Saw this on another forum. Springfield Armory is releasing a new AR that the specs actually look pretty good for the budget guns. MSRP of 899.

http://www.alloutdoor.com/2016/10/31...aint-revealed/


he upper and lower receivers are Type III hard anodized 7075 T6 aluminum, the upper receiver BCG bore and extension tube bore are coated with dry film lubricant, the upper includes M4 feed ramps and an “Accu-Tite Tension System” utilizes a nylon tipped tension screw between the upper and lower receivers to eliminate play and improve accuracy.

The 16″ barrel is made of Chrome Moly Vanadium with a 5.56 NATO chamber and a 1:8 RH twist. The chamber, bore and external surfaces are coated with a Melonite finish, including under the front sight base.

The rifle uses a mid-length gas system with a “H” heavy tungsten buffer. This combination is engineered to improve function, reduce wear on internal parts, and reduce felt recoil.

The furniture is provided by Bravo Company and includes their six-position butt stock, exclusive PKMR handguard with KeyMod attachment points, Mod 3 pistol grip, and Bravo Company oversize trigger-guard.

Although optic-ready, the SAINT is ready to go out of the box with a “F” height front sight with 2 MOA adjustment and a Springfield Armory low profile, flip-up, dual aperture rear sight with 1/2 MOA windage adjustment.

The carbine uses a M16 bolt carrier group which has been shot peened and magnetic particle inspected to met mil-spec requirements. The gas key is hardened and staked and the extractor spring is installed with a o-ring for consistent extraction. The trigger is an enhanced single-stage GI type with a nickel boron coating.