A new M4 hits the market!

[C4IGrant]

A company called ADS has released an M4 clone that appears to be a very good value. We just got some of these in stock and can honestly say that I am impressed with it.

From looking at the style of the roll marks, I think LAR is making the uppers and lowers. The roll marks on the barrel tells me that Shaw makes them (which is where Colt gets some barrels made).
The other interesting thing about these M4's is that the barrel, upper and lower receiver are finished in Robar's Black Oxide! This is very high quality coating that is also on the expensive side. By coating everything, it gives the weapon a very even finish.

Here are some specs on the weapon:

Barrel Steel: 4150
Twist Rate: 1/7
Chrome lined: Y
F marked FSB: Y
M4 Barrel Extension: Y
M4 cut upper receiver: Y
Mil-Spec 6 position RE: Y
MP tested bolt: Y
AR15 Bolt Carrer: Y
Castle nut staked: Y

The bolt carrier is CMT which means that it is not staked properly. They also use a blue extractor insert VS black one. We will make sure that they are properly staked and the extractor is upgraded before it leaves our shop.

The complete weapon (which includes a hard case, D&H 30rd mag and manual) is $825. You can also just buy the uppers (complete) for $539 and their stripped lowers are $120.


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NON LE marked




OD and FDE coated lowers

[tiger seven]

Wow! I really like the look of it. Even without the Cerakoting, that's obviously a hell of a deal for $825. I will certainly pass the word along to some interested parties.

Thanks for the heads-up.

Derek

[C4IGrant]

I was incorrect on the coating, it is actually Robar's Black Oxide Finish. The manufacturer and I got our wires crossed.

This gun represents a VERY good value IMHO.


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[Shihan]

I spoke to the guys who were starting it at a guns show here in AZ. One of the owners sells alot of LMT products in his retail store and were modeling their guns on LMT's. They also told me IIRC that they would be able to do the guns in different colors as well. The stuff looked good.

[C4IGrant]

I spoke to the guys who were starting it at a guns show here in AZ. One of the owners sells alot of LMT products in his retail store and were modeling their guns on LMT's. They also told me IIRC that they would be able to do the guns in different colors as well. The stuff looked good.

Just got off the phone with them and they said that they are about a week out from from FDE and OD AR's.



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[Shihan]

Just got off the phone with them and they said that they are about a week out from from FDE and OD AR's.




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Hey I guess the pain meds didnt kill all my brain cells.

[NightFighter]

Just got off the phone with them and they said that they are about a week out from from FDE and OD AR's.
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Newbie question: what does FDE and OD mean?

[MASP7]

The other interesting thing about these M4's is that the barrel, upper and lower receiver are finished in Robar's Black Oxide! This is very high quality coating that is also on the expensive side. By coating everything, it gives the weapon a very even finish.

Grant-
Unless they're making those uppers and lowers out of steel, they aren't being “coated” in black oxide. (Black oxide is a conversion process, not a coating.)

You might want to check the details with ADS, but if Robar is doing it, it’s probably one of the spray-on polymer finishes.

[C4IGrant]

Grant-
Unless they're making those uppers and lowers out of steel, they aren't being “coated” in black oxide. (Black oxide is a conversion process, not a coating.)

You might want to check the details with ADS, but if Robar is doing it, it’s probably one of the spray-on polymer finishes.

Could be. That is just what they called it and said who was doing it for them. I will see if I can get some clarification from them.


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[recon]

Very nice! I don't suppose it can come with a heavy barrel?