
1791 Industries Launches LiteRaider, the Lightest Metal AR-15 Receiver on the Market
1791 Industries' LiteRaider LRM4 uses Metal Matrix Composite to cut 33 percent from receiver weight while meeting mil-spec tolerances, starting at $299.99.
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1791 Industries' LiteRaider LRM4 uses Metal Matrix Composite to cut 33 percent from receiver weight while meeting mil-spec tolerances, starting at $299.99.

Meridian Defense Corp's Trench-103 brings a hand-applied Cerakote battlefield finish to an AK-103 platform in 7.62x39mm, limited to $2,249.

Henry Repeating Arms is shipping three collector-grade lever-action rifles as America marks its 250th anniversary, with Cerakote flag receivers and fancy walnut from $1,199.

One Horse and Atrius Development Group ship the first factory AR-15 with a forced reset selector installed and tuned at $999.99, with July 4 delivery.

Harrington & Richardson reproduces one of the earliest M16 carbine experiments with the 605, a 5.56 NATO retro rifle built around a 15.3-inch pencil barrel. MSRP is $1,199.99.

Gunwerks caps the GOAT launch edition at 100 units: ClymR platform with titanium folding hinge, 18-inch barrel, 6 lbs 11 oz, in 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC.

Barrett Firearms is independently developing a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for the Army's MK22 MRAD Advanced Sniper Rifle, Soldier Systems Daily first reported.

Ranger Point Precision and LINE49 are now offering fully converted Henry Lever Supreme rifles and conversion kits in .300 Blackout, 5.56 NATO, and 6 ARC, with SBR-length barrel options.

FN Herstal has unveiled the ARKA, a new 5.56mm NATO rifle that pairs the SCAR's short-stroke gas piston with a full AR-15-compatible body in CQC and standard barrel configurations.

FN Browning Group has agreed to acquire Accuracy International, uniting the AW, AWM, and AXMC platforms with FN Herstal's portfolio.

NSSF-funded Black v. Hook was filed May 15 in Fauquier County Circuit Court seeking an emergency injunction before Virginia's July 1 assault firearms ban takes effect.

PROOF Research's PXT rifling cuts initial engraving force 30 percent and claims 30-100% longer barrel life; ships now in Elevation FDX and MTR FDX from $3,499.