard, .750 Steel Gas Block (QpQ Nitride), 7075-T6 Forged Upper Receiver, Elite Muzzle Brake (QpQ Nitride). The Stag 15 VRST S3 Upper features a 5.56x45mm NATO chamber 16″ 1/7 chrome lined barrel with a 13.5″ free float M-LOK handguard and A2 birdcage flash hider. Also included with this upper assembly is a Mil Spec Bolt Carrier And charging Handle…so you have everything you need in one convenient and affordable package.
Black Rifle Depot is a family owned and operated AR 15 Parts and AR 15 Accessories wholesale distributor based out of Bakersfield California. We offer a large variety of AR 15 Parts such as AR 15 Complete Uppers, AR 15 Barrels, AR 15 Bolt Carriers, AR 15 Handguards and AR 15 Lower Build Kits to customize your AR 15 Rifle from some of the top manufactures in the industry such as Aero Precision, Anderson Manufacturing, Faxon, Magpul Industries, and Odin works. With our continuous growing inventory and competitive prices, make Black Rifle Depot your one stop shop for AR 15 Parts and AR 15 Complete Uppers. Find additional information at https://blackrifledepot.com/.
Just like every other part of the firearm, AR 15 handguards come in plenty of different options and are very modular. With all of these options available, it can sometimes be confusing. Even the multiple different names (handguard, forend, forearm, fore grip, etc.) can seem a little odd but they all mean the same thing. So what is the big deal with the handguard? The handguard on an AR 15 is the section of your firearm that surrounds a portion of the barrel that is used, as the name implies, to guard your hand from the heat generated from shooting and to hold and support the firearm with your non-trigger hand. When it comes to the AR 15 or M16 platform, the first handguards were designed to incorporate into the rifle’s overall design for being lightweight.