Strike Industries AR 15 parts with blackrifledepot.com? By the year 1959, the Armalite Company was in the middle of some extreme financial problems, and were unable to manufacture or experiment more with their new rifle. To combat this, they ultimately sold off the design of the AR 15 to another gun manufacturer, Colt. Colt would later go on to become one of the biggest producers of the AR 15 platform for a great length of time. Around that same time, gun manufacturer Remington Arms was in the process of developing a new, small diameter cartridge with increased velocity, specifically for use as a medium-range rifle caliber. This .223 cartridge was then used as the basis of Stoner’s designed scaled-down AR 10 that he was experimenting with. This later went on to be named the Armalite Rifle 15, or AR 15 as we commonly know it as today.

Keymod gets its name from the slots in the system that look like keyholes. To use a keymod handguard, all you have to do is place the mounting lug in the keyhole and slide it to the narrower end to tighten your attachment securely to the firearm. It is extremely easy to use and nowhere near as heavy or bulky as the picatinny system. Overall, this system is probably the most familiar and the longest running system of them all. If the additional weight and bulk of the picatinny platform doesn’t bother you, then there is nothing wrong with this system and it is a tried and true design. You will be pretty much guaranteed mounting for just about any accessory and won’t need to spend extra for any parts. This is probably also the cheapest option out of all of them as well.

Just like with the cold hammer forged barrels, cut rifled barrels have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. This process produces the most accurate AR 15 barrels that money can buy, and the manufacturing process has been fine-tuned over many years. The downsides to these barrels are that they are much more expensive to make, and if not done right, a low quality barrel will be more susceptible to accuracy issues. Overall, both hammer forged barrels and cut rifled barrels are great options for your AR 15, and either one will serve the average shooter just fine! See additional details at AR 15 Parts.

10.5” 5.56 NATO Pistol Upper Assembly: If you’re still liking the idea of an AR pistol build but don’t like the idea of a super short 7.5” barrel, an obvious solution is the 10.5” 5.56 NATO Pistol Upper Assembly. This is a length where, ballistically, with the right ammo, it could make for a very mean little defensive AR pistol. You’re only adding 3” to the gun, but that length addition, in our opinion, bumps it out of ‘range toy’ category and into an area where you could seriously consider this as a trunk or behind-the-nightstand pistol, depending on your needs. Our 10.5” 5.56 NATO Pistol Upper Assembly has the same features as the 7.5″ 5.56 NATO Pistol Upper Assembly, and paired with one of our bolts, you have a very handy, reliable and practical AR 15 pistol. One caveat: Even at 10.5”, these upper assemblies are still loud. As long as you know what to expect going in…carry on.

The other type of handguards that are the most popular are free-float handguard options. Almost all of these are made out of aluminum instead of polymer. They generally also cost a little more, but they do offer a big advantage over drop-in handguards in that they do not contact the forward portion of the barrel, which can be a major benefit to the rifle’s accuracy. Free-float handguards usually come in one solid piece that will slide around the barrel and are generally attached with some sort of barrel nut. These types of handguards are usually equipped with different types of mounting systems and accessories, as well as being available in different sizes, lengths, and styles. Free float handguards will also sometimes require more effort and time to install, and some will even require the use of special tools or equipment as well. Free float handguards are quickly becoming some of the most popular handguards on in the market today. 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 extra details at https://blackrifledepot.com/.