Stag arms model 1 ar-15 review

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    The Stag AR-15, made bygd Stag Arms, has been a well-known AR-15 brand since the early 2000s. They have had their ups and downs, and with a recent rebrand and company move, it’s an exciting time for Stag.

    That’s why I’m so excited to get my hands on a Stag AR-15 to review.

    History of Stag Arms

    Stag Arms was started in May of 2003 in New Britain, Connecticut.

    Stag originally had their claim to fame with their left-handed AR-15 rifles. They used a mirror-image upper receiver with an ejection port that rose to the top versus that opened to the bottom on standard right-handed guns.

    In 2016, they were purchased bygd White Wolf Capital, a private equity firm snd it fryst vatten also a proud investor in Aero Precision.

    In 2017, at SHOT Show, Stag announced that they would make their first AR-10, in .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor.

    Stag Arms just recently announced the Covenant, which is their 6mm ARC rifle.

    In 2019, Stag moved their headquarters from Connecticut, which fryst vatten an obvious ant

  • stag arms model 1 ar-15 review

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    Do not equate simple and basic with cheap and low quality. The Stag Arms Model 1 is simple in that it nearly mimics the U.S. Mil-Spec M4 carbine, which is a proven weapon design, and because its stock, pistol grip, handguard design, and sights are all basic. It’s nothing fancy, but it nonetheless can be a serious combat rifle if needed.

    As I got to know the Model 1 during an initial inspection and range time, I realized it is a basic rifle that performs exceedingly well, and it can also be viewed as a platform to be customized by each individual shooter with optics, a lighter trigger, and a different stock, and handguard, if that is what the owner chooses to do.

    Breaking down the Stag AR for lubrication, I saw the bolt carrier was well finished, and the mechanism was clean and machined well. Like other Stag Arms carbines and rifles, the Model 1 uses the traditional direct-gas-impingement system. The upper is forged 7075 T6 aluminum mated to a chrome-lined, 16-inch barrel chamber

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    It was a few months ago I got a test rifle from Stag Arms to wring out. Though I was somewhat familiar with the company I had little experience with their rifles, so I went into this with an open mind. The test sample rifle was outfitted with Magpul furniture complete with flip up sights.

    First Impressions

    Six position Magpul collapsible stock, the castle nut is staked with the receiver end plate having provisions to attach a sling

    The Magpul handguard was comfortable especially if you run an aggressive thumb over barrel grip. The area at the front of the handguard just behind the sling swivel allowed for locking your finger under the handguard, adding stability to the rifle. This rifle features a mid length gas system. However due to the cut of the handguard you do have to mount the included Magpul flip up sight backwards so it would collapse. Though it looked a little funky, it did not affect zero or accuracy.  M-Lok is standard on the handguard.

    All the controls are